Non-Medical Prescribing for Pharmacists, PGCert

You may be eligible to have your tuition fees covered

through a Welsh Government bursary

non medical prescribing for pharmacists

Course Overview

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.

Why Non-Medical Prescribing for Pharmacists at Swansea?

The course is delivered through our School of Health and Social Care, so you will benefit from a diverse teaching and research environment. 

Our teaching team has a strong background in academic support at all levels, including the specific demands of work-based learning.

You may be eligible to have your tuition fees covered through a Welsh Government bursary. 

We have strong links with professional practice and academic research networks in Europe and around the world, so your learning is informed by the latest policy and practice developments.

Your Non-Medical Prescribing for Pharmacists experience

You will study one day per week via blended learning which is a mixture of remote and face to face teaching. For the face to face study, this will take place at St David’s Park Campus in Carmarthen. You will also be required to complete 90 hours of practice learning in your place of work for this qualification.

Many of our academic staff are pharmacists, registered nurses and midwives who are active in practice and research, providing an exceptional combination of theoretical rigour, professional insight, and practical expertise.

Non-Medical Prescribing careers

Your postgraduate qualification in Non-Medical Prescribing for Pharmacists opens up rewarding opportunities for further study and career development in your chosen specialty, including in research, education, policy development, and management.

Modules

Please note, if you are applying for a Non-Medical prescribing qualification that you can annotate with the GPhc, you only need to apply for SHGM22 (stand alone module).