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Non Medical Prescribing

This module supports nurses, pharmacists, and selected allied health professionals in gaining independent and supplementary prescribing rights, with tailored pathways to meet professional and regulatory standards.

About this course

This module has been developed following the Government's decision to extend prescribing responsibilities to nurses, pharmacists, and some allied health professional groups.

There are three pathways available on this module depending on your specialism.

Pharmacist Independent Prescribing (available at Level 7)

This module is run as a blended taught version with 10.5 days in the University and the remaining study time online/blended.

The aim of this module is to enable pharmacists to practise and develop as prescribers and to meet the standards set by the General Pharmaceutical Council. (The students on successful completion of this module will also be a supplementary prescriber).

Nurse Independent and Supplementary Prescribing (available at Level 6 and Level 7)

This module aims to prepare nurses, midwives and specialist community public health nurses to prescribe safely, appropriately and cost effectively as an independent/supplementary prescriber.

Physiotherapist, Chiropodist, Podiatrist and Paramedic Independent and Supplementary Prescribing (available at Level 6 and Level 7)

The aim of the module is to enable physiotherapist/chiropodist/podiatrist/paramedic to demonstrate their knowledge, competence and safety in the principal areas of independent and supplementary prescribing. It will also enable physiotherapist/chiropodist/podiatrist/paramedic to apply and integrate theory to practice in their area of professional practice.

· The January intake of this module is delivered on Thursdays on campus. The September intake of this module is delivered on Wednesdays on campus.

Entry Requirements

What do I need?

This course is available to UK applicants only.

All entrants to this programme must meet the requirements as stipulated by GPHC, NMC, or HCPC. You must be registered with the relevant council for your profession.

For more information on the entry requirements for your specific pathway, please contact fhs.admiss@hull.ac.uk.

Typical offer

Flexible

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Fees & Funding

How much is it?

£3,178 (40 credit module)

£2,922 (Level 7)

Applicants from the local area accessing programmes and individual modules may be eligible for funding from NHS Health Education Yorkshire and Humber. For more information, please contact fhs.admiss@hull.ac.uk.

Funding may also be available through your employer.

Standard Tuition Fee

£3,178

per 40 credit module

Ready to get started?

Take the next step in your professional development and apply now for the Non Medical Prescribing module.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the programme in more detail, we’re here to help.

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