
Overview
On this PgCert Independent Prescribing for Pharmacists course at University of Portsmouth , you'll develop your clinical examination and consultation skills, and build on your understanding of pharmacology and therapeutics, to inform evidence-based management decisions alongside patients within your chosen scope of practice.
When you graduate, you'll be qualified for a career as an independent prescriber within a clinical setting.
On this course, you'll:
Learn from experts in the School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, and the School of Health and Care Professions
Get hands-on experience in clinical examination and history taking
Study topics including pharmacology and therapeutics for prescribers, clinical skills for prescribers, and professional aspects of prescribing
Improve your counselling and consultation skills in our practice dispensary facilities, where you'll consult with patient actors
Build on your clinical simulation experience in our clinical skills suite, featuring a Laerdal human patient simulator
Be supported by experienced clinical pharmacists as you develop your competencies portfolio
Career development
Graduates have gone on to take roles in:
- Mental health
- Rheumatology
- Minor ailments
- Pain management
- Nutrition
- Travel medicine
- Critical care
- Cardiology
- Renal disease
- HIV medicine
- Respiratory and dermatology
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Module studied:
- Prescribing and Therapeutics for Pharmacists
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Duration
- Part-time
- 8 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
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For September intake: 26 July deadline for applications from Bangladesh, Cameroon, Ghana, India, Iran, Nepal, Nigeria and Pakistan.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
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English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A second class honours degree in Pharmacy (BSc, BPharm or MPharm), registration as a practising pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council and two year's UK-based patient-facing experience post-registration.
Applicants require the written agreement of a Designated Medical Practitioner to mentor them throughout the course and the support of their employing organisation where applicable.
- All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview.
Make sure you meet all requirements
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International
2730 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2730 GBP per year during 8 months. -
National
2730 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2730 GBP per year during 8 months.
- EU Students: £2,730 (including Transition Scholarship)
Living costs for Portsmouth
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Independent Prescribing for Pharmacists.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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