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Non-Medical Prescribing for Pharmacists

Subjects Allied to Medicine

Taught

PgCert

  • Overview
  • Application Timeline
  • Tuition
  • Requirements
  • Modules
  • About
  • Subject Area Information
  • Career
  • Similar courses

Overview

The PGCert Non-Medical Prescribing for Pharmacists is a one-year course that equips pharmacists with the skills to prescribe safely and effectively. It emphasizes current legislation and safe prescribing practices. This course is not available to international students.

Application Timeline

  1. September 1, 2025
    Start date
  2. March 1, 2026
    Start date
  3. May 25, 2026
    Today

Tuition

Year 1
Student categories Study
Full-time Part-time
EnglandN/A£1,717
Northern IrelandN/A£1,717
ScotlandN/A£1,717
WalesN/A£1,717

Requirements

Entry Requirements:
Language Requirements

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Modules

  • Non-Medical Prescribing (GPhC)

    Core
  • Pharmacology Principles and Practice

    Core

About

Course Overview

This one-year course is designed to provide pharmacists with the knowledge and skills necessary to prescribe safely and appropriately within their area of practice.

Key Features

  • Equips pharmacists with competency to practice as independent or supplementary non-medical prescribers.
  • Focuses on current legislation and safe prescribing practices.

Eligibility

Note that this course is not available to international students.

Additional Information

For more details on fees, scholarships, postgraduate loans, and other funding options, please visit our website.

Subject Area Information

Pharmacy is a multifaceted discipline that integrates health sciences with chemical sciences to ensure the safe and effective use of pharmaceutical drugs. Courses in pharmacy are designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of drug therapy, patient care, and the pharmaceutical industry.

Typical Course Structure
  • 1. Pharmaceutical Chemistry

  • 2. Pharmacology

  • 3. Pharmaceutics

  • 4. Pharmacy Practice

  • 5. Pharmacognosy

  • 6. Pharmacy Law and Ethics

  • 7. Pharmacoeconomics

Typical Skills Acquired
  • Analytical Skills
  • Clinical Skills
  • Research Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Ethical Judgment

Career

A pharmacy curriculum is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in various roles within the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, students are prepared to contribute to the safe and effective use of medications, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

Potential Professions
  • Community Pharmacist

    Dispensing medications, counseling patients, and managing community pharmacies.

  • Hospital Pharmacist

    Working in hospital settings to manage medication therapy for patients.

  • Clinical Pharmacist

    Collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize patient care through effective medication management.

  • Industrial Pharmacist

    Involvement in the research, development, and production of pharmaceutical products.

  • Regulatory Affairs Specialist

    Ensuring compliance with regulations governing pharmaceutical products.

  • Academic Pharmacist

    Teaching and conducting research in academic institutions.

  • Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing

    Promoting and selling pharmaceutical products to healthcare providers.

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