Program Overview
The Pharmacist Independent Prescribing at Cardiff University is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Humanities over 7 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 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 Pharmacist Independent 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: 7 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Pharmacist Independent 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
- 12 study days at Cardiff University where topics such as communication, consultation process, decision-making, clinical patient assessment, and clinical governance will be covered.
- The equivalent of 12 days (as a minimum) learning in practice, developing clinical assessment and prescribing skills under the supervision of the Designated Supervising Medical Practitioner (DSMP). This equates to 90 hours based upon the GPhC requirements.
- An extensive amount of study time including self-directed, or course/DSMP directed study, assignment writing and completion of a Prescribing Portfolio
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Applicants should have been registered for two years with either the General Pharmaceutical Council or the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland. They should also hold an English GCSE Grade C or above and have at least 2 years\' appropriate patient-orientated experience as a qualified pharmacist.
- Applicants must have an up to date DBS check.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Jul, 2026
About Cardiff University
Cardiff University
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Cardiff University is a major public research university located in Cardiff, Wales (UK) and is part of the prestigious Russell Group of leading UK universities.
University Profile- Application Deadline Jul, 2026
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 7 months
