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Queen's University Belfast · Postgraduate
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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate
Prescribing for Pharmacists
Queen's University BelfastLocation not specified
1 yearDuration
£2,475Per Year (Intl)
£6,500Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Offered by Queen's University Belfast, the PgCert Prescribing for Pharmacists provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year part-time structure. Do you want to advance your pharmacy career by becoming a non-medical prescriber? This programme is accredited by both the General Pharmaceutical Council and Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland to train pharmacists as non-medical prescribers. Students undertake online and work-based training and assessment in addition to a 5-day clinical skills residential in February at our Clinical Skills Centre on-campus in Belfast. International tuition fees are £2,475 per year, home/UK fees are £6,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a 95% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
Prescribing in Clinical Practice
Medicines Management and Safety
Consultation and Communication Skills
Legal and Ethical Framework for Prescribing
Clinical Skills and Assessment
Evidence-Based Practice in Prescribing
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry requirements A primary degree in Pharmacy (minimum Bachelor degree) |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 69 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£2,475
per year
Total Course Cost (1 years)£2,475
Home Student Fee
£6,500
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
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💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
5%Studying
20%Work & Study
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data
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About Queen's University Belfast
Queen's University Belfast offers Prescribing for Pharmacists as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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