Postgraduate Certificate in Independent & Supplementary Prescribing

Offer Levels

Police and Health Checks

Any offer will be subject to satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and relevant health checks.

Students will have:

  • registration with the appropriate professional/regulatory body (NMC, RPSGB, PSNI or HPC)
  • appropriate experience in the area of practice in which they will be prescribing
  • the ability to study at academic Masters level (a first degree or at least 5 years working experience in health care)
  • at least 2 years post-registration clinical experience (pharmacists)
  • at least 3 years post-registration clinical experience (nurses with first degree and Allied Health Professionals)
  • support from the sponsoring organisation confirming service need and access to appropriate supervised practice, and a prescribing budget to meet the costs of prescriptions on completion of training.
  • a named designated medical practitioner who will facilitate, supervise and support the student during their clinical placement

Application

For an information pack please contact the Postgraduate Administrator

For all other enquiries contact the Programme Leader, Trudy Thomas