PostgraduatePart-time

Non-Medical Prescribing

University of ChesterUnited Kingdom
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
6-12 months
Mode
Part-time
Location
United Kingdom
Next intake
SEP 2026

Overview

We offer a Non-Medical Prescribing course which employs a learning approach that is perfect for the busy healthcare professionals of today. We aim to ensure that the course delivers outcomes which meet the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Competency Framework for all Prescribers (2021) adopted by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Entry requirements

Home Students International Students The applicant must: be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (nurses and midwives), or the General Pharmaceutical Council (pharmacists), or the Health and Care Professions Council (relevant allied health professionals) be professionally practising in an environment where there is an identified need for the individual to regularly prescribe be able to demonstrate support from their employer/sponsor/designated clinical assessor have the required relevant post-qualification experience as set by your professional governing body have up-to-date clinical, pharmacological knowledge relevant to the area of prescribing have a valid Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure.

English language requirements

IELTS6.5 overall, no part below 5.5

IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (min 5.5 in each sub-skill) or approved SELT equivalent

Fees

UK students: £2,020 (2026/27) — More on UK fees

UK/Home: £2,020 (2026/27) — More on UK fees

Start dates

Sept 2026

Application deadline

Rolling admissions - apply early for visa processing

Campus

  • Wheeler, Chester, United Kingdom
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Where you will study

Cheshire West and Chester, North West, United Kingdom

Study in Cheshire West and ChesterNorth West

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