PGCert Independent and Supplementary Prescribing for Allied Health Professionals at University of Reading

Programme overview

A postgraduate non-medical prescribing programme for allied health professionals leading to independent and supplementary prescribing, using in-person study days, self-directed study and online learning, with a minimum of 78 hours of learning in practice.

Department: School of Pharmacy | Duration: Part time: 6 months | Intake: September and January | Study mode: part-time | Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Teaching combines study days, online learning and supervised learning in practice (minimum 78 hours) under a Designated Prescribing Practitioner. The award carries 60 academic credits.

Career pathways

Credits can be used towards the MSc in Advancing Healthcare Practice; a Certificate in Advanced History Taking and Clinical Assessment can be studied before or after.

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Application information

Entry requirements

HCPC registration in a relevant allied health profession (physiotherapist, podiatrist, therapeutic radiographer, paramedic, diagnostic radiographer, dietitian); normally at least three years' post-qualification experience in the clinical area of prescribing; working at advanced practitioner or equivalent level; an identified need to prescribe regularly; employer or sponsor support with supervised practice; medicines and clinical governance arrangements; a Designated Prescribing Practitioner; ability to attend all study days. Application form with statement of purpose, DPP and workplace-based learning declarations, checklist, funding proof or self-funding declaration and practice placement profile; references; interview possible. UK applicants only.

Domestic applicants: GBP 2,600 for the whole programme (2026/27). Stated for 2026/27 entry (2027/28 fee not yet available). UK applicants only. Source

Intake: Courses start in September and January

Duration: 6 months part-time

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