Nursing Clearing courses
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.
Find your Nursing place at the University of Stirling, Scotland
Nursing scholarships and bursaries
Students from England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
More than £16,000 in nursing scholarships
- Nursing Scholarship worth a £2,000 fee waiver each year for the first three years of study.
- £9,250 scholarships covering your Honours year tuition fees (terms and conditions apply).
- £1,000 Welcome scholarship (terms and conditions apply).
- We cover the costs of occupational health consultations, criminal record checks, compulsory uniforms and inoculations (approximately £430 of savings).
Students under 22 can also enjoy free Scotland-wide bus travel.
Students from Scotland
More than £37,000 bursary available
- £10,000 bursary each year for the first three years, and an additional £7,500 if completing an Honours year.
- We cover the costs of occupational health consultations, criminal record checks, compulsory uniforms and inoculations (approximately £430 of savings).
Students under 22 can also enjoy free Scotland-wide bus travel.
Why Stirling?
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Accommodation to call home
We’ve got you covered for accommodation.
Our range of secure and affordable accommodation includes over 2,800 rooms right on our beautiful campus, as well as easy-to-reach off-campus residences.
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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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Student support
We offer an extensive range of support services to help you fulfil your potential and make the most of your time at university. You can get advice about mental health and wellbeing, money issues, careers and much more.
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.
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Questions about Clearing?
Get in touch and talk to our admissions team about Clearing.