Meet our students
The best people to tell you about studying Nursing and Healthcare at Derby are our students...
![]() | Theresa Goldsmith - MSc Advanced Practice "I work with patients with complex long term conditions, offering advanced health assessments to develop patient-led management plans. Ultimately the aim is to reduce inappropriate acute ... |
![]() | Rosie Marriott - Advanced Diploma in Nursing Studies (Mental Health) "I've always found studying the mind fascinating. Before beginning the mental health nursing course I worked in retail full time but really wanted a job that was more fulfilling and caring. I'm ... |
![]() | Damon Brentnall - BSc (Hons) Emergency Care Practitioner "Studying this course at Derby has provided me with a challenging and stimulating environment, which will really help me to develop in my future career." |
![]() | Vicki Burton - BSc (Hons) Emergency Care Practitioner "Studying this course here at Derby has provided me with the skills to enhance my patient care." |
![]() | Tiyapo Dumani - Advanced Diploma in Nursing Studies (Mental Health) "The lecturers are very supportive and understanding to my personal problem which helps me to fit in my studies with my life. I did my placement in Derby City Hospital which was very interesting ... |
![]() | Jono Guy - Advanced Diploma in Nursing Studies (Mental Health) "It has been a fantastic opportunity to step into my choice of career, with ample resources and support from lecturers. The course is never dull and the placements are always exciting with an ... |
![]() | Amy Dawson - Advanced Diploma in Nursing Studies (Mental Health) "As a mother of two young children, I thought it would be impossible to fulfil my dream to go to university but I have found that with the help and support of the teaching staff and the university ... |
![]() | Victoria Hill - Mentoring in Practice "This course fits in well with my working life and will definitely be beneficial to my future career. The staff have all been so supportive and friendly thoughout my studies." |
![]() | Jackie Eades - MSc Advanced Practice "This course allows for a flexible approach to masters level study, which sits well with juggling a full time career and family." |
![]() | Angela Webster - MSc Advanced Practice "Online way of learning is fantastic. I can work and learn something new and advance my practice when it's convenient." |
![]() | Alison Hart-Bettany - BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Adult Nursing) "As a working mum, this course has given me the flexibility to work at my own pace. It enables me to balance my other commitments whilst achieving a life long ambition to complete my nursing ... |












