If you are finishing school, college or are thinking of a career change, have you ever considered a career in healthcare? A career that is hugely rewarding, transforming lives and society. Here are some of the reasons you should consider studying a health-related degree:
- Employability: healthcare is one of the fastest growing sectors which means you will be in high demand. With people living longer, there is a demand for trained professionals to provide care and support.
- Job satisfaction: every single day of your career you will transform people’s lives.
- Diversity: each day is different and you will have numerous opportunities to develop new skills and responsibilities.
- Global opportunities: you can take your career anywhere in the world.
- Development opportunities: It is crucial that NHS staff keep up-to-date with the relevant knowledge, skills and regulations to maintain patient safety.
As one of the main providers in healthcare education in the North East of Scotland, we have a strong reputation for producing skilled, compassionate and professional graduates.
Each course will prepare you to play a key role in partnership-working, caring and supporting individuals, families and communities to promote health, prevent ill-health and enable people to improve their mental and physical wellbeing. You will be equipped to work as part of collaborative multi-agency teams, in a range of healthcare settings.
Student Stories
RGU alumna Morag decided to study nursing at age 50 to completely change her career path. She reflects on her positive time at RGU and shares insights on her current role as a Community Nurse.
Find out about Swedish student Megan's experiences of her RGU course and Aberdeen.
Megan Ord, 23, from Aberdeen, is a newly qualified mental health nurse. She followed a funded degree link route through college with NESCol before studying the second and third year of her degree at RGU in its School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedic Practice.
RGU student Yvonne decided to go into nursing after spending time in the intensive care unit when her dad caught COVID. Having always had the drive to advocate for others, she was inspired to study Adult Nursing at RGU by our promotional video showcasing the highs and lows of a career in healthcare.
Stephanie Westlake-Tritton completed her studies at RGU while balancing being a mother of two, working and the pandemic as she looks to begin her career as an occupational therapist.
Recent Adult Nursing graduate Keiren Cruickshank shares how he decided to become a nurse despite gender stereotypes and how RGU helped him in his journey to build his dream career looking after people.