Course Overview

This postgraduate (Level 7) programme is designed to prepare nurses (Level 1) and midwives registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as well as physiotherapists /podiatrists/paramedics or therapeutic radiographers registered with the Health Care professions Council (HCPC) to register as Independent/Supplementary Prescriber on completion of the programme. In addition, dieticians and diagnostic radiographers registered with the HCPC can register as Supplementary Prescribers on completion of the programme. The Prescribing Competency Framework. On successful completion, the student will be awarded 45 credits at level 7 in addition to the professional qualification. Alternatively, this programme can be studied as an undergraduate (level 6) Pharmacists wishing to undertake the prescribing programme should visit the practice certificate in Prescribing for Pharmacists page.

General Eligibility

Be a nurse (level 1) or midwife registered with the NMC or a physiotherapist/podiatrist/ paramedic/ therapeutic radiographer/ dietician or diagnostic radiographer registered with the HCPC Possess a degree at 2:2 or above (or equivalent) Have been on the relevant professional register for a minimum of one year

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• If English is not the applicants first language they must complete the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The applicant must provide an IELTS certificate to confirm a minimum score of 7.0, in reading, listening, and speaking as well as a level 6.5 in writing