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The course is based at the Ipswich Waterfront campus and runs over two semesters, starting in September with the programme normally completed in 6 months. Campus based learning is organised over 26 days and there is also a requirement to complete 12 days of supervised practice working with a named medical supervisor (Doctor). In addition to the timetabled programme, you will be expected to engage in related independent study activities.

A large proportion of the learning will be delivered online, providing a flexible approach to learning by allowing you to study at times convenient to you.

The blended delivery approach includes a series of mandatory workshops.

The course can be accessed as a stand- alone course, undertaken at level 7 (masters). You must also undertake 78 hours of learning in practice with your Designated Prescribing Practitioner

• Candidates must be qualified for a minimum of ONE year
• Previous study at level 6, which is undergraduate degree level (UG) is a basic level entry requirement which applicants must already possess, ideally holding a full level 6 UG degree with 120 credits so they are ready for postgraduate masters level study (level 7)
• We will consider strong NMC applicants without a full UG degree, if they have successfully undertaken academic study achieving at least 40 credits within 3 years, at least 20 credits must be at level 7. These candidates will be invited for interview.
• Candidates who have not studied at undergraduate degree level will need to access alternative study at UG/PG level prior to applying for the prescribing programme.
• A DBS Certificate
• It is an NMC requirement that nurses possess skills in clinical assessment and diagnosis relevant to the area of future prescribing practice prior to undertaking this course. Candidates and employer must confirm this and in addition ensure that arrangements are in place for:

1. 78 hours for practice supervision.
2. Attendance at all university teaching days (to include campus and online teaching- 26 days in total)
3. A named Designated prescribing practitioner is in place for the 78 hours practice supervision (Practice assessor role)
4. A named Practice supervisor(s) is in place
5. Organisational governance to support NMP

Nurses/allied health care professionals must be registered with the appropriate regulatory body – NMC/HCPC

Please see the NMC’s updated prescribing standards for help with entry requirements https://www.nmc.org.uk/standards-for-prescribing-programmes HCPC prescribing standards https://www.hcpc-uk.org/standards-for-prescribing In good standing with the NMC or HCPC and any other healthcare regulator with which you are registered.

Experience in a UK health care setting and an ability to recognise, understand and articulate the skills and attributes required by a prescriber to act as the foundation of your prescribing practice while training.

An identified area of clinical or therapeutic practice on which to base your learning and up-to-date clinical, pharmacological and pharmaceutical knowledge relevant to this area.

A designated prescribing practitioner (DPP) who has agreed to supervise your learning in practice. The proposed DPP must be a registered healthcare professional in Great Britain or Northern Ireland with legal independent prescribing rights, who is suitably experienced and qualified to carry out this supervisory role, and who has demonstrated CPD or revalidation relevant to this role. https://www.rpharms.com/Professional/standards/DPP

Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) in England/Wales or AccessNI check (in Northern Ireland)

As part of your application, you (and your employer) must confirm that you have had a satisfactory enhanced criminal convictions check within three years before the start date of the course:

If you are an independent practitioner, you must apply for and supply an enhanced DBS disclosure. The University cannot complete this on your behalf

Fitness to practise / health requirements