Clearing Made Clear
Everything you need to know about UCAS Clearing so that you can start your studies in September 2025. In this guide we have included; What clearing is, who can apply, when and how to apply, what courses are available, and our top tips.
What is UCAS Clearing?
UCAS Clearing is an opportunity to find a place at University before the academic term starts. Each summer you can apply through Clearing to see if there is availability to join a course prior to the start of term.
Clearing is open to:
- Anyone who matches the course requirements (provided there is space left)
- Anyone applying after 30 June
- Anyone that has not accepted any offers
- Anyone that has paid the UCAS multiple choice application fee (£27)
- Anyone that has declined their firm place
When is Clearing Open?
Clearing 2025 opens 05 July and closes 14 October (or when course capacities are met).
You can apply as soon as you have your exam results.
How to Apply
Once Clearing is open, you can apply by speaking to our admissions team.
We will speak to you about your eligibility to undertake the course, and advise whether or not an offer of a place of study can be made to you.
Before you contact us, you will need A UCAS Personal ID Number & Details of your qualifications.
If you haven’t applied to university before, you will to register through UCAS before you speak to us.
Top Tips
Before You Get In Touch
Be prepared: Before you speak to our team make sure you have all the relevant documents and information. UCAS number, qualification information etc.
Do your research: We recommend doing some research about the course before you speak to us, and that way you can ask us any questions that might come up while you’ve been researching.
Learning more about Health Sciences University
Clearing Campus Tour
Come and see our beautiful campus for yourself at one of our Clearing Campus Tours. There really is nothing like seeing Health Sciences University yourself to get an idea of what life is like at our small and specialist university. Reach out and email us through openday@aecc.ac.uk if you would like to take a visit for a campus tour before you start.
Email Admissions
Our admissions team are happy to answer any questions about clearing that you may have, please send your inquiries to admissions@aecc.ac.uk.
Apply through UCAS Clearing
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News
Discover and read all the latest news, press releases and happenings here at Health Sciences University.
Health Sciences University recently sent 19 AECC School of Chiropractic students to IMU University in Malaysia as part of a two-week international mobility programme.
Health Sciences University has announced the appointment of a new Head of School and confirmed a permanent Head of School, further strengthening its academic leadership as the University continues its growth and development.
HSU is delighted to announce the appointment of two new Visiting professors, Siobhan Harrington and Sarah Herbert. Both Siobhan and Sarah are senior leaders from University Hospitals Dorset (UHD)
On Tuesday 17 March 2026, HRH The Princess Royal, Chancellor of Health Sciences University (HSU), attended the inauguration of the Health Sciences University Chancellor’s Fund.
We are delighted to announce that Jordan Cummins has been appointed Chair of the Health Sciences University's Board of Governors. Jordan will join the Board following the end of Jeni Bremner's tenure as Chair in March.
A pioneering community dance programme in Dorset is enabling older adults living with chronic lower back pain to move more, fear less and reconnect socially.
