16 Sep 2025 (Intake closed)
Apply by: 19 Aug 2025
Semester 1
16 Sep 2025, 17 Sep 2025, 18 Sep 2025, 14 Oct 2025, 15 Oct 2025, 16 Oct 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 12 Nov 2025, 09 Dec 2025, 10 Dec 2025 (Drug Calculation Exam), 06 Jan 2026, 07 Jan 2026 (Case Presentation Exams), 13 Jan 2026, 14 Jan 2026, 10 Feb 2026, 10 Mar 2026 (Portfolio Submission), 08 Apr 2026 (Pharmacology Exam/Resit Exams), 09 Jun 2026 (Resubmission), 22 Jul 2026 (Resit)
27 Jan 2026 (Available)
Apply by: 30 Dec 2025
Semester 2
27 Jan 2026, 28 Jan 2026, 29 Jan 2026, 17 Feb 2026, 18 Feb 2026, 19 Feb 2026, 24 Mar 2026, 25 Mar 2026, 28 Apr 2026, 29 Apr 2026 (Drug Calculation Exam), 19 May 2026, 20 May 2026 (Case Presentation Examination), 26 May 2026, 27 May 2026, 24 Jun 2026, 07 Jul 2026 (Portfolio Submission), 22 Jul 2026 (Resit), 22 Jul 2026 (Pharmacology Exam), 16 Sep 2026 (Resit)
Course overview
Thank you for your interest in the non-medical prescribing module. Attendance dates are given for each cohort above. Please note full attendance is mandatory. In addition, students need to complete 90 clinical hours of practice, of which a minimum of 30 hours are to be spent working directly with the Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP).
This is short professional module validated by the Nursing Midwifery Council, General Pharmaceutical Council, and Health Care Professions Council. It prepares qualified nurses, midwives, pharmacists, physiotherapists, podiatrists, therapeutic radiographers and advanced paramedics for independent prescribing, and diagnostic radiographers and dietitians for supplementary prescribing.
The module is delivered in one induction day plus 12 study days (with an additional two half-days for exams). Teaching days are 9am-4pm, requiring full attendance and all students are required to undertake an additional 10 blended learning days (not timetabled).The proportion of online to onsite attendance will vary between cohorts, but we monitor full attendance for both. In addition, applicants may find it beneficial to complete a health assessment module prior to undertaking the non-medical prescribing programme, for example, advanced assessment skills for clinical practice.
Please note, the deadline for each cohort is 4 weeks before the first day. Applications go to the employer/sponsor on submission, and reach LSBU only after the employer has confirmed sponsorship within the application. Applications must arrive at LSBU at least 4 weeks prior to the start of the module.
We no longer offer HEE funded places for pharmacists, you will need to be sponsored by your Trust or self-funded.
Available as a standalone module: Yes
Attendance (Please note, this is subject to change for future intakes)
Dates: For attendance information, please see the top of this page. Please note, if the module is full or closed for the intake(s) this academic year, dates may not appear.
Venue: LSBU Southwark Campus
Typical intake(s): Semester 1 and Semester 2
Career Benefits
This module is appropriate for experienced pharmacists, nurses, midwives, podiatrists, physiotherapists, radiographers (diagnostic and therapeutic), dieticians and paramedics. This professional qualification will contribute to furthering advanced practice.
Assessments
- Element 1 - Drug calculation exam
- Element 2 - Case Presentation
- Element 3 - Pharmacology exam
- Element 4 - Practice portfolio
All elements of assessment must be passed to pass this module.
Assessment/submission date: The submission dates will be determined by the cohort you apply for.
This module can contribute to the following programme(s)
6015: PgDip Specialist Practice Qualification District Nursing
Funding
£2,585.00
Why Choose LSBU?
Our Central London facilities provide an ideal environment for clinical skills development and simulation learning. The skills laboratories and lecture rooms are equipped for teaching a variety of skills in a safe environment, allowing participants to develop high levels of competence and confidence under close supervision.
We offer programmes for all levels of healthcare staff. From study days and foundation degrees for staff working in bands 1-4, through to top-up degrees, specialist modules, Master's programmes and professional doctorates for a variety of healthcare professionals.
Undertaking CPD at LSBU means learning from experts with excellent knowledge and clinical skills in their area of speciality. Many of our academic staff hold joint posts between LSBU and some of London's most prestigious hospitals and healthcare services.
Course details
Course leader
Kate Davies (kate.davies@lsbu.ac.uk)
Course delivery
Onsite and online
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Prerequisites
Entry requirements for pharmacists
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- At least 1 year post registration within the UK, prior to applying.
- At least one year experience in the field in which you will be prescribing. The year post-qualification and the year working in the chosen therapeutic area / clinic practice can be the same year.
- A clearly identified scope of clinical practice for your prescribing.
Entry requirements for nurses, midwives and allied health practitioners
- Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council or Health Care Professions Council.
- At least 12 months post registration within the UK, prior to applying, as a nurse or midwife in the field in which you will be prescribing.
- At least 3 years post registration within the UK, prior to applying, as an allied health professional. At least one year experience in the field in which you will be prescribing.
- Paramedics must have evidence of previous Level 7 study and/or the ability to demonstrate advanced clinical practice in their role.
Entry requirements for everyone
- The ability to study at Level 7.
- An identified need for prescribing within your specified clinical practice.
- Support from your employing organisation.
- An identified prescribing clinician willing to act as clinical facilitator – Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP).
- Your DPP must be a doctor or an independent prescriber who has been prescribing for a minimum of 3 years. They must be currently actively prescribing and must be able to supervise you over the 6 months.
- Working clinically for a minimum of 25 hours a week in healthcare.
- If you are self-employed, you need to show in your application how you intend to prescribe. You need to have at least one year’s experience in the field in which you intend to prescribe (see above criteria). There needs to be an identified need for prescribing in your current practice. This needs to be verified by the manager / lead in the area in which you work.
- Student support for studying at Masters level is to be discussed with the pathway advisor.
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