Program Overview
The Health and Social Care: Non Medical Prescribing at University of Chester is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 6 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Health and Social Care: Non Medical Prescribing programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 6 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 2,160 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 1,275 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Chester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health and Social Care: Non Medical Prescribing programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- This 40 credit programme consists of two 20 credit modules
- The modules employ shared learning by nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals
- Both modules must be taken contemporaneously and successfully completed in order to register as a non-medical prescriber
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
All entrants to the programme must be nominated onto the programme and meet the following requirements:
- Be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC) or the Health Professions Council
- Be professionally practising in an environment where there is an identified need for the individual to regularly use supplementary and/or independent prescribing
- Be able to demonstrate support from their employer/sponsor, including confirmation that the entrant will have appropriate supervised practice in the clinical area in which they are expected to prescribe from an approved designated medical supervisor, including supervision, support and assessment
- Have at least three years\' relevant post-qualification experience
- Possess an ability to study at a minimum of academic Level 6 (undergraduate degree)
- Have up-to-date clinical, pharmacological and pharmaceutical knowledge relevant to their intended area of prescribing practice
- Have an ability to reflect on their own performance and take responsibility for their own continuing professional development
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 2,160 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 1,275 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 2,160 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 1,275 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Chester directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Chester
University of Chester
Moffat, United Kingdom
University of Chester is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-01-18
- Start Date 2018-03-01
- Language English
- Duration 6 months