Top tips for nursing courses in Clearing
Thinking about applying to a nursing course in Clearing? Our lead admissions tutor has tips on researching your course and what to expect when you call.
Nursing Clearing 2024
We are now closed for Clearing 2024. If you are looking for a course starting in September 2025, please visit our subject pages.
Hi, my name is Dr Neil Wilson and I’m the lead admissions tutor for nursing. I’m also a senior lecturer and teach on our nursing courses.
Manchester Met is one of the most popular universities for nursing courses. Hundreds of students going into higher education for the first time accept an offer to study with us every year.
These tips will help you get ready for Clearing 2024 and get a head start when it opens.
What research should you do
Make sure you read the course pages. That’s really important. They explain what our nursing courses cover, including eligibility criteria. You’ll also find advice about how to write a successful application and the personal qualities we look for.
We’ll read your UCAS application when we speak to you in Clearing.
It’s okay if you applied for something else on your original UCAS application. If you did, read the personal statement guidance on the course pages before you speak to us. This explains what we’re looking for.
Entry requirements and attitude
The academic entry requirements are listed on the course pages. They’ll let you check if you’re eligible to apply.
Remember, we also look for potential students who can show a caring, compassionate and enthusiastic attitude. We want to see your passion for making a difference to people’s lives.
We accept students from a variety of academic backgrounds. Our students are a diverse group, who reflect the diversity of nursing in Greater Manchester.
When you call the University
If you meet our entry requirements, you’ll speak to a member of the nursing team on the phone.
They will chat to you about why you want to study nursing. So, it’s important to have this clear in your mind.
They’ll also decide whether to invite you to an online or telephone interview usually on the same day.
At the interview, you’ll speak to a nursing tutor, practitioner, or final year nursing student. They’ll ask you questions to test some of your transferable qualities for nursing.
About our nursing courses
Our teaching staff have real-life nursing experience. They use it to develop our courses, and to pass on the knowledge and skills you’ll need.
Adult Nursing is a full-time course delivered over 42 weeks. The Nursing Associate course runs over 35 weeks. Your time is split between taught theory classes and practice placements.
Our students go on clinical placements in real care settings to experience what providing nursing care really involves. By working with service users tackling a wide range of ill health, you’ll be able to develop your own nursing practice.
For links to our courses and to find out what it’s like to study with us, check out our nursing subject page.