Prescribing for Pharmacists
University of BrightonBrighton: Moulsecoomb, United Kingdom
Course overview
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Entry requirements
How to apply DPP support
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for 2027 To be considered for registration on this module you will need the following: to be registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or, in Northern Ireland, with the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI) to be in good standing with the GPhC and/or PSNI and any other healthcare regulator with which you are registered to have appropriate patient-oriented experience post-registration in a UK practice setting relevant to the suggested scope of practice to have an identified area of clinical or therapeutic practice in which to develop independent prescribing practice and have relevant clinical or therapeutic experience in that area, which is suitable to act as the foundation of your prescribing practice while training to have a designated prescribing practitioner (DPP) who has agreed to supervise your learning in practice. You will need to have written confirmation from: your employer/sponsor or supporting organisation stating their support for you to undertake the module at the University of Brighton a designated prescribing practitioner who meets eligibility criteria as set out by the RPS 2019 Competency Framework for Designated Prescribing Practitioners and has agreed to provide the required term of supervised practice. In addition to the entry requirements, you will need to: show reflection on your own performance and take responsibility for your own CPD NOT have previously been enrolled on a course at another institution leading to a Practice Certificate in Independent Prescribing commit to 26 days of learning over six months (including guided, face-to-face, and independent study) and 12 days of time in practice.
Please see the How to apply tab for more information and a link to the application form. Further information on the requirements of a designated prescribing practitioner is available on the RPS website.
Scholarships
Change Studentship
The award covers postgraduate Home/UK course fees (£9,250 GBP for 2025–26), and travel expenses to access a mentoring programme organised by the university.
Vice-Chancellor International Postgraduate Scholarship
Our Vice-Chancellor international postgraduate scholarships of £2,500 are automatically granted to students from specific regions.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Pharmacist independent prescriber
- Clinical pharmacist
- General practice pharmacist
- Community pharmacist prescriber
- Hospital pharmacist prescriber
Cost of study
UK/Home: £2,500 | International: See: https://www.brighton.ac.uk/studying-here/fees-and-finance/index.aspx
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Brighton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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