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THERE ARE OVER 350 DIFFERENT CAREER OPTIONS IN THE NHS ALONE .
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THERE ARE OVER 350 DIFFERENT CAREER OPTIONS IN THE NHS ALONE .

Nurses
This includes general nursing , paediatric nursing , mental health nursing and more . The main route to nursing is through a nursing degree where , upon completion , you will register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council ( NMC ). However , there are also other options such as nursing degree apprenticeships , which take a more practical approach .
Psychological professionals
Mental health is a key aspect of healthcare and there are several roles within psychology . Some roles – such as a clinical psychologist – will require specific qualifications such as a psychology degree accredited by the British Psychological Society ( BPS ) while other roles – such as a peer support worker – require you to have lived experience so you can support and connect with patients .
What experience or qualifications do you already have ? doctor , you will need to attend university and study for a five-year undergraduate degree in medicine . However , there are over 350 different career options in the NHS alone , so you might want to explore different healthcare careers to find the one which you are most passionate about .
Below are some of the most popular careers for healthcare professionals alongside the training routes available to get into them .
Doctors
This includes a broad range of careers including general practitioners ( GPs ), anaesthetists , cardiologists and more . The specific requirements for each professional role will vary , however for all doctors , an undergraduate degree in medicine is essential . Following this , many roles – such as anaesthetist careers – involve additional postgraduate study .
Finding training opportunities that are right for you is key to helping your professional development and expanding your career opportunities . If you know what qualifications you need to obtain your career goals , and what training opportunities would open up your career options , then you are one more step towards your dream career .
GCSEs and A Levels
In order to become a doctor , you will need good GCSE and A Level results to be accepted onto an undergraduate degree course in medicine . Although entry requirements vary , you ’ ll likely need the top grades in science , such as Chemistry or Biology , to qualify for these courses .
For those who have studied other subjects or are coming into this career later in life , studying online for A Levels in Biology and Chemistry can help you progress your career as a doctor .
Online training courses
When deciding on the best training route , recognising where you are currently in your career and what you are working towards is essential .
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