Overview

On this PgCert Independent Prescribing for Pharmacists course at University of Portsmouth, you'll develop your clinical examination and consultation skills, and build on your understanding of pharmacology and therapeutics, to inform evidence-based management decisions alongside patients within your chosen scope of practice.

When you graduate, you'll be qualified for a career as an independent prescriber within a clinical setting.

On this course, you'll:

Learn from experts in the School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, and the School of Health and Care Professions

Get hands-on experience in clinical examination and history taking

Study topics including pharmacology and therapeutics for prescribers, clinical skills for prescribers, and professional aspects of prescribing

Improve your counselling and consultation skills in our practice dispensary facilities, where you'll consult with patient actors

Build on your clinical simulation experience in our clinical skills suite, featuring a Laerdal human patient simulator

Be supported by experienced clinical pharmacists as you develop your competencies portfolio

Career development

Graduates have gone on to take roles in:

Mental health

Rheumatology

Minor ailments

Pain management

Nutrition

Travel medicine

Critical care

Cardiology

Renal disease

HIV medicine

Respiratory and dermatology

Programme Structure

Module studied:

Prescribing and Therapeutics for Pharmacists

Work with experienced practising pharmacists to develop the knowledge and skills you need for clinical and professional prescribing.

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 8 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00

Apply anytime.

More details

There is no deadline for applications to this course. The University of Portsmouth accepts applications right up until the start date.

Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A second class honours degree in Pharmacy (BSc, BPharm or MPharm), registration as a practising pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council and two year's UK-based patient-facing experience post-registration.

All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview.

Applicants require the written agreement of a Designated Medical Practitioner to mentor them throughout the course and the support of their employing organisation where applicable.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

3230 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

3230 GBP / year

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Living costs

Portsmouth

United Kingdom

710 - 1099 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

On this course, you'll:

Career development

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Portsmouth

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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