Practice Certificate in Independent Prescribing (V300p)
University of SuffolkIpswich, United Kingdom
Course overview
Our Independent Prescribing (V300p) course enables pharmacists to take on the role of an independent prescriber in their area of practice. A large proportion of the learning will be delivered online, providing a flexible approach to learning by allowing you to study at times convenient to you. The blended delivery approach includes a series of mandatory workshops.
The course aims to build on your experiences and encourage the development and application of new knowledge and skills in practice. We aim to: enable you to successfully meet the standards set out by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) allowing you to request annotation as an independent prescriber. produce competent prescribers who can provide safe, effective and evidence-based prescribing to address the needs of patients in practice. enable pharmacists to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for safe and effective prescribing practice. help you to develop a systematic, evidence-based and reflective ap
Key highlights
- Meets GPhC standards for annotation as an independent prescriber
- Prepares pharmacists for safe, effective, evidence-based prescribing in practice
- Mostly online learning, studied at times convenient to you
- Blended delivery including a series of mandatory workshops
- Builds on existing experience to apply new skills in practice
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Merit Scholarship
The awards are £1,000 - £3,000 based on your academic achievements and level of study.
Up to £1,000Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarship
We will be awarding fifty (50) Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarships of £4,000 value each in the 2025/26 academic year.
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Pharmacist Independent Prescriber
- Community Pharmacist Prescriber
- Clinical Pharmacist
- GP Practice Pharmacist
- Hospital Pharmacist Prescriber
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 Suffolk, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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