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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. In addition to the timetabled programme, you will be expected to engage in related independent study activities.

The course can be accessed as a stand- alone course, undertaken at level 7 (masters).

You must also undertake 90 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.

Pharmacists must have the following:

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or, in Northern Ireland, the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI).

In good standing with the GPhC and/or PSNI and any other healthcare regulator with which you are registered.

Experience in a UK pharmacy 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.

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

Please include your experience as part of your personal statement. Pharmacists should start by reading the GPhC publication ' Education and training of pharmacist independent prescribers: guidance to support the introduction of the revised entry requirements ' which offers clear guidance on the types of experience a pharmacist must have to access prescribing training.

Your experience could have been obtained:

• whilst studying pharmacy, and could include experiential learning, simulation, summer placements and other relevant activities.
• during your pre-registration/foundation training year.
• whilst employed in a pharmacy setting.

The types of clinical experiences you might describe in your personal statement include:

• Working clinically in a patient-facing role.
• Ability to undertake medication reviews.
• An ability to consult with service users and consider their needs.
• Having an area of intended prescribing practice and clinical experience in this area of practice.
• Evidence of your engagement with CPD in the last 12 months or since registration/revalidation.
• Your ability to use reflection for learning and development.
• An awareness of your own abilities, limitations and professional codes of conduct.
• The ability to communicate with a wide range of healthcare professionals.

Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) in England/Wales or Access NI 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.