Independent/Supplementary Prescriber Programme
University of LincolnLincoln, United Kingdom
Course overview
This course is designed to provide a sound underpinning knowledge base in relation to pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics, building on students pre-existing knowledge and skills to develop their consultation ability and style. There is a focus on applied therapeutic interventions which are essential for safe, competent prescribing. Additionally, through this course, students will develop an understanding of legal, ethical, and professional perspectives to inform their future prescribing practice.
The course will also seek to develop students ability to evaluate evidence-based practice and shared decision make to ensure safe, meaningful, and concordant relationships with patients and carers.
Key highlights
- Covers pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics for safe prescribing
- Focus on applied therapeutic interventions and consultation skills
- Explores legal, ethical and professional perspectives on prescribing practice
- Supervised clinical practice learning with a portfolio of evidence
- Portfolio demonstrates Royal Pharmaceutical Society competency framework achievement
- Blended teaching through lectures, seminars and online workshops
Entry requirements
- Additional condition: work_experience — AHPs: normally three years relevant post-qualification experience in the clinical area in which you will be prescribing.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Global Leaders Scholarship
The scholarship is available to international students and is valued at 50% of tuition fees for one year of study.
Up to 50% of feesGlobal Postgraduate Scholarship
The Global Postgraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount in the first year of their studies.
Up to £2,000International Alumni Scholarship
The International Alumni Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for the first year of a postgraduate taught or postgraduate research programme.
Up to £2,000International Undergraduate Scholarship
The International Undergraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for each year of their undergraduate programme at the University of Lincoln.
Up to £2,000Lincoln Alumni MSc School of Health and Social Care Scholarship
£1000 will be paid directly to the student for each year of study for each completed academic year of study, with part-time students eligible for a pro-rata payment.
Up to £1,000Partner Scholarship
If you’re eligible to receive the Partner Scholarship, you may also be eligible to receive a tuition fee discount of £1,000 through our Early Payment Discount.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Nurse Independent Prescriber
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner
- Independent Prescriber (Allied Health Professional)
- Supplementary Prescriber
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
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 Lincoln, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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