Non-Medical Prescribing
University of ChesterWheeler, Chester
Course overview
We offer a Non-Medical Prescribing course which employs a learning approach that is perfect for the busy healthcare professionals of today. We aim to ensure that the course delivers outcomes which meet the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Competency Framework for all Prescribers (2021) adopted by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Key highlights
- Learning approach designed for busy practising healthcare professionals
- Outcomes aligned with RPS Competency Framework for all Prescribers (2021)
- Framework adopted by NMC, HCPC and GPhC regulators
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (min 5.5 in each sub-skill) or approved SELT equivalent
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarship
International Alumni Scholarship
Discount is for students advancing from Bachelor’s to Master’s level.
Careers this course leads to
- Nurse Independent Prescriber
- Pharmacist Independent Prescriber
- Advanced Clinical Practitioner
- Midwife Prescriber
- Allied Health Professional Independent Prescriber
Cost of study
UK/Home: £2,020 (2026/27) — More on UK fees
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 Chester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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