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Health & Life Sciences

Here some of our successful alumni detail how Teesside helped them on their career path.

Mary Nandawula

Mary Nandawula

Master of Public Health

The staff are excellent and pushed me to do my best and they give you their unconditional support.

Meet Mary Nandawula  

Alexandra Young

Alexandra Young

BSc (Hons) Food and Nutrition*

The lecturers are amazing – they absolutely make university life what it is.

Meet Alexandra Young  

Dan O'Brien

Dan O'Brien

BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science and MSc Sports Rehabilitation

Dan works as a full-time football academy sports rehabilitator.

Meet Dan O'Brien  

Dr Joe S Chidanyika

Dr Joe S Chidanyika

Doctor of Health and Social Care

I want to be able to inspire other international students, as well as students from different backgrounds, to dream big and never give up on their goals - education is truly the passport to the future.

Meet Dr Joe S Chidanyika  

Oliver Cole

Oliver Cole

BSc (Hons) Paramedic Practice

I was provided with so many opportunities and I hope to be able pass this on by mentoring Teesside University students in the future.

Meet Oliver Cole  

Emma Holey

Emma Holey

PGCert Specialist Practice in District Nursing

One of my proudest achievements during my studies was being awarded the Philip Goodeve-Docker award from the Queen’s Nursing Institute.

Meet Emma Holey  

Rebecca Smith

Rebecca Smith

PgDip Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (School Nursing) and MSc Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (School Nursing)

My time at Teesside allowed me to develop into a school nurse.

Meet Rebecca Smith  

Agnieszka Godzicka

Agnieszka Godzicka

MA Social Work

My life has transformed from the life of a shy girl from a working class background who comes from a foreign country and speaks a foreign language, to the life of a person who knows that through my hard work, I can live my dreams.

Meet Agnieszka Godzicka  

Jan Crawley

Jan Crawley

BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Adult)

Teesside allowed me to complete my studies and continue with family life.

Meet Jan Crawley  

Stacey Mensforth

Stacey Mensforth

BSc (Hons) Forensic Science

I got on really well with my classmates and made a lot of good friends for life.

Meet Stacey Mensforth  

Libby Clements

Libby Clements

BSc (Hons) Biological Science* and PhD in Microbiology

The laboratory equipment and quality of lecturers were exceptional.

Meet Libby Clements  

Abigail Ilsley

Abigail Ilsley

BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice Studies

I would highly recommend Teesside for anyone who wants to gain a professional career in healthcare. The facilities are amazing, they have great connections with the NHS around the North East and staff are so supportive.

Meet Abigail Ilsley  

Lee Foxton

Lee Foxton

BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography

The placements were invaluable and core to achieving and augmenting the theoretical aspects of the course.

Meet Lee Foxton  

Jodie McGregor

Jodie McGregor

BSc (Hons) Food and Nutrition*

I would recommend Teesside, it’s very supportive and there are so many opportunities available.

Meet Jodie McGregor  

Kayleigh Carr

Kayleigh Carr

MSc Forensic Science

My course was varied and covered a wide range of topics. Modules were delivered by knowledgeable lecturers who had a great deal of experience within the forensic science field.

Meet Kayleigh Carr  

Simon Newbold

Simon Newbold

DipHE Operating Department Practice*

I would recommend my course and profession all day long. There is nothing better than seeing the impact you’re making...

Meet Simon Newbold  

James Cane

James Cane

BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice Studies

The course is really interesting, and I feel like I will be well prepared for my first job.

Meet James Cane  

Charlotte Birdsall

Charlotte Birdsall

BSc (Hons) Biological Science*

My time at uni was greatly enhanced by the support from wonderful lecturers who advised and prepared me for my career.

Meet Charlotte Birdsall  

Ben Mortlock

Ben Mortlock

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy

I think the work placement module was the most important module of my course – it gave me real insight about what I needed to do.

Meet Ben Mortlock  

Dr Shaun McLaren PhD

Dr Shaun McLaren PhD

PhD - Sport Science

Being a sport scientist is about so much more than domain subject knowledge.

Meet Dr Shaun McLaren PhD  

Kate Paterson

Kate Paterson

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

This course equipped me with many valuable skills which allowed me to secure a job within the NHS and quickly adapt to my new role.

Meet Kate Paterson  

Oliver Oxbury

Oliver Oxbury

BSc (Hons) Paramedic Practice

I can say with certainty that without the skills I acquired at Teesside, I would not have been able to secure my current job role or move to Canada.

Meet Oliver Oxbury  

Lynsey Edwards

Lynsey Edwards

BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise (Sports Science)

The University has such a wide range of extra-curriculum opportunities, which set you apart from other graduates.

Meet Lynsey Edwards  

Ulfat Jahan Farha

Ulfat Jahan Farha

MSc Environmental Management

I am grateful for the exceptional support I received during my master's.

Meet Ulfat Jahan Farha  

Alex Greenhough

Alex Greenhough

BSc (Hons) Environmental Science

This course prepared me extremely well for my career, allowing me to explore a range of modules and gain insight into what work may look like in different industries.

Meet Alex Greenhough  

Chinazo Mbaonu

Chinazo Mbaonu

MSc Environmental Management (with Advanced Practice)

My time at university played a significant role in preparing me for my career.

Meet Chinazo Mbaonu  

Sophie Jeffrey

Sophie Jeffrey

BSc (Hons) Human Biology

I learned about the whole human body, from muscle groups to small chemical molecules. From this I found my skill was in microbiology and from there I knew what career I wanted.

Meet Sophie Jeffrey  

Rachel Cutler

Rachel Cutler

BSc (Hons) Midwifery

The support from the tutors is excellent. They are professional, knowledgeable and so enthusiastic.

Meet Rachel Cutler  

Kate Schindler

Kate Schindler

BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

The course is really interesting, and I feel like I will be well prepared for my first job.

Meet Kate Schindler  

Peace Chima

Peace Chima

MSc Public Health

The classes inspired me to study and helped to boost my confidence.

Meet Peace Chima  

 
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