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Independent Prescribing for Pharmacists

Keele University
Keele, England
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6 monthsDuration
£3,300Per Year (Home)
£3,300Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Keele University, the Postgraduate Credits Independent Prescribing for Pharmacists provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in Keele, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 6-month part-time structure. Independent Prescribing (IP) is becoming an essential skill for pharmacists, to enhance their existing role or to act as a catalyst for role change. Our dedicated IP Team continues to develop the curriculum to ensure you meet the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) learning outcomes and are appropriately prepared for your future prescribing practice. Applications for the February 2026 intake will open on Monday 10 November 2025. Please note that this course is extremely competitive, and places fill up quickly on a first come first serve basis. Home/uk fees are £3,300 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £34,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Applications for the February 2026 intake will open on Monday 10 November 2025.
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Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements insert-e start insert-e end Teaching, learning and assessment An interactive distance learning module and a Professional Portfolio of Practice provide the backbone of the IP course with additional clinical and consultation skills taught on six compulsory study days. Professional Practice Portfolio Patient Case study Clinical and consultation skills assessment insert-f start insert-f end Our expertise Your learning will be supported by our experienced team of course managers, t

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic62————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£3,300

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Scholarships available for eligible students

Month of entry September and February Mode of study Part time Location Keele University campus Subject area Pharmacy Fees for 2026/27 academic year UK - Part time £3,300 per year Duration of study 6 months This course is no longer accepting applications from international students for the 2025/26 academic year. Please see our English Language guidance pages for further details, including English language test information for international students. For international students, find out how we

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
20%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
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About Keele University

Keele University offers Independent Prescribing for Pharmacists as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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