Non-Medical Prescribing - Practice Certificate in Independent Prescribing
University of LincolnProgram Overview
The Non-Medical Prescribing - Practice Certificate in Independent Prescribing at University of Lincoln 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 Non-Medical Prescribing - Practice Certificate in 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
- Location: Lincoln, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Non-Medical Prescribing - Practice Certificate in 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
- Identify the essential principles of clinical pharmacology, therapeutics and evidence-based medicine
- Demonstrate clinical decision making skills for prescribers
- Discuss critically the concept of concordance
- Demonstrate skills required for effective consultation
- Discuss critical perspectives associated with professional, legal and ethical prescribing practice
- Demonstrate the ability to safely apply an understanding of theoretical concepts to clinical practice under supervision
- Prescribe from the British National Formulary according to their designated prescribing role (supplementary and/or independent prescriber) as agreed with their employer, once annotated as a prescriber with their regulatory body
- Demonstrate reflective practice in their clinical prescribing role.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants will be required to be successful at interview and achieve a minimum pass mark of 80% in a drug calculations assessment before a place may be offered.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About University of Lincoln
University of Lincoln
Lincoln, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 7 months
