PGCert Independent / Supplementary Prescribing at University of Kent

Entry requirements

Registration with an appropriate professional or regulatory body (NMC, GPhC, PSNI or HCPC) and in good standing; appropriate experience in the area of prescribing practice; ability to study at academic level 6 or 7. Nurses and midwives: at least one year's post-registration clinical experience in the UK. Pharmacists: relevant patient-orientated experience in a UK pharmacy setting. Allied health professionals (excluding paramedics): at least three years' post-registration clinical experience in the UK. Advanced paramedic practitioners: registered and qualified for at least five years with at least three years' relevant post-qualification experience, normally with a Master's completed or in progress. Support from the sponsoring organisation, a named practice supervisor or designated prescribing practitioner, and active clinical practice throughout. Applicants with an aesthetics scope must complete at Level 7. Application deadlines: 4pm 20 November 2026 (February 2027 cohort) and 4pm 12 February 2027 (May 2027 cohort). English language (international applicants): Good level (CEFR B2); for example IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component, or PTE Academic 63 with at least 59 in each sub-test, or a UK degree or a degree from a majority English-speaking country. All applicants are considered individually and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may be taken into account.