Independent Prescribing
University of BrightonBrighton: Falmer, United Kingdom
Course overview
Due to high pressure within the NHS we have received a high number of applications for the independent prescribing module. Our partnership and commitment to the NHS along with Health Education England commissioning of this programme has resulted in a decision to suspend acceptance of aesthetics practitioners on to the independent prescribing module for the foreseeable future. This decision is reviewed regularly against the context of the position of the NHS and demand for the programme.
Changes to this policy will be communicated via this page, as they occur.
Key highlights
- Programme commissioned by Health Education England
- Delivered through a close partnership with the NHS
Entry requirements
Applicants at level 7 must possess a bachelor degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Applicants must be a first level registered nurse or midwife, or registered allied health professional (paramedic, physiotherapist or podiatrist only). Applicants normally must demonstrate the ability to study at level 6 and have studied at level 6 within the last five years Applicants must demonstrate appropriate experience, knowledge in physical assessment skills and clinical reasoning, which may be evidenced through prior learning, relevant clinical experience, or completion of a physical assessment module (or equivalent), either before or as part of their current course of study.
Applicants must have at least one year of post-registration experience and have spent the year immediately prior to application working in the clinical field in which they intend to prescribe. Applicants must have the support of their employer to undertake this module. Applicants must have a designated practice supervisor and practice assessor to support them in the practical element of the module, both of whom must hold current independent prescribing status with a PSRB.
Please note paramedic applicants can only take this module as part of the MSc Advanced Practice (or similar), or if the MSc Advanced Practice (or similar) has been completed when prescribing was not an available option.
Scholarships
Change Studentship
The award covers postgraduate Home/UK course fees (£9,250 GBP for 2025–26), and travel expenses to access a mentoring programme organised by the university.
International Office Scholarships
The scholarship is awarded as a £2,500 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £2,500Outreach Progression Scholarships
Scholarships worth £6,000 each (£2,000 per year over three years).
Up to £6,000Sport Scholarships
Financial support (details of the amount for academic year 2026–27 will be confirmed later in the year)
Vice-Chancellor International Postgraduate Scholarship
Our Vice-Chancellor international postgraduate scholarships of £2,500 are automatically granted to students from specific regions.
Up to £2,500Vice-Chancellor International Undergraduate Scholarships
The total award is £5,500 across a standard three-year undergraduate course.
Up to £5,500
Careers this course leads to
- Nurse Independent Prescriber
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner
- Midwife Independent Prescriber
- Physiotherapist Independent Prescriber
- Podiatrist Independent Prescriber
- Advanced Paramedic Practitioner
Cost of study
UK/Home: See: mailto:[email protected] | International: See: mailto:[email protected]
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 Brighton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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