Independent Prescribing for Pharmacists (Credit Only Cambridge)

Entry requirements

Degree Classification - Any

Degree Subject - Pharmacy (MPharm or equivalent)

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Months of entry

March, September

Course content

Tailored to the requirements of clinically experienced pharmacists, our Independent Prescribing course will help you to become a competent prescriber.

Our multidisciplinary teaching team is comprised of practicing clinical and prescribing pharmacists, doctors and nurses. The four-month, part-time course includes 12 days in clinical practice under the supervision of a designated medical practitioner (DMP). You’ll also benefit from 13 study days with associated pre-study day activities, which you can adapt to your own needs. Working with a DMP, you’ll get to grips with the required skills in examination and diagnostics for you to perform in a prescribing role, and to pursue competency in these areas. The course also covers advanced consultation skills, clinical decision-making, law and ethics, and public health.

Complete your course successfully and you’ll be eligible for the annotation of ‘Independent Prescriber’ on the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Register of Pharmacists.

For key dates and learning day information, please see the March 2022 Entry Timetable.

Information for international students

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Fees and funding

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