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Independent/Supplementary Prescribing (V300) level 7 at De Montfort University

De Montfort University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A postgraduate level 7 programme preparing nurses, midwives and allied health professionals to practise as independent and supplementary prescribers. It is validated by the NMC and HCPC and has a 50:50 split between theory and practice, including 12 days (84 hours) of supervised practice. Successful students gain 45 credits at level 7 alongside the professional qualification.

Duration: One day per week over two semesters (October to May, or January to September)  |  Intake: October (8 October 2026) and January (2 February 2027)  |  Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Two modules: PRES 5005 Applied Prescribing (30 credits) and PRES 5006 Pharmacology for Prescribers (15 credits), taught over two semesters with lectures, tutorials, action learning sets and self-directed study.

Career pathways

Qualifies registered health professionals to prescribe from the BNF within their competency and professional body authorisation.

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Entry requirements

Candidates should:; Be a nurse (level 1) or midwife registered with the NMC or a (all registered with the HCPC): physiotherapist; podiatrist; paramedic; therapeutic radiographer; dietician; diagnostic radiographer; Possess 2:2 or equivalent BSc (Hons) degree; Have been on a relevant HCP /NMC Professional Register for a minimum of one year; Be competent in: patient assessment, diagnostics, planning and evaluation of care; Ideally you should possess a course such as a "Consultation and Physical Examination skills" module or equivalent before you apply for the V300; Alternatively, you can present your portfolio of evidence of how you have developed these skills to the Programme Leader; Have the support of a suitably qualified Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor; Have the support of a prescriber willing to take on the role of continuing professional development facilitator on qualification; Have, if applicable, managerial and non-medical prescribing lead support (for self-employed candidates this is not required but a professional reference is required instead.).

Intake: October (8 October 2026) and January (2 February 2027)

Duration: One day per week over two semesters (October to May, or January to September)

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