From HCA to Doctor (Access to HE in Nursing)

Hi all,
I need a bit of guidance and career advice. I am currently studying my Access to HE diploma in Nursing & Midwifery, and I am on track to receive 39 credits at distinction and 6 at merit (45 in total).
I have always wanted to study medicine, but unfortunately, during school and college, I got caught up with COVID and didn't think I would be able to due to my qualifications. I went to college and did a BTEC Extended Diploma in Business, Finance and Economics (I know this has zero relevance). But I then decided to study Access to Nursing as I thought at least I would be able to get an opportunity to work in healthcare as a qualified professional and work closely with doctors.
I also work in the hospital as an HCA, and as much as I love the idea of being a nurse one day, I feel like it's not enough for me, and that I may not be pushing myself as hard as I should, especially when I see the doctors working; it gives me FOMO.
I just wanted to post this out there to see if anybody has any recommendations on what I should do going forward, and any ways I can make studying medicine possible. I know a lot of universities will not accept this course, especially since it's in nursing and not medicine. but perhaps there might be an additional course to obtain a chemistry qualification?
Any suggestions or routes to take would be highly appreciated!

Honestly, your situation isn’t a dead end at all – you’ve actually got a strong base.
For medicine, the main issue isn’t your ability, it’s entry requirements (usually A-level chem + sometimes bio). Your access course won’t meet that on its own.
realistic routes:
Do A-level chemistry (and maybe biology) alongside/after your course
Look into foundation/gateway to medicine programmes (some unis accept widening participation applicants)
Or do a related degree (e.g. biomed) → then apply for graduate entry medicine
Your HCA experience is a big plus already.
Also worth saying, don’t choose nursing just because you feel it’s “easier”. If you genuinely want medicine, go for it, just expect a longer route 👍