Overview

Key facts

Our course is designed specifically for pharmacists and both the course manager and course tutors are qualified prescribers. In addition, our course has been approved by the GPhC to be delivered by a distance learning format requiring only four days attendance at the University and a further two online study days over a 6-month period.
The distance learning format of the course enables busy health professionals to study where and when it is most convenient to them.
The aims and learning outcomes for the course are those stipulated by the GPhC for a full Independent Prescribing programme. They are expressed below in a manner that is compatible with Masters level study. The Independent Prescribing for Pharmacists (Level 7) programme is offered at Keele University.

Programme Structure

Courses include

The module details given below are indicative, they are intended to provide you with an idea of the range of subjects that are taught to our current students. The modules that will be available for you to study in future years are prone to change as we regularly review our teaching to ensure that it is up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods, as well as student voice. The information presented is therefore not intended to be construed and/or relied upon as a definitive list of the modules available in any given year.

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 6 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

45 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Keele, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Pharmacy Pharmacology View 123 other Masters in Pharmacy 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Current registration with GPhC &/or PSNI as a practising pharmacist and be of good standing with their Regulatory Body
Have appropriate patient orientated experience practising in a hospital, community or primary care setting
Identify an area of clinical practice and need in which to develop their prescribing skills
Understand the role of an Independent Prescriber and the required skills and attributes
Able to provide written endorsement from an appropriate Designated Prescribing Practitioner - (DPP) that they will supervise the 'learning in practice' element of the course. This should be in the clinical area in which the pharmacist intends to prescribe independently immediately on qualification.

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

3300 GBP / year

≈ 3300 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

3300 GBP / year

≈ 3300 GBP / year

Living costs

Keele

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

Funding

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