I'm struggling with what to do for post-16 options

Since the start I have had my heart set on a T Level in Health which I would love to do. But at the same time I want to do A-levels because I want to be prepared for the future where I can change my career a bit easier. If I was to do a levels I would most likely do:

- Psychology
- Sociology
- Biology
- English Lit (maybe?)

I think I will get the grades to do them I'm just not exactly sure what to do.

Regardless of which courses, I would be taking them at a college which would be different from the typical school cycle which is what I need to be honest.

If you can give any advice or suggestions please do they are much appreciated.

Reply 1

LMas01

Could you do the BTec in health and social and then two a levels at your college?

Reply 2

McGinger

Do you have any idea about what sort of job / career you might go into?
Just remember that T-levels are designed as practical, vocational qualifications for entry to apprenticeships and traineeships, and many Unis will not accept them for degree entry.

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Reply 3

Nora12345678910

Original post by McGinger

Do you have any idea about what sort of job / career you might go into?
Just remember that T-levels are designed as practical, vocational qualifications for entry to apprenticeships and traineeships, and many Unis will not accept them for degree entry.
Good careers website with job descriptions - Job profiles | Prospects.ac.uk
NHS career roles - Roles in the allied health professions | Health Careers
Apprenticeship search - Find an apprenticeship - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Yeah just piggybacking off of this comment, the majority of unis will accept t level health for healthcare courses but healthcare courses only so it would be slightly more difficult for a career change but there would still be some unis that would look past the t level you took and just take the grade, allowing a career change. So for example, everyone in my t level cohort have got places at uni but we are all doing healthcare (nursing, midwifery, radiology etc.)

Reply 4

McGinger

Original post by Nora12345678910

The majority of Unis do not accept T-levels for 'healthcare' - or if they do, they also want specific additional A levels.

Reply 5

Nora12345678910

Original post by McGinger

The majority of Unis do not accept T-levels for 'healthcare' - or if they do, they also want specific additional A levels.

Some unis may not accept t levels but there are definitely enough around the country that do for 'healthcare courses' as my cohort recieved offers from around 15 different universities in the south of the UK and Wales with a 100% success rate so the options may be more limited but they definitely are there. The t level health has the skills that hospital based courses want and also provides more options aswell such as apprenticeships as you have the industry links from completing the placement aspect.