Entry requirements - Getting a place when things haven't gone the way you wanted.

Hey
So really confused and generally down. I started an extended diploma it was supposed to be a BTEC and just over half way through year one we were told the provider was City and Guilds. I had already paid fees and stayed on. I became disheartened because it was only worth two A levels and that is not enough to get a place on any Vet med course anywhere!! I came out with MP and didn't really try that hard as I knew it was a waste but id paid as I said and would have lost money if I left. So.... what now do I do another level three but a BTEC would you go for A levels or an access course? Iv got all my work exp. Feel like iv wasted so much time. I have to do this nothing else is for me didn't have a great school life so A levels were out of the question at the time. Need to make a decision any help is great. Thanks guys xxxx

What about an access course? You would need to check with the uni(s) if they accept it and which modules you can study but that would solve some problems. BTEC is pretty useless for anything both in my opinion and in my experience. You would be much better served to either go and do A-levels for 2 years (I wouldn't advise doing fast-track unless you have previous A-level experience) or find an access course. DO NOT go and do another BTEC.

Also talk to the uni(s) about your problem, when I talked to Bristol about my qualifications they sent a HUGE response which was really positive and helpful. I have had trouble with illness and they weren't bothered about that and actually sent me a link to the 'disabled student services' page.