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Magda, Elysha and Aaron – BSC (Hons) Operating Department Practitioner
Magda, Elysha and Aaron recently completed the BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practitioner degree at the University Centre Truro and Penwith and are now stepping confidently into roles as registered Anaesthetic Practitioners with Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust.
Jake – BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing
Jake’s journey from construction to care is a testament to the importance of accessible Higher Education. After completion of his degree, Jake will play a vital role in Cornwall’s NHS, thanks to the opportunity to study Nursing locally at the University Centre Truro and Penwith.
Niall – FdSc Health and Wellbeing
For Niall, studying in Cornwall wasn’t just about convenience, it was about comfort, community, and continuing his passion for health and wellbeing in a way that fits in with his daily life. Luckily, with the University Centre Truro and Penwith, he didn’t have to compromise on location to study his passion.
Simon – BA (Hons) Education and Training
From coaching future Olympians in fencing to preparing the next generation in the classroom, Simon’s journey is an example of the power of accessible education.
Fred – BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Health Science
Fred’s journey with the College has come full circle, from playing in Truro College’s Football Academy first team to later coaching it. Alongside this, he became a fully qualified gym instructor thanks to his degree at the University Centre and now is committed to helping students both on the pitch and in the gym.
Jo – BA (Hons) Human Behavioural Studies
Jo’s transformative journey started with Access to Health & Social Care and led to a First-Class degree, all while thriving in her dream role as an NHS Mental Health Coach. The best part? She did it all from her hometown of Penzance with the University Centre Truro and Penwith.
Ross – HND Applied Psychology
Ross’ passion for psychology has inspired him to go back into to education after having two children, the Penwith campus of the University Centre providing the perfect place to study close to home.
Natasha – BA (Hons) Human Behavioural Studies
Single parent Natasha’s unwavering determination and passion for a fair education saw her overcome personal challenges to complete her degree.
Chelsea – BA (Hons) Human Behavioural Studies
A change in circumstances meant Chelsea was unable to move away for university, but she found that she was still able to achieve her aspirations by studying locally at the University Centre Truro and Penwith.
Sarah – BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practitioner
Award-winning apprentice Sarah is now a registered Operating Department Practitioner, influencing clinical practice through her dissertation research.
Lucy’s Story
The skills alumna Lucy learnt at Truro College and the University Centre Truro and Penwith have taken her all over Europe, documenting her travels for YouTube and amassing an online following of over 12,000 subscribers.
Vicki’s Story
With personalised support from tutors Angie and Asun through the Multiply Project, Vicki gained confidence and improved her maths skills, which were essential for her to progress her career and start a nursing degree. Vicki is now set to begin her studies and her success has inspired her to advocate for the Multiply programme to others.
