Program Overview
The IndependentSupplementary Prescribing at University of Greenwich is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Humanities over 8 months, delivered Online. 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 humanities. 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 IndependentSupplementary 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: 8 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 2,100 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the IndependentSupplementary Prescribing programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- To prepare pharmacists, nurses and midwives to practice as independent/supplementary prescribers
- To develop the knowledge and skills required by an allied health professional to practice as a supplementary prescriber
- To meet the standards set by the respective professional/regulatory body as required within the legislative framework.
- Non-medical prescribing in context (15 credits)
- Safe and effective prescribing (15 credits)
- Consultation and decision making (15 credits)
- Putting prescribing into practice (15 credits)
- Background to non-medical prescribing (10 credits)
- Prescribing safely and effectively (10 credits)
- Embedding prescribing in your consultations (10 credits)
- The practice of prescribing (15 credits)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants should have:
Registration with the appropriate professional/regulatory body (NMC, GPhC, PSNI or HCPC)
Appropriate experience in the area of practice in which they will be prescribing
PLUS the ability to study at academic level 6 or level 7
PLUS at least 2 years post-registration clinical experience (pharmacists)
PLUS at least 3 years post-registration clinical experience (nurses and Allied Health Professionals)
PLUS appropriate numeracy skills
PLUS support from the sponsoring organisation confirming service need and access to appropriate supervised practice, and a prescribing budget to meet the costs of prescriptions on completion of training
PLUS a named designated medical practitioner who will facilitate, supervise and support the student during their clinical placement.
AHP and nurse applicants must have a Disclosure and Barring Service check no more than three years old.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 2,100 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 2,100 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Greenwich 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 Greenwich
University of Greenwich
London, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 8 months