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PG Cert Non-Medical Prescribing for Pharmacists

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    PGCert 1 year part-time

Course Description

The Non-Medical prescribing qualification at Swansea University is available through a stand alone 40 credit module – Non-Medical prescribing (GPhC) SHGM22(approved by the GPhC) or by doing a Post Graduate Certificate in Non-Medical prescribing.

The Post Graduate Certificate combines the stand-alone module (SHGM22) with an additional pharmacology module (20 credits) to comprise the Post Graduate Certificate.  Some pharmacists might choose this option if they have not studied for some time or if they wish to gain an additional academic qualification.

From the Non-Medical Prescribing qualification you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to prescribe safely and appropriately within your area of practice.

The standalone module or the PGCert will equip you with the competency to practise within current legislation as an independent Non-Medical prescriber.

WHY NON-MEDICAL PRESCRIBING FOR PHARMACISTS AT SWANSEA?

The course is delivered through our School of Health and Social Care, so you will benefit from a diverse teaching and research environment.

According to the most recent Research Excellence Framework in 2014-2021, over 75% of research carried out at the school was of international or world-leading quality.

Our teaching team has a strong background in academic support at all levels, including the specific demands of work-based learning.

You may be eligible to have your tuition fees covered through a Welsh Government bursary.

We have strong links with professional practice and academic research networks in Europe and around the world, so your learning is informed by the latest policy and practice developments.

Entry Requirements

You can apply for this standalone module or PGCert if you:

  • Have a prescribing budget in place
  • Meet specific entry requirements set by the General Pharmaceutical Healthcare Council (see below)
  • Be approved by Health Board Prescribing Lead and Clinical Manager
  • Hold a current enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to meet specific requirements of their professional body
  • Demonstrate ability to study at academic Level  7

In addition, and to meet the entry requirements for the stand-alone module, the GPhC requires that pharmacist applicants:

  • Are registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or, in Northern Ireland, with the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI)
  • Are in good standing with the GPhC and/or PSNI and any other healthcare regulator with which they are registered.
  • Must have at least two years appropriate patient-orientated experience post registration, in a relevant UK practice setting.
  • Have an identified area of clinical or therapeutic practice in which to develop independent prescribing practice. They must also have relevant clinical or therapeutic experience in that area, which is suitable to act as the foundation of their prescribing practice while training.
  • Must have a Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP) who has agreed to supervise their learning in practice.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries for both taught and research courses to help you fund your study.

Student Destinations

Your postgraduate qualification in Non-Medical Prescribing for Pharmacists opens up rewarding opportunities for further study and career development in your chosen specialty, including in research, education, policy development, and management.

Module Details

For module details please see here

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