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Swansea University: Non-Medical Prescribing for Pharmacists
| Institution | Swansea University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science |
| Web | www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate |
| study@swansea.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)1792 295358 |
| Study type | Taught |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Summary
The Non-Medical prescribing qualification at Swansea University is available through a stand alone 40 credit module - Non-Medical prescribing (GPhC) SHGM22 (approved by the GPhC) or by doing a Post Graduate Certificate in Non-Medical prescribing.
The Post Graduate Certificate combines the stand-alone module (SHGM22) with an additional pharmacology module (20 credits) to comprise the Post Graduate Certificate. Some pharmacists might choose this option if they have not studied for some time or if they wish to gain an additional academic qualification.
From the Non-Medical Prescribing qualification you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to prescribe safely and appropriately within your area of practice.
The standalone module or the PGCert will equip you with the competency to practise within current legislation as an independent Non-Medical prescriber.
Visit our website for more information on fees, scholarships, postgraduate loans and other funding options to study at Swansea University.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For detailed entry requirements, please refer to our website: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/health-social-care/non-medical-prescribing-pharmacists-pgcert/ |
| Location | St David's Park, Carmarthen Jobswell Road Carmarthen SA31 3HB |
Summary
The Non-Medical prescribing qualification at Swansea University is available through a stand alone 40 credit module - Non-Medical prescribing (GPhC) SHGM22 (approved by the GPhC) or by doing a Post Graduate Certificate in Non-Medical prescribing.
The Post Graduate Certificate combines the stand-alone module (SHGM22) with an additional pharmacology module (20 credits) to comprise the Post Graduate Certificate. Some pharmacists might choose this option if they have not studied for some time or if they wish to gain an additional academic qualification.
From the Non-Medical Prescribing qualification you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to prescribe safely and appropriately within your area of practice.
The standalone module or the PGCert will equip you with the competency to practise within current legislation as an independent Non-Medical prescriber.
Visit our website for more information on fees, scholarships, postgraduate loans and other funding options to study at Swansea University.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For detailed entry requirements, please refer to our website: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/health-social-care/non-medical-prescribing-pharmacists-pgcert/ |
| Location | St David's Park, Carmarthen Jobswell Road Carmarthen SA31 3HB |
Summary
The Non-Medical prescribing qualification at Swansea University is available through a stand alone 40 credit module - Non-Medical prescribing (GPhC) SHGM22 (approved by the GPhC) or by doing a Post Graduate Certificate in Non-Medical prescribing.
The Post Graduate Certificate combines the stand-alone module (SHGM22) with an additional pharmacology module (20 credits) to comprise the Post Graduate Certificate. Some pharmacists might choose this option if they have not studied for some time or if they wish to gain an additional academic qualification.
From the Non-Medical Prescribing qualification you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to prescribe safely and appropriately within your area of practice.
The standalone module or the PGCert will equip you with the competency to practise within current legislation as an independent Non-Medical prescriber.
Visit our website for more information on fees, scholarships, postgraduate loans and other funding options to study at Swansea University.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For detailed entry requirements, please refer to our website: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/health-social-care/non-medical-prescribing-pharmacists-pgcert/ |
| Location | St David's Park, Carmarthen Jobswell Road Carmarthen SA31 3HB |
Summary
The Non-Medical prescribing qualification at Swansea University is available through a stand alone 40 credit module - Non-Medical prescribing (GPhC) SHGM22 (approved by the GPhC) or by doing a Post Graduate Certificate in Non-Medical prescribing.
The Post Graduate Certificate combines the stand-alone module (SHGM22) with an additional pharmacology module (20 credits) to comprise the Post Graduate Certificate. Some pharmacists might choose this option if they have not studied for some time or if they wish to gain an additional academic qualification.
From the Non-Medical Prescribing qualification you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to prescribe safely and appropriately within your area of practice.
The standalone module or the PGCert will equip you with the competency to practise within current legislation as an independent Non-Medical prescriber.
Visit our website for more information on fees, scholarships, postgraduate loans and other funding options to study at Swansea University.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For detailed entry requirements, please refer to our website: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/health-social-care/non-medical-prescribing-pharmacists-pgcert/ |
| Location | St David's Park, Carmarthen Jobswell Road Carmarthen SA31 3HB |
Summary
Gain the knowledge and skills you need to prescribe safely and appropriately within your area of practice with our PGCert Non-Medical Prescribing for Pharmacists.
This one-year course will equip you with the competency to practise within current legislation as an independent or supplementary non-medical prescriber.
Unfortunately this course is not available to international students.
Visit our website for more information on fees, scholarships, postgraduate loans and other funding options to study at Swansea University.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should: - have a prescribing budget in place Pharmacists applying to undertake an independent prescribing programme must: - be a registered pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council or the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland |
| Location | St David's Park, Carmarthen Jobswell Road Carmarthen SA31 3HB |
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