Tag: Health Professions
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My Rural Placement Experience in Caithness as a Biomedical Student
My name is Torrie, and I am currently a 4th year Applied Biomedical Science Student. As part of the Applied Biomedical Science course, I’ve completed two placements, one in 2nd year and another in 3rd year. Both gave me the chance to work at Caithness General Hospital (CGH) in my hometown of Wick, 108 miles north…
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Meeting The Princess Royal: Celebrating 100 Years of OT at RGU
Occupational Therapy has come a long way since its beginnings in the UK, with 2025 marking 100 years of the profession. As a second-year Occupational Therapy student at RGU, Katie had the privilege to meet with Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal as part of our Centenary event on campus. Here is a glimpse into…
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From Ireland to Aberdeen studying Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy student Grace shares her journey moving from Ireland to Aberdeen and her experience studying at RGU including how the course and placement have helped her grow personally and professionally.
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Why I Chose the Master’s in Healthcare Leadership at RGU
International Jyothi, from India, shares her experience studying our master’s in Healthcare Leadership, getting support at the University, and living in Aberdeen.
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Studying Public Health and Health Promotion at RGU
After working as a pharmacist in Ghana, Adanna Blessing chose to move to Aberdeen to study a master’s in Public Health and Health Promotion to be better equipped to advocate for women and children’s health. She shares her experience as a student, from the learning environment and volunteering opportunities to the new things she discovered…
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My Pharmacy journey so far at RGU
Pharmacy student Eva shares why she decided to study at RGU, the highlights of the course so far, including a volunteer placement in Spain, and advice for prospective students.
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My experience studying the new MSc Healthcare Leadership at RGU
International student Kwame – and Head of a Health Centre in Ghana – shares why he decided to enrol in RGU’s new master’s in Healthcare Leadership, his experience studying on our campus, and the support he has received so far.
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Studying midwifery at RGU
Third-year midwifery student Emma shares her experience of the course and placements, and how she has been supported with her dyslexia and dysgraphia at RGU.
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Studying Diagnostic Radiography through personal challenges
Fourth year Diagnostic Radiography student Julia shares her experience of the course and the support she received at RGU with many personal challenges including being a carer for her dad and experiencing a stroke at just 24 years-old.
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My transformative experience studying at RGU while living with Long Covid
RGU alumnus Dennis joined the DipHE Wellbeing and Enablement course after a variety of career changes as he navigated living with symptoms of Long Covid. He shares the transformative experience he went through while studying with the support from RGU’s dedicated staff.