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Independent/Supplementary Prescribing - PCert

University of Kent

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert

  • Location

    Medway Campus

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    05-OCT-26

  • Duration

    8 Months

Course summary

This is a well-established and successful independent/supplementary prescribing programme for pharmacists, nurses, midwives, physiotherapists, podiatrists, radiographers and dietitians.It is a part-time, 8 month blended learning programme which leads to you qualifying as an independent prescriber (pharmacists, nurses, midwives, physiotherapists, podiatrists, paramedics and therapeutic radiographers) or as a supplementary prescriber (diagnostic radiographers and dietitians). You develop the knowledge and skills to practise as prescribers and to meet the standards set by your respective professional/regulatory body. Also available at Level 6 for nurses/midwives only.Is this programme right for me?If you are a pharmacist, nurse, midwife, physiotherapist, paramedic, podiatrist, radiographer or dietitian looking to become a prescriber this is the programme you are looking for.We also run a 40-credit module as part of the University of Greenwich MSc Advanced Clinical Practice. If you are part of this Greenwich programme and have selected the Prescribing module then you do need to complete our Prescribing Application form.Teaching:The Prescribing Programme is delivered by distance learning with a total of nine in person study days at the University, plus 12 days clinical practice, overseen by a DPP/PS/PE.Accreditation:This course is accredited by GPhC, NMC, HCPC.

Application deadline

12/06/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 344month

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University information

University of Kent

University of Kent

  • University League Table

    62nd

  • Campus address

    University of Kent - Canterbury Campus, Canterbury Campus, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NZ, United Kingdom

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    31st out of 75 8

  • Entry standards

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    105 59%

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    84.0 84%

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    3.21 80%

    33rd

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