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

Candidates should:

• Be a nurse (level 1) or midwife registered with the NMC or a:

  • physiotherapist

  • podiatrist

  • paramedic

  • therapeutic radiographer

  • dietician

  • diagnostic radiographer

(all registered with the HCPC)

• Possess 2:2 or equivalent BSc (Hons) degree

• Have been on a relevant HCP /NMC Professional Register for a minimum of one year

• Be competent in: patient assessment, diagnostics, planning and evaluation of care. 

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 7 or equivalent when you start the course is essential.