Pete completed his first degree at Leeds University which was a BSc(Hons) in Genetics in 1990. He then worked as a Biomedical Scientist for several North West NHS trusts and completed a Masters qualification in 1993 at Manchester Metropolitan University. This was a Fellowship in Haematology award and allowed him to further his career in Biomedical Science. Since 2009 Pete has worked full-time at UCLan as a senior lecturer. During this time he has assumed the role of placement supervisor that involves co-ordinating student's work experience with local NHS trusts.