Health Sciences

Health sciences is a broad interdisciplinary field that draws on biology, anatomy, physiology, and the behavioural and social sciences to understand how the human body functions, how health is maintained, and how disease and injury are diagnosed and treated. It provides a scientific foundation relevant to a wide range of healthcare and health-related careers, covering the biological systems that regulate the body, the mechanisms of illness, and the principles of clinical and forensic practice. Unlike a single-subject medical or clinical programme, health sciences equips you with a versatile understanding that spans multiple dimensions of human health.

At Teesside University, this full-time, three-year programme includes a sandwich year and work placement opportunities, ensuring that substantial practical experience is embedded in the degree. You will develop knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, understanding the major organ systems and how they interact to maintain homeostasis, the body's capacity to regulate its internal environment. The programme also engages with biological profiling techniques used in human identification, including the determination of sex, age, and stature from skeletal remains, and with the regulatory and ethical frameworks governing the handling of human remains.

These forensic elements sit alongside core health science content, giving the programme a breadth that prepares you for diverse professional contexts. The typical entry tariff is 88 UCAS points.

Graduates of health sciences programmes move into a wide range of roles in healthcare, public health, health promotion, forensic science, laboratory work, health management, and the NHS. The sandwich year and placement experience significantly strengthen your professional profile and frequently lead to employment opportunities after graduation. For those who wish to continue their studies, health sciences provides a foundation for postgraduate programmes in areas such as forensic science, clinical science, biomedical science, public health, or specialist healthcare practice.

Many graduates also progress to further professional training in nursing, physiotherapy, or related health professions.