study

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

This is an accelerated course that is assessed only at master’s level (FHEQ7), so we require a relevant Lower Second honours degree or above. Evidence of at least 60 credits at level 7 may also be accepted.

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

See the HEOPS guidance for more information.