Clearing courses for students from Scotland
As a result of high demand for our courses, we only have Clearing places available for students from Scotland on our Adult and Mental Health Nursing courses starting in September 2025. All other undergraduate courses are not in Clearing for Scottish students.
If you're interested in one of our Nursing courses, call our Clearing team now on 01786 466166 or use our live chat to secure your place at Stirling.
We're open 9:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday, with extended hours on:
- Tuesday 5 August 9:00-19:00
- Wednesday 6 August 9:00-18:00
Find your Nursing clearing place
Our award-winning three and four year Nursing courses are approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), to help you become a confident practitioner, equipped to join a health care team upon graduation.
Our Nursing degrees are taught by world-leading academics with expertise in nursing practice and research. You’ll hone your practical skills at our modernised on-campus clinical skills lab and virtual reality (VR) room. You'll undertake a variety of placements in hospital and community settings in the NHS Forth Valley area. Stirling nursing students have repeatedly won Student Nursing Times Awards.
More than £37,000 bursary available
Scottish nursing students are entitled to a £10,000 bursary each year from SAAS (Scottish Awards Agency Scotland) for the first three years of study, and an additional £7,500 if completing an Honours year.
We also cover the costs of occupational health consultations, criminal record checks, compulsory uniforms and inoculations, representing approximately £430 of savings.
Students under 22 can also enjoy free Scotland-wide bus travel, minimising your costs of travel between placement and study.
Nursing placements
Nursing placements are a key foundation of studying Nursing at Stirling. You'll develop skills and experience with placements at NHS Forth Valley and third sector partnerships.
Our placements go beyond standard hospital placements. You'll learn from a variety of practical experience conducted in diverse settings. These include the prison service, care homes, forensic placements and acute wards.
Hear from our students about their experiences on placement.
Why Stirling?
We offer you much more than just a qualification. Join Stirling and you’ll discover a welcoming and thriving global student community on a stunning 330-acre campus.
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Simulation and clinical skills lab
Our modern Clinical Skills Labs and a VR Room for practical learning will equip you with a diverse range of skills, enhancing your abilities as a proficient nurse.
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International opportunities
Our nursing students actively engage in the global health community. One example of this is the Nightingale Initiative for Global Health. There are also opportunities for students to study abroad and gain valuable experience.
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Accommodation
Accommodation available to new Nursing students will be John Forty's Court located off campus next to the historic Stirling Bridge. It's on the main bus route to Stirling town centre and the University.
Scott's Clearing experience
Hear from Scott talking about his experience with the clearing process at the University of Stirling as he set off to become a BSc Nursing – Mental Health student.
Questions about Clearing?
Get in touch and talk to our admissions team about Clearing.