PGCert Independent Prescribing for Pharmacists at University of Reading

Programme overview

A non-medical prescribing programme for pharmacists, approved against the GPhC programme standards, leading to independent prescribing. It includes a minimum of 90 hours of learning in practice alongside study days and online learning.

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

In-person study days, self-directed and online learning and 90 hours of supervised learning in practice with a Designated Prescribing Practitioner.

Career pathways

Credits can count towards the PGDip Foundation Pharmacy Practice or 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

Registration as a pharmacist with the GPhC (or PSNI in Northern Ireland) and good standing with regulators; an identified area of clinical or therapeutic practice with relevant experience as a foundation for prescribing; a Designated Prescribing Practitioner (GPhC requirement); ability to attend all study days. Application form with statement of purpose; funding proof or self-funding declaration; references; interview possible (online). 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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