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Robert Gordon University · Postgraduate
£5,000scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- For postgraduate study
- Open to your course
PostgraduateProfessional Qualification
Pharmacist Independent Prescribing
Robert Gordon UniversityLocation not specified
10 monthsDuration
£2,360Per Year (Intl)
£2,600Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the Professional Qualification Pharmacist Independent Prescribing at Robert Gordon University. this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 10-month full-time structure. This pharmacist independent prescriber course will prepare you to achieve the relevant learning outcomes required by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) to be eligible to apply for annotation as a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber. The module is structured around GPhC Standards and the Competency Framework for all Prescribers. These support Pharmacist Prescribers to deliver safe and effective care. International tuition fees are £2,360 per year, home/UK fees are £2,600 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 £37,000 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Medicines Management and Optimisation
Prescribing in Long-Term Conditions
Pharmacokinetics and Drug Interactions
Legal and Ethical Framework for Prescribers
Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis
Prescribing Safety and Adverse Drug Reactions
Independent Prescribing Practice and Governance
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry Requirements What is needed for Practice Certificate Pharmacist Independent Prescribing? All candidates must meet the requirements: Registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or, in Northern Ireland, with the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI). Are in good standing with the GPhC and/or PSNI and any other healthcare regulator with which they are registered. Have relevant experience in a UK pharmacy setting and be able to recognise, understand an |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 65 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£2,360
per year
Total Course Cost (10 months)£2,360
Home Student Fee
£2,600
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
Salary data is not yet available for this course.
💼 Employment Breakdown
90%Working
10%Seeking Work
75%Professional Jobs
Official Data
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About Robert Gordon University
Robert Gordon University offers Pharmacist Independent Prescribing as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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