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Independent/Supplementary Prescribing (V300) Programme- Undergraduate (level 6) at De Montfort University

De Montfort University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A level 6 programme preparing nurses, midwives and allied health professionals to practise as independent and supplementary prescribers, validated by the NMC and HCPC. It has a 50:50 split between theory and practice including 12 days (84 hours) of supervised practice, and awards 45 credits at level 6 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 3005 Applied Prescribing (30 credits) and PRES 3006 Pharmacology for Prescribers (15 credits), studied as part of the BSc/BSc (Hons) Professional Clinical Practice programme.

Career pathways

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

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Application information

Entry requirements

Candidates should:; Be a nurse (level 1) or midwife registered with the NMC or a: physiotherapist; podiatrist; paramedic; therapeutic radiographer; dietician; diagnostic radiographer; (all registered with the HCPC); Possess 120 credits at level 5 (or equivalent); Have been on the relevant 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 Non-Medical Prescribing Team at [email protected]; Have the support of a suitably qualified practice supervisor and practice assessor; If English is not the applicant’s first language they must complete the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The applicant must provide an IELTS certificate to confirm a minimum score of 7.0, in reading, listening and speaking as well as a level 6.5 in writing.

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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