Nursing and healthcare
If you want to train as a nurse or midwife but do not have the usual entry qualifications, an Access to Higher Education Diploma is the recognised way in to a university degree.
£25,000 to £27,000 a year
Working alongside nurses on a ward or in the community — observations, personal care and supporting treatment.
Official role profile (opens in a new tab)£26,000 to £31,000 a year
A registered role that bridges healthcare assistant and registered nurse.
Official role profile (opens in a new tab)£32,000 to £48,000 a year
Reached through a nursing degree at university. An Access to HE Diploma is accepted by universities in place of A levels.
Official role profile (opens in a new tab)£32,000 to £48,000 a year
Caring for women and families through pregnancy, birth and the weeks that follow.
Official role profile (opens in a new tab)Salaries are shown from starter to experienced and are a guide only — your pay depends on your employer, your hours and where you work. Source: National Careers Service (UK Government). We review these figures against the official profiles and update them when they change.
Listed in the order most learners take them.
Level 3
40 Weeks
Level 2
8-12 weeks
Level 2
8-12 weeks
