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Non-Medical Prescribing

Queen's University Belfast
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition GBP 15,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree Postgraduate Certificate
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Belfast, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Non-Medical Prescribing at Queen's University Belfast is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Humanities over 12 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 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: GBP 15,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  5. Location: Belfast, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Non-Medical Prescribing programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Pharmacotherapeutics for Prescribing
  2. Prescribing in Practice

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: Lower Second Class

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

Entry requirements

Normally at least a 2.2 Honours degree in Nursing, Midwifery or Specialist Community Public Health Nursing. Candidates who hold a recognised qualification, approved by the University as being a suitable alternative to a primary degree, may be considered for entry onto the programme. Please refer to Special Features section for additional information. Note: application is made directly through the School.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 15,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 15,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Queen's University Belfast 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 Queen's University Belfast

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Queen's University Belfast

Belfast, United Kingdom

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months