Overview

The General Pharmacy Practice (Prescribing) program from the University College London (UCL) consists of one compulsory module.

Pharmacists develop knowledge, skills and attributes to undertake safe, appropriate and cost-effective independent prescribing in partnership with patients, carers and members of the multi-professional team.

Why study this degree at UCL?

We have developed this prescribing course through consultation with key stakeholders, including service providers, clinical practitioners and pharmacist independent prescribers, to meet the needs of pharmacists wishing to train as non-medical prescribers in primary or secondary care.

The course is specifically designed to meet the needs of pharmacist prescribers working in

medicines optimisation,
GP practice,
Urgent and Emergency Care and provision of NHS 111 services and care homes.

Career

Successful completion of this course leads to the professional award of Practice Certificate in Independent Prescribing, enabling pharmacists to apply for annotation of their name on the register as an Independent Prescriber.

Programme Structure

Modules include:

General Pharmacy Practice
Clinical and Professional Development Module
Independent prescribing Module
Using Research in Clinical Practice
Audit or Service Evaluation
Quality Improvement

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-23 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Be a registered pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)*
Be a registered pharmacist within a European Union member state
Be a registered pharmacist within a non-European Union member state, but eligible for registration with the GPhC.

In addition, practitioners must have a practice base (accredited Training Centre) from which to operate and have access to an educational supervisor and a range of Practice Supervisors.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

1350 GBP / module

≈ 1350 GBP / module
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1350 GBP / module

≈ 1350 GBP / module

Additional Details

Foundation Stage One: £1,350
Foundation Stage Two 15 Credit: £337.50 per module
Foundation Stage Two CEPIP route: £1350

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Why study this degree at UCL?

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

London

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