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Our courses

Train to become an independent prescriber on our Non-Medical Prescribing programmes. You will learn in accordance with the standards set by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), or the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Details of the accreditations can be found at GPhC accreditation, HCPC accreditation and NMC accreditation.

Courses run twice in any academic a year (September and January) - please be aware places are limited. You can find out more about the entry requirements, fees and financial support, detailed timetables, and how to apply on the below course listing pages.

Independent Prescribing for Nurses

A part-time postgraduate programme to prepare nurses to practise as independent non-medical prescribers and to meet the standards set by the Nursing and midwifery Council (NMC). An undergraduate degree may not be needed to apply as we offer the course at academic level 6 and 7.

Independent Prescribing for Pharmacists

Providing part-time postgraduate programmes to prepare pharmacists to practise as independent prescribers and to meet the standards set by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Independent Prescribing for Allied Health Professionals

This course provides part-time postgraduate programmes to prepare allied health professionals to practise as independent prescribers and to meet the standards set by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Our staff

Meet our teaching and academic staff, and find out who might be teaching you on our various courses.

Our research

97% of our research is of international standing (Research Excellence Framework 2021, combining 4*, 3* and 2* submissions – Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy).

Stories

Find out more from our students and staff about what it's like to study and work in the University of Reading School of Pharmacy.