Nursing Clearing courses
Clearing 2026 is now open. Explore our Nursing Clearing courses today. Find out what you'll study and how we’ll prepare you for your future career.
Discover our accredited nursing Clearing degrees and take the next step towards a rewarding career in healthcare.
Studying nursing at Salford
Nursing is much more than a job. You can make a difference in people’s lives by bringing comfort, promoting health, and saving lives. If you want to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care, our nursing Clearing courses are for you.
You can focus on the area of nursing that matters most to you. We offer degree courses in adult nursing, mental health nursing, and a Nursing Associate direct entry route.
During your nursing Clearing degree, you’ll spend 50% of your placement in hospital and community settings across both the NHS and private settings, and for voluntary organisations. This might include working in wards, health centres, detention centres, care homes, or hospitals. You’ll learn in well-supported environments alongside qualified practice assessors and supervisors.
Nursing facilities
On our nursing degree Clearing courses, you’ll access clinical rooms where you can practise essential procedures, from taking blood to delivering emergency CPR.
Housed in the Mary Seacole building, our clinical practice wards and simulation suite recreate the look and feel of real hospital environments. You'll work in adult bays and treatment rooms – practising scenarios you’ll encounter in your career.
The patient simulation lab allows you to respond to realistic situations in a safe, supportive setting. High‑tech patient simulators mimic everything from the common cold to a major heart condition, helping you build confidence before you step into placement.
Video: tour our nursing simulation suites
Take a video tour of our nursing simulation suites and hear from our nursing students about the benefits of learning through simulation.
Our Nursing courses in Clearing
All our nursing Clearing degrees are accredited by The Nursing and Midwifery Council. On successful completion of these courses, you will receive a recognised degree qualification that leads to registration as a qualified nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
When you join one of our courses, you become part of a friendly and supportive environment. From studying nursing through Clearing to becoming qualified nurse, we’ll help you develop the professional confidence to care for others and work within diverse healthcare teams.
View our Nursing Clearing courses
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Registered Nurse – Adult)
Our BSc (Hons) Nursing (Registered Nurse – Adult) course prepares you for a career across hospitals and community settings. You’ll learn how to support adults and their families, focusing on health, wellbeing, and global health challenges. You’ll also explore the diverse factors that influence health in multicultural societies.
The course is delivered through seminars, masterclasses, action learning, guided study, simulation, and workshops. You’ll split your time evenly between theory and practice, helping you develop the real‑world skills needed for a career in adult nursing.
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Registered Nurse – Mental Health)
On our BSc (Hons) Nursing (Registered Nurse – Mental Health) course, you'll learn to support people living with ongoing mental health challenges, preparing you for a rewarding career in mental health nursing. You’ll also explore how to help those with substance misuse and behavioural issues, learning to provide support during acute phases of distress.
If you choose mental health nursing in Clearing, you'll build the knowledge, skills, and professional attitudes needed to deliver compassionate mental and physical healthcare. You’ll learn through theoretical teachings, hands-on field practice, and seminars, where you’ll discuss as a group and receive actionable feedback.
FdSc Nursing Associate (Direct Entry Route)
Nursing Associates work with registered nurses to care for patients across different ages and settings. As a Nursing Associate, you’ll be an integral member of the healthcare team – bridging the gap between support workers and registered nurses.
Our FdSc Nursing Associate (Direct Entry Route) degree trains you to deliver hands-on, compassionate care. You’ll work alongside qualified practice assessors across a wide range of healthcare settings.
This course is a two-year programme leading to a Nursing Associate Foundation Degree.
The programme is an award-winning course, winning Nursing Associate Training Programme Provider of the Year and Teaching Innovation of the Year at the 2025 Student Nursing Times Awards. A number of our students also won awards for their work in 2026.
BSc (Hons) Learning Disabilities Nursing and Social Work (Integrated Practice)
Our BSc (Hons) Learning Disabilities Nursing and Social Work (Integrated Practice) course offers a unique opportunity to qualify as both a Learning Disabilities Nurse and a Social Worker. You'll develop the knowledge, skills and professional experience needed to support people with learning disabilities, their families and communities, while gaining the qualifications required to work across health and social care settings.
Half of the course is spent on placement, where you'll be supported by qualified nurses and social workers and apply your learning in real-world settings. You'll study topics including sociology, psychology, law, ethics, health promotion and human development, while completing more than 2,300 hours of practice experience.
On graduation, you'll be eligible to register with both the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Learning Disabilities Nurse and Social Work England as a Social Worker.
Our course is also ranked 2nd in the UK for Social Work in The Guardian University Guide 2026.
What our nursing students say about studying at Salford
“It's a very supportive environment. You always have somebody there to assist you, coach you, and even cheer you on. It's great.” - Rochae James, Nursing student
Find out more about our nursing students’ experiences to learn what it’s like to study nursing at Salford, and why students praise the support and sense of community they experience here.
Find out what our other students on other courses say about applying to Salford through Clearing.
Similar courses in Clearing
If you’re interested in exploring something different, we also offer Clearing courses in Podiatry and Biomedical Science. Alternatively, take a look at our complete list of courses in Clearing 2026.
Want to understand the process before you apply? Read our step-by-step guide on how Clearing works, including what to expect, when to apply, and the key dates to keep in mind. If you’ve got a specific question, you can also visit our Clearing FAQs.
Contact us
If you have a question about any of our courses or you’re ready to apply, get in touch with our friendly team today.
Calling is the quickest way to speak to us and secure your offer. You can reach the team on +44 (0)300 555 5030.
If you’re unable to call right now, you can request a call back or apply online. Once we have your details, we’ll be in touch within one working day, or sooner.