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Hii, I’ve been struggling to find courses to do in uni due to the subjects I’m doing in six form rn. I’m doing BTEC National diploma in applied science (which counts for 2 A levels) and A level sociology. I’m predicted DDA and the only course I can find of doing is nursing. If anyone could help me out and give me suggestions/advice on the courses I can do I’d be very grateful.
Original post by kkiremi
Hii, I’ve been struggling to find courses to do in uni due to the subjects I’m doing in six form rn. I’m doing BTEC National diploma in applied science (which counts for 2 A levels) and A level sociology. I’m predicted DDA and the only course I can find of doing is nursing. If anyone could help me out and give me suggestions/advice on the courses I can do I’d be very grateful.

Applied science BTEC tends to be useful for life science degrees, but some might be picky and require you to have biology or chemistry A Level on top. The sociology A Level is not a required subject.

Other than certain degrees in life sciences and healthcare (you wouldn't likely be able to apply for the more competitive and academic degrees such as vetinary science, dentistry, and medicine). If you want more pointers on this, you would need to be a lot more specific about what sort of role and degree you want in life sciences.

You should otherwise be able to apply for most degrees that ask for A Levels/qualifications in any subject. This includes;

Anything in business expect for financial mathematics and actuarial science (for obvious reasons)

Law

Anthropology

Archaeology

Sociology and criminology

Most psychology degrees

Some degrees in creative writing and English literature

Nonquantiative economics degrees

Education

Theology

Politics

Philosophy

Agriculture

Some art and design degrees, including architecture

Some geography degrees (usually ones with emphasis on human geography)

Film

Game design

Hospitality

Property and urban planning

Journalism

Media studies

Nursing

Paramedic science

Social work


As you can see from the above, it's a pretty long list. If you want help with any of the above, you would need to be a lot more specific on the subject you want to do.

Note, the areas where you specifically need a degree in order to go into the respective field in industry for specific roles (you would need a relevant degree usually to go into academic research in those areas) include nursing, paramedic science, sociology/criminology research, architecture, education, law. You can usually get away going into surveying, law(solicitor) and accounting with the relevant professional qualifications and skip the degree. If you want to become a solicitor, you can do the SQE with a degree in any subject.
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Original post by MindMax2000
Applied science BTEC tends to be useful for life science degrees, but some might be picky and require you to have biology or chemistry A Level on top. The sociology A Level is not a required subject.

Other than certain degrees in life sciences and healthcare (you wouldn't likely be able to apply for the more competitive and academic degrees such as vetinary science, dentistry, and medicine). If you want more pointers on this, you would need to be a lot more specific about what sort of role and degree you want in life sciences.

You should otherwise be able to apply for most degrees that ask for A Levels/qualifications in any subject. This includes;

Anything in business expect for financial mathematics and actuarial science (for obvious reasons)

Law

Anthropology

Archaeology

Sociology and criminology

Most psychology degrees

Some degrees in creative writing and English literature

Nonquantiative economics degrees

Education

Theology

Politics

Philosophy

Agriculture

Some art and design degrees, including architecture

Some geography degrees (usually ones with emphasis on human geography)

Film

Game design

Hospitality

Property and urban planning

Journalism

Media studies

Nursing

Paramedic science

Social work


As you can see from the above, it's a pretty long list. If you want help with any of the above, you would need to be a lot more specific on the subject you want to do.

Note, the areas where you specifically need a degree in order to go into the respective field in industry for specific roles (you would need a relevant degree usually to go into academic research in those areas) include nursing, paramedic science, sociology/criminology research, architecture, education, law. You can usually get away going into surveying, law(solicitor) and accounting with the relevant professional qualifications and skip the degree. If you want to become a solicitor, you can do the SQE with a degree in any subject.


Thank you so much for this, after some research I’ve been thinking of becoming a dermatologist nurse practitioner through nursing but been getting confused on what I exactly need to get/do. If you could help tell me what exactly I need to do/get to become a dermatologist nurse practitioner if would help me out a lot.
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Original post by kkiremi
Thank you so much for this, after some research I’ve been thinking of becoming a dermatologist nurse practitioner through nursing but been getting confused on what I exactly need to get/do. If you could help tell me what exactly I need to do/get to become a dermatologist nurse practitioner if would help me out a lot.

When you're trying to find the information on how to get into a specific profession, you would want to google "[career/professopm] job profile [country]", and you want to make sure the results are suitable for the country you're in. Since we're talking about UK, you leave it as UK for the country.

I have found the following:
https://uk.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/how-to-become-dermatology-nurse (unfortunately it doesn't specify the type of nursing degree that you would need to do).
I could not find the specialised profile on the UK databases for job profiles e.g. National Careers Service, Prospects, Career Pilot.

From the above, I went to the Midwifery and Nursing Council to look for approved programmes, since any nursing roles require you to have your nursing degree be one of those approved by the council. Using their search engine (https://www.nmc.org.uk/education/approved-programmes/), I can only find options for Adult, Child, Learning Disability, Mental Health. I would think the most suitable types would be Nursing for Adults or Children, and then you later specialise in dermatology. You might want a second opinion from a nurse (ideally dermatology nurse) to double check.
Original post by kkiremi
Hii, I’ve been struggling to find courses to do in uni due to the subjects I’m doing in six form rn. I’m doing BTEC National diploma in applied science (which counts for 2 A levels) and A level sociology. I’m predicted DDA and the only course I can find of doing is nursing. If anyone could help me out and give me suggestions/advice on the courses I can do I’d be very grateful.


There are a range of healthcare courses that could be open to you, but as you are doing a combination of BTEC and A levels it would be worth emailing the admissions teams to confirm if your qualifications are acceptable.

For example, you could apply for therapeutic radiography at Liverpool Uni:

BTEC National Diploma in Health and Social Care or Applied Science/ Medical Science graded at DD will be accepted. This must be accompanied by one A Level at grade B. In total, between the two qualifications; two separate subjects must be taken

For diagnostic radiography at Sheffield Hallam:

UCAS points - 128
From A levels including at least 40 points from either Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics or BTEC National Extended Diploma in Applied Science, Health Science or Health Studies. Health and Social Care is not accepted as a relevant subject but can count towards the points. We do not accept AS Levels or general studies.

For example:
ABB at A Level including relevant subject(s)
DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma in a relevant subject
Distinction overall from a T level qualification.
A combination of qualifications including relevant subject(s)

Have a look at the following link regarding the Allied Health Professions:

https://www.england.nhs.uk/ahp/role/

If any appeal to you, then use the NHS course search and then check the Entry requirements section on the uni's course page. If it is not clear if your combination is acceptable, email admissions:

https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/career-planning/course-finder

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