how do i start??

hi
i am thinking of a career in midwifery but im not sure how to start. i am 24 and live in cornwall. iv got 4 grade c gcse's. i dont really know what my first steps should be? i have looked at universities but the nearest one is plymouth which is 70miles away. does anybody know of any distance learning programs or simular?

thanx x

Some of the universities in the plymouth area will probably have a placement hospital in cornwall. Contact the uni to find out or have a look at the web page. the info will be there somewhere. You could always ring or email the admissions tutor too and find out from the horses mouth.

Your best bet is to do an access to nursing/higher education course, which can be done over 1 or 2 years, and a local college will do that. You need to ring them very soon if you want to start it in september as places will be sparse now.

At my uni they also like you to have maths gcse and science gcse too, but the access course should cover that.

great thank you!

i appreciate it!

I also agree that an access course is something you should be considering. Uni's like to know that you have studied within the past 5 yrs anyway, so chances are you would have to do something. At my chosen uni, you need grade C in Eng, maths and science at gcse level and although these are inc in the access course, the uni doesn't accept these and still require GCSE level too. So check.

xx

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Most Uni's like you to have 5 GCSEs grade A-C and 2 A levels (or equivalent) and usually the access will cover this.

The best bet is to phone the Uni's you might apply to and find out from the admissions department what they require. If they want an access course, find out which one - as there are several to choose from. Then phone around the colleges and find out who does that one.

The best of luck to you.
KS x

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Yes, Most unis will require 5 GCSEs including Maths and English. Some unis will accept keyskills level 3 in Communication and Application of Number (Teesside accepts these but only at level 3) Plus 2 a levels/Access certificate. If you're going to go the Access route, make sure you're aware and have the GCSEs that they require and that your access will give you enough credits to gain entry. Most universities are now wanting a higher level of Access than a pass (distinction/70%) and a higher passrate than for nursing.

Finally... Good luck xxx

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