WayWhatHow to become a nurse
Cares for patients in hospitals, the community or mental health services.
See all routes in WayWhatAfter GCSEs
- A-levels at sixth form Sixth form: a step towards the routes below
- Health T-level T-level: a step towards the routes below
- Health & Social Care (level 3 diploma) College course: a step towards the routes below
After sixth form or college
Nursing Degree
- With A-levels: No specific subjects required. Helpful: Biology, Psychology, Sociology. Typical: ABB–CCC.
- With a T-level: Needs Health T-level. Typical: Merit or above.
- With a BTEC or college diploma: Needs BTEC Health & Social Care. Typical: DMM–MMM.
Registered Nurse Degree apprenticeship
- With A-levels: No specific subjects required. Helpful: Biology, Psychology. Typical: Varies by NHS trust.
- With a T-level: Needs Health T-level. Typical: Pass or above.
- With a BTEC or college diploma: Needs BTEC Health & Social Care. Typical: Varies by trust.