PGCert Non-Medical Prescribing for Pharmacists at Swansea University

Programme overview

The PGCert Non-Medical Prescribing for Pharmacists is a one-year part-time Level 7 course that combines the GPhC-approved 40-credit prescribing module with a 20-credit pharmacology module. It prepares pharmacists to practise as independent non-medical prescribers within current legislation.

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: Non-Medical Prescribing for Pharmacists (GPhC), 40 credits, and Pharmacology Principles and Practice, 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

Applicants must be approved by the Health Board Prescribing Pharmacy Lead and Clinical Manager, hold a current enhanced DBS check and demonstrate the ability to study at Level 7. GPhC requirements: registration as a pharmacist with the GPhC (or PSNI in Northern Ireland) and in good standing with any other healthcare regulator; relevant experience in a UK pharmacy setting; an identified area of clinical or therapeutic practice on which to base learning; and a designated prescribing practitioner with independent prescribing rights who has agreed to supervise learning in practice.

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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