PGCert Non-Medical Prescribing for Nurses and Midwives at Swansea University

Programme overview

The PGCert Non-Medical Prescribing for Nurses and Midwives is a one-year part-time Level 7 course that equips registered nurses, midwives and SCPHNs to practise as independent or supplementary non-medical prescribers within current legislation. It is delivered through the School of Health and Social Care at St David's Park Campus, Carmarthen.

Department: School of Health and Social Care | Duration: 1 year part-time | Intake: September and March | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Study is one day per week by blended learning (remote and face to face at St David's Park, Carmarthen) plus 90 hours of practice learning in the workplace. Compulsory modules: Clinical Assessment and Decision Making in Non-Medical Prescribing (NMC), 40 credits, and Pharmacology Principles and Practice (NMC), 20 credits.

Career pathways

Opens opportunities for further study and career development in the chosen specialty, including research, education, policy development and management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2:2. Applicants must be a registered nurse (level 1), a registered midwife or a SCPHN; have the competence, experience and academic ability to study at Level 7; be capable of safe and effective practice in clinical/health assessment, diagnostics/care management, and planning and evaluation of care; and, for V300 supplementary/independent prescribing, have been NMC-registered for at least one year before applying. The practice area must provide governance structures, clinical support, protected learning time and employer support.

Domestic applicants: GBP 2,183 for the whole programme (2026/27). Applies to September 2026 or March 2027 start; UK fee only. Source

Intake: September and March

Duration: 1 year part-time

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