Healthcare Apprenticeships

There are different levels of healthcare apprenticeship, starting at level 2 moving to level 7.  Here are some examples of the jobs you could do within the different levels of the healthcare apprenticeship available.

Level 2 (GCSE)

Healthcare Support Worker

  • Age 16 or over
  • Willingness to learn and work
  • No formal qualifications required, though some employers may prefer GCSEs in English and Maths at grades 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent

Level 3 (A Level)

Senior Healthcare Support Worker

  • You will usually need GCSEs in English and Maths at grades 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent
  • Completion of a Level 2 apprenticeship or relevant experience may help

Level 5 (Foundation Degree)

Nursing Associate

  • GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C/4 or equivalent
  • Experience in a healthcare setting is often required
  • Some employers may also require a Level 3 qualification in a healthcare-related field

Level 6 (Degree)

Registered Nurse

  • Typically requires A-levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications
  • GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above
  • Relevant healthcare experience may be required

Operating Department Practitioner

  • Typically requires A-levels, including a science subject, or equivalent Level 3 qualifications
  • GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above
  • Relevant healthcare experience may be beneficial

Paramedic

  • A-levels, preferably including Biology, or equivalent Level 3 qualifications
  • GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above
  • Some experience in a healthcare or emergency setting may be an advantage

Physiotherapist

  • A-levels, typically including Biology or Physical Education, or equivalent Level 3 qualifications.
  • GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.
  • Relevant experience or shadowing may strengthen the application.

Occupational Therapist

  • A-levels, often including Biology or Psychology, or equivalent Level 3 qualifications
  • GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above
  • Experience in a care or support role can be beneficial

Level 7 (Masters Degree)

Medical Doctor

  • A-levels at grades ABB, including at least one science subject, or a 2:1 or higher in a science or allied health degree
  • Completion of an interview process
  • Specific requirements set by medical schools and employers