Independent/Supplementary Prescribing for Allied Health Professionals L7 Individual Modules
University of StaffordshireCentre for Health Innovation Stafford, United Kingdom
Course overview
Prescribing by non-medical practitioners has expanded and become embedded in health and care systems. Since its introduction, the qualification has facilitated the development of new roles for nurses, midwives, and eligible allied health professionals, which benefit both service delivery and service users. For practitioners, it offers the opportunity to develop genuine autonomy in a range of interesting and varied roles.
It will also allow you to work with appropriate prescribers in a supplementary prescribing arrangement, prescribing medicines that form part of an identified/agreed Clinical Management Plan (CMP). You can either undertake the programme as a standalone qualification or as part of our MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice. On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: Individual Modules Independent/Supplementary Prescribing for Allied Health Professionals L7
Key highlights
- Prepares eligible allied health professionals for independent and supplementary prescribing
- Covers prescribing within an agreed Clinical Management Plan
- Develops genuine autonomy for varied advanced practice roles
- Can count towards an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 Most courses require IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or an equivalent approved English language qualification. Some courses have higher entry criteria, so check the course-specific entry requirements.
Scholarships
Alumni Discount
25% on tuition fees compared to other universities, making your postgraduate degree a smart investment.
PGCE Bursary
The PGCE Bursary comprises six awards of £500 each.
Up to £500
Careers this course leads to
- Independent prescriber (physiotherapist)
- Independent prescriber (paramedic)
- Supplementary prescriber (radiographer)
- Advanced clinical practitioner
- Independent prescriber (podiatrist)
Cost of study
UK/Home: £2,420 per course
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 Staffordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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