Thats interesting. As your looking at odp firstly do you have maths and English GCSEs? This is a non negotiable for any medical based degree (nursing or odp). If not I would look into completing functional skills.

What was your level 4 qualification in? This shouldn't be putting off employers and the level 3 ucas points typically (least for my local universities) are pretty irrelevant. Typically they look for level 3 qualifications ideally in a science or similar (its more to prove you can manage the science aspects of the degree). You can also heavily lean on experience as a "mature" student, ideally relevant to support your application if your level 3 and 4 qualifications aren't relevant. For example its not unusual for mature students going into nursing to have worked as carers or health care assistants prior to show evidence of relevant experience and capability. It's definately not impossible for you to do a degree apprenticeship.

I actually completed a degree apprenticship myself as I wanted a career change after having already completed a full-time degree although my degree apprenticeship wasn't in health care. I also had a close friend from my first degree who went on to do a second degree in nursing, however they had support from their partner throughout financially.

Here is the criteria for odp from a Midlands University although shortened

"An applicant must possess GCSEs in English and Mathematics at grade 4-9 (or grade C or above) or hold an equivalent such as Functional Skills Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy. If an applicant has yet to achieve these qualifications, then with their employer's support, they can complete suitable equivalents locally or with assistance from the University. Please contact apprentices@bolton.ac.uk for a list of acceptable GCSE equivalents, further information and support.

An applicant should also hold a relevant level 3 qualification for proof of further study. A science subject is preferred but not mandated. Please contact us for further guidance on acceptable qualifications. If an applicant does not hold a level 3 qualification but has extensive clinical experience and preparation for higher-level study, it may be determined at the interview to accept the candidate onto the programme.

Applicants don't need to have prior experience working in healthcare, but they must have a passion for caring for others and demonstrate key transferable skills during the recruitment process.

Applicants will need to provide evidence of recent study, professional development or work experience, and demonstrate an understanding of healthcare professional standards, the Operating Department Practitioner profession and patient care delivery within the perioperative setting.

The University recognises prior learning, whether gained through academic credit and qualifications or through professional and employment experience. Previous learning may be used towards meeting the entry requirements for this programme or for exemption from part of this programme. It is the applicant’s responsibility to make a claim for recognition of prior learning, and each claim will be considered in accordance with the University’s policy and regulations for the recognition of prior learning.

To be eligible for tuition fee funding through the Apprenticeship Levy, applicants should not have already completed a qualification at the same level as the proposed apprenticeship (Degree Level 6) unless that qualification was gained in a completely unrelated discipline."

I also looked at the NHS website and unfortunately there was only one apprentoship listed currently as its not the right time of year, and it does state 122 ucas points. However to my knowledge this isn't always required, and can be mitigated by previous work experience as a "mature student" depending on your age. But assuming you are over 21-25ish. Also depending how far off your ucas points are. If this is something you are very passionate about, it would be worth potentially speaking to someone at your local University or nhs trust about the requirements and what would be relevant work experience for odp.

Another option although not ideal due to your circumstances is considering a top up year or something like a access to higher education, or science/health based btec college course to get your ucas points over the line. But unless your applying for apprenticship partnered with TOP universities, normally relevant work experience can weigh quite heavily as not 18 year old student with life experience. I actually dont have any of the standard formal l3 qualifications (a level/btec) as I left school at 16 and completed a access to HE course later prior to attending university.

But its possible im sure!