PGCert Independent/ Supplementary Prescribing at Cardiff University

Entry requirements

Copy of professional registration number (NMC or HCPC); employer reference (signed, dated, under six months old) confirming current work in a relevant area, at least one year full-time equivalent patient-orientated clinical experience and commitment to CPD; evidence of previous Masters-level study; evidence of a clinical assessment/diagnostics and evaluation module or equivalent skills (e.g. senior practitioner testimonial); IELTS 6.5 overall with 5.5 in all subskills, or accepted equivalent (UK undergraduate degree may be supplied instead); personal statement addressing motivation, relevant experience, career use and benefit to the profession. Self-funded applicants (working outside a health board or NHS Trust) need two additional references on clinical and academic ability. A Learning Agreement and Statement of Support form is completed after application. Recognition of Prior Learning of up to 60 credits (maximum 30 at level 6) may be considered. DBS certificate required. Places are first-come, first-served; applications normally close at the end of July.