Not meeting course requirements - Am I wasting my time applying?

After leaving college 2 years ago and working, managing to save some money, I want to go to university and do something better with myself.

I am interested in studying paramedic science at LJMU, or possibly Edge Hill university. It is very unlikely that I would be able to relocate.

LJMU stated requirements:

280 UCAS points.

Can be made of 2 A-Levels. AS levels are not acceptable.

5 GCSEs which must include Mathematics, English Language and Science.

A BTEC Diploma is acceptable in a science or health related area.

An full manual driving license.

Here's the thing...

I have 240 UCAS points made up of one BTEC National Diploma (Triple merit grade), but it is not in a health or science related area, it is in creative media which clearly is completely unrelated to what I would like to study at university.

I meet all of the GCSE requirements, I have achieved grade C in all of my GCSEs except English Literature in which I achieved a D, I also achieved a C in additional science, is it possible this could go in my favour?

I have also completed vocational courses in the likes of health and safety in the workplace and effective working attitudes and practices.

I hold a full manual driving license as required.

I have taken part in voluntary work with St Johns Ambulance, providing first aid cover at community events, during this time, I have learnt a lot about this area of work.

I have a great interest in science.


So, by applying for this course, based on what I have achieved in school and college, along with my voluntary work etc, do I have any chance of being shortlisted for selection, or am I simply wasting my time?

Why not try getting a job with an ambulance service?
I will be starting my PTS apprenticeship with the North East Ambulance Service in April and they will get me to meet the uni requirements.

I've been looking at some Access to HE courses (applied Science) at my old college. I'm going down there tomorrow morning to have a word with them and see what they have to offer, I need to clear up course studying times and whether I am allowed to apply for a student loan with it being a college course. Ideally I need to remain in employment while I study, I'm currently on 20 hrs contract and that's about the minimum I can afford to work, whether I am studying or not, fingers crossed my employer is understanding and can work something out with me, they have been known to prevent people from working and studying at the same time simply out of spite.

After leaving college 2 years ago and working, managing to save some money, I want to go to university and do something better with myself.

I am interested in studying paramedic science at LJMU, or possibly Edge Hill university. It is very unlikely that I would be able to relocate.

LJMU stated requirements:

280 UCAS points.

Can be made of 2 A-Levels. AS levels are not acceptable.

5 GCSEs which must include Mathematics, English Language and Science.

A BTEC Diploma is acceptable in a science or health related area.

An full manual driving license.

Here's the thing...

I have 240 UCAS points made up of one BTEC National Diploma (Triple merit grade), but it is not in a health or science related area, it is in creative media which clearly is completely unrelated to what I would like to study at university.

I meet all of the GCSE requirements, I have achieved grade C in all of my GCSEs except English Literature in which I achieved a D, I also achieved a C in additional science, is it possible this could go in my favour?

I have also completed vocational courses in the likes of health and safety in the workplace and effective working attitudes and practices.

I hold a full manual driving license as required.

I have taken part in voluntary work with St Johns Ambulance, providing first aid cover at community events, during this time, I have learnt a lot about this area of work.

I have a great interest in science.


So, by applying for this course, based on what I have achieved in school and college, along with my voluntary work etc, do I have any chance of being shortlisted for selection, or am I simply wasting my time?