do your gcse grades matter?

I don't want to be a laughing stock but I've passed the essentials. English Lan-C English Lit-B, Food Tech-D, Work Skills-Pass, Science Btec-Pass, Maths- G.

Can I still be a midwife? I a very dedicated and after NCS which is designed to give me a confidence boost, I believe I will be ready to face pretty much anything.

Please help...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Reply 1

user 42005

You might need to get English and Maths to a B or above for some courses, have a look on uni websites and see what the requirements are. Midwifery typically requires a lot of work experience to make a successful application.

Reply 2

jayjaytomasso

Original post by JRKinder

I have a B/C in English. I'm just so worried potentially because I never get proper work experience. I always end up in my school which really sucks. I know I have autism but they should let me outside in the real world, btw I failed most gcses and feel like I've let my fam down. Worcester uni requires 120 ucas points whereas BCU requires 320.

Reply 3

Evilstr99

GCSE grades are important in the prospect that they enable you to pick your A Level courses. But in terms of University Applications, your A-Level grades are what they look for rather than your GCSEs. (with the exception of Maths and English in particular)
Employers also look at both your A-Level and GCSE grades as well.