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.
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.
On Thursday 5th 2026, March Health Sciences University was delighted to host a vibrant evening celebration of International Women’s Day 2026 for the Dorset Police Women’s Inspire Network (WIN) and the Women’s Network at University Hospitals Dorset.
For Health Sciences University, training the next generation of highly skilled and compassionate speech and language therapists has never been more pressing, as the UK Government publishes its long-awaited Schools White Paper, Every Child Achieving and Thriving, which outlines “a vision for education for the next decade”.
Health Sciences University (HSU) and the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine (CICM) have confirmed that they have begun early exploratory discussions about the possibility of a future merger. HSU and CICM already have an established academic relationship, with HSU currently validating CICM’s degree provision. The discussions now underway are separate from, and additional to, this existing validation arrangement.
Nils Theuninck is a third-year Master of Chiropractic student at Health Sciences University with an impressive background in elite sailing. He has competed internationally as part of the Swiss National Sailing Team and has earned several podium finishes at major events. Most recently, Nils sailed with Alinghi Red Bull Racing in their challenge for the 37th America’s Cup. His dedication to both sport and chiropractic has been recognised with a 2025 International Sports Chiropractic Federation (FICS) Student Scholarship. We spoke to him about his sailing journey, how this influenced his decision to study chiropractic, and his goals for the future.
The National Student Survey (NSS) is now open and will close on 30 April 2026. If you’re a final‑year undergraduate, this is your chance to tell us about your experience of studying at HSU.
