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Health and Social Care Clearing Courses

Learn the specialist skills you need to register as a qualified healthcare professional at one of the largest healthcare educators in the UK.


Clearing Phone line Opening times

Our phone lines are open 10am to 3pm, Monday to Friday. For more information on closures, see our clearing line opening times.



 

Search course areas:
 • Operating Department Practice • Working with children, young people and families • Nursing (adult) • Nursing (mental health) • Nursing (learning disability) and social work

Many of these course also have a foundation route. Search available clearing courses by keyword or subject area:

Why study health and social care at Sheffield Hallam?

Join one of the UK’s largest health and social care course providers, supporting you into a rewarding career as a qualified healthcare professional. Learn specialist skills for the job you want, led by expert practitioners and researchers.

Students put knowledge into practice in our excellent facilities, including mock operating rooms and wards, as well as on placements. Our links to local service providers set you up for success for a future in healthcare.



Why choose Sheffield Hallam?

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Top 5 uni in England

Recognised by students in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2026, reflecting an outstanding student experience.

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Employability guaranteed

Our promise of lifetime careers support, with a guaranteed paid graduate internship if you need it (eligibility criteria apply).

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Cost-of-living support

Award-winning financial support (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2026) in England's most affordable student city (Uni Compare 2025).

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Affordable accommodation

We guarantee you an offer of a place in our student halls with all bills included.

Study Health and Social Care

We'll support you to qualify in your chosen field. You'll get access to state-of-the-art facilities for safely practising skills, a range of placements, award-winning teaching, and a support network of qualified professionals, both on campus and on placement.

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Our clearing guide

Want to know what clearing is all about? Whether you’re exploring your options or getting ready for results day, our clearing guide is here to support you every step of the way. With answers to common questions and no-nonsense advice, find out:

  • what clearing and priority clearing is
  • who clearing is for
  • how to apply
  • what to expect after your application.

Clearing — your questions answered

What is university clearing and who is it for?

Clearing is your chance to find a course and start university this September. Most people apply through clearing because they didn't get their predicted grades or they had a change of heart about going to university.

You can also apply through clearing if:

What is priority clearing?

Priority clearing is a way you can guarantee your place at Sheffield Hallam University before results day* – apply now to secure your place at Sheffield Hallam University in advance.

Priority clearing applicants also get access to exclusive benefits, including a dedicated phone number for results day and entry into a competition to win one of five career starter packs worth £1,500.

*eligibility criteria apply.

What clearing entry requirements do I need and when can I apply?

Degree courses are available from 72 UCAS points and foundation years from 40 points. Call us on 0330 024 6390 to check your options and apply, or get started with our online form.

You can apply through priority clearing from 2 July to 11 August at 3pm. You can apply through clearing from 7am on 13 August.

What is Sheffield Hallam's contact info for clearing?

Call our clearing line on 0330 024 6390.

See phoneline opening times or start your application using our online form.

What information will I need when I call about clearing?

When you call up, you’ll need a full list of your results, including your GCSE grades.

If you’ve already applied through UCAS, it’s also good to have your UCAS Personal ID number if you're registered with UCAS or your Sheffield Hallam student ID. This is an 8-digit number you can find on emails or letters sent to you by our admissions team.

If we make you an offer, we’ll email you the details, so make sure you use an email address you can check regularly.


How does accommodation work in clearing?

You’re guaranteed an offer of a place to live, but it's a good idea to think about your accommodation once you've secured a place through clearing or priority clearing. The accommodation line can be reached by calling the clearing line on 0330 024 6390 and selecting option 3 when our phonelines are open.

What support do you offer for clearing applicants?

Hallam Progress provides support for applicants whose personal circumstances might mean there are barriers to going to university. There’s still time to join the scheme if you’re applying through clearing. The Hallam Progress team can support with navigating the clearing process, helping you make the right decision for you, and getting everything in place for starting university.

And beyond applying, we're here to support you from your your first year to your first job and beyond, you’ll get career coaching tailored to your goals, strengths and plans. Alongside this, you’ll have access to wellbeing care, academic guidance and resources for mental health and disabilities. Learn more about our support services.


 

Our awards and rankings

Awarded Gold Teaching Excellence TEF 2023
Gold Winner cost of living support Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2026
Top 5 Uni in England Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2026
95% graduates in work or further study - graduate outcomes survey