Non-Medical Prescribing for Pharmacists
Swansea UniversityCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in medicine and dentistry with the PgCert Non-Medical Prescribing for Pharmacists at Swansea University. Based in Carmarthen, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year part-time structure. The Non-Medical prescribing qualification at Swansea University is available through a stand alone 40 credit module - Non-Medical prescribing (GPhC) SHGM22 (approved by the GPhC) or by doing a Post Graduate Certificate in Non-Medical prescribing. The Post Graduate Certificate combines the stand-alone module (SHGM22) with an additional pharmacology module (20 credits) to comprise the Post Graduate Certificate. Some pharmacists might choose this option if they have not studied for some time or if they wish to gain an additional academic qualification. Home/uk fees are £1,740 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 90% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.
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Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry Requirements We consider all applicants on their own merits and welcome applications from students with a wide range of qualifications. Explore Entry Requirements Many of our academic staff are pharmacists, registered nurses and midwives who are active in practice and research, providing an exceptional combination of theoretical rigour, professional insight, and practical expertise. Applicants are registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or, in Northern Ire |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 64 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£1,740
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Start Date Tuition Fees Mar 2026 £ 1,750 Sep 2026 or Mar 2027 £ 2,183 You may be eligible to have your tuition fees covered through a Welsh Government bursary Tuition Fees Start Date UK International September 2025 £ 1,750 March 2026 £ 1,750 September 2026 £ 2,183 March 2027 £ 2,183 Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%. You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page. You may be eligible for funding to help support you
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