Overview

Key Features

Independent and Supplementary Prescribing at University of Kent is a part-time, blended learning programme which leads to you qualifying as an independent prescriber (community and primary care 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. Available as eight or 12 months duration. Also available at Level 6 for nurses/midwives.

Careers

There is a high and rising demand for a range of healthcare professionals to qualify as non-medical prescribers. There are career opportunities for both non-medical prescribing nurse practitioners and pharmacists in GP surgeries or other primary care settings and enhanced options for radiographers, physiotherapists, podiatrists and dietitians with the prescribing qualification.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by GPhC, NMC, HCPC

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Safe and Effective Prescribing

Consultation and Decision Making

Putting Prescribing into Practice

Background to Non-medical Prescribing

Prescribing Safely and Effectively

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 8 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-04 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

No fixed deadline for applications from home students, but we recommend to apply as soon as possible; no later than three months before your start date.

Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Gillingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Medicine Health Sciences View 932 other Masters in Health Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Registration with the appropriate professional/regulatory body (NMC, GPhC, PSNI or HCPC)

Appropriate experience in the area of practice in which they will be prescribing

The ability to study at academic level 6 or level 7

explain your reasons for study/outline your research proposal (for research programmes). This must be a minimum of 100 words and not exceed 2,000 characters.

provide details/evidence of your qualifications

provide two academic references

provide other personal information and supporting documentation.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

2750 GBP / year

≈ 2750 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

2750 GBP / year

≈ 2750 GBP / year

Additional Details

fees for 26/27 tbc

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Independent and Supplementary Prescribing.

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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