Independent Prescribing Practice
University of South WalesPontypridd, United Kingdom
Course overview
The course will follow the outline curricula of the accrediting bodies the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Key highlights
- Follows outline curricula of the NMC, GPhC and HCPC
- Open to registered nurses, midwives, pharmacists and allied health professionals
- Develops independent prescribing practice within your own clinical area
- Supervised practice in the clinical area where you will prescribe
Entry requirements
- Additional condition: professional_registration — All Nursing and Midwifery applicants must meet the following criteria: Valid registration on Part 1 of the Professional Register maintained by the NMC.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
All Chevening Awards cover tuition fees and living costs for a one year postgraduate course.
Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship
USW International Students Progressing to Masters
Progression Fee Discount of £3,500.
Up to £3,500
Careers this course leads to
- Nurse Independent Prescriber
- Pharmacist Independent Prescriber
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Allied Health Professional Independent Prescriber
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1,229
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 South Wales, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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