Pont i Bawb

Online study to help you move closer to your chosen career

If you want to study to become a nurse or teacher but don't have the required qualifications to apply, Pont i Bawb is for you. 

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The Pont i Bawb programme is delivered online* by Cardiff and Vale College, meaning you can study alongside your current job. Successfully completing the Pont i Bawb programme gives you the entry requirements you need to apply** for the BA degree in Nursing, or the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) at The Open University in Wales.

You can study:

  • Essential Skills Wales numeracy and/or literacy, so that you can apply to study nursing***
  • GCSE grade C in Maths, English Language or Biology, so that you can apply for the PGCE.

Find out more about your chosen Pont i Bawb route:

Nursing PGCE

*For PGCE pathway, the GCSE study includes three in-person teaching/assessment days at Cardiff and Vale College.
**Following successful application and selection criteria.
*** It is recommended that your confirmatory assessment is completed in person at Cardiff and Vale College, however this can be completed online if you’re unable to travel to Cardiff.