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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate

Independent Prescribing Practice

University of South Wales
Pontypridd, Wales
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1 yearDuration
£1,229Per Year (Home)
£1,229Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PgCert Independent Prescribing Practice at University of South Wales is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Pontypridd, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year part-time structure. This course has been developed to reflect the advanced levels of knowledge and skills required to become an Independent Prescriber. Fundamental to this course is that pharmacists, midwives, nurses, paramedics and physiotherapists will be taught alongside one another and assessed using the same assessment criteria. You will learn how to apply pharmacology, patient assessment and medicines management principles to your specific area of practice, becoming a competent and confident prescriber. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Pharmacology for Independent Prescribers
Patient Assessment and Clinical Diagnosis
Medicines Management and Therapeutics
Prescribing in Professional Practice
Pharmacokinetics and Drug Interactions
Legal and Ethical Framework for Prescribing
Clinical Decision-Making and Risk Management
Independent Prescribing Practice Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementValid professional registration (NMC, GPhC, or HCPC); minimum 1-2 years post-registration clinical experience depending on profession; appropriate experience in area of practice; ability to study at academic level 6.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£1,229

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Part-time fee per 20 credits. Full-time fees are per year. International student fees not listed on page

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of South Wales

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£23,000£28,500£33,000
5 years£26,000£33,500£38,500
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-04-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

79%Working
12%Work & Study
96%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
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Lydon Hodges Bursary

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

£2,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
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Need-based379 days left

USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
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Digital Hardship Fund 2027/2028

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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About University of South Wales

University of South Wales offers Independent Prescribing Practice as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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