University of Derby

Clinically Enhanced Prescribing

University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom

Course overview

• Postgraduate Certificate in Clinically Enhanced Prescribing Practice • Postgraduate Practice Certificate in Independent and Supplementary Prescribing for Nurses and Midwives • Postgraduate Practice Certificate in Independent and Supplementary Prescribing for Paramedics • Postgraduate Practice Certificate in Independent and Supplementary Prescribing for Physiotherapists • Postgraduate Practice Certificate in Independent and Supplementary Prescribing for Podiatrists • Postgraduate Practice Certificate in Independent Prescribing for Pharmacists

Key highlights

  • Independent and supplementary prescribing routes for nurses and midwives
  • Dedicated prescribing pathways for paramedics, physiotherapists and podiatrists
  • Independent prescribing route available for pharmacists
  • Postgraduate study in clinically enhanced prescribing practice

Scholarships

  • 10% Alumni Discount

    All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • 25% Alumni Discount

    The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.

  • Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship

    Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.

    Up to £1,000
  • Full Payment Discount

    If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.

    Up to £1,000
  • Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Talented Athlete Award

    Please contact the provider.

  • Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships

    Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Nurse Independent Prescriber
  • Pharmacist Independent Prescriber
  • Paramedic Independent Prescriber
  • Physiotherapist Independent Prescriber
  • Podiatrist Independent Prescriber
  • Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Admission

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