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Places are limited on this programme and are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Please read the pre-course information and prescribing authorisations form in preparation for submitting your application (please find links for these at the end of this webpage).
The Non-Medical Prescribing module consists of 38 days of prescribing preparation which includes:
The module can be studied at level 6 (degree) or at level 7 (masters). This must be undertaken at the same level as your V100/V150 qualification. You can find this out by checking your own academic records.
The non-medical prescribing modules at Northumbria University are currently funded by NHS England, and therefore providing applicants meet the NHS England criteria, they will have no fees applied to them personally. Students will be made aware if fees are applicable during the application process.
Please ensure that you complete the application for the level you wish to study. This is shown in the course title.
The prescribing qualification / authority of independent and supplementary prescribing relates to regulatory and legal permissions.
In order to assist you in completing your application we have included a link to guidance notes via the links at the end of this webpage. Please refer to these while completing your application. You must also read the 'Pre Course Information' via the link at the end of this website page. This contains essential information which you must review prior to completing your application form.
As part of your application you will need to upload a copy of your completed Prescribing Authorisations Form to the Experience – CV section of the application (please find a link for the form via the link at the end of this webpage). If you do not attach your approval form to your application, or it is incomplete this will delay your application and may impact you being offered a place on the module.
On occasion we may ask for a self-assessment of Education Environment (where you work) if this is not a clinical environment we have established links with. If you need to complete this, we will send the information to you on application. This must be completed before we can fully confirm a place on the course.
If you are working in private practice, please see the additional entry requirements below
Practice Assessor and Supervisor Preparation
The module will be a blended delivery, therefore some days will be on campus and some days will be online. For September students the course will run on Thursdays and for the January students the course will run on Mondays. Please reserve the above days in your off duty until the confirmed timetable is provided to you at the start of the course.
Please Note:
For applicants who wish to undertake V300 (non-medical prescribing) as part of the Health and Social Practice Framework – please note additional checks are required in order to ensure you are fully prepared to undertake this module and in accordance with PSRB requirements. These additional checks must be carried out at least 6 weeks prior to module start. For applicants wishing to undertake this module in September, all checks must be completed by the 18th August, for January start, checks must be completed by 29th November, therefore, programme application and acceptance of offer must be completed before these dates
If you have any questions or queries about this module please contact us via email at NSApplicantServices@northumbria.ac.uk.
Award Type Credits NMC annotation on completion
Delivery Method Blended Online and Campus Taught
Mode of Study
Part Time
Location
Coach Lane Campus
Start September 2025
Sector
Health and Social Care
Our prescribing team include subject specialist tutors and prescribers who are actively engaged in researching the prescribing landscape and contributing to contemporary prescribing knowledge and practice. We aim for this to be a transformational learning process where you will engage in interactive, interesting and motivating learning experiences, which will help you towards confident and competent prescribing decisions. We will support you to engage in interactive and social learning opportunities through tutor directed learning activities, peer learning groups, e-learning activities, interactive mobile applications, seminars, peer review as well as group and individual tutorials. We also have a fabulous virtual learning suite where you can immerse yourself in a range of interactive applications including human anatomy and physiology.
The taught days within the module are delivered at Coach Lane Campus where you will also have access to our award-winning library, clinical skills centre and virtual learning facilities. Over the course of the module, you will work in partnership with your practice supervisor/designated prescribing practitioner to identify opportunities for you to apply and integrate learning of clinical, legal and professional requirements alongside current available evidence to support your prescribing journey towards achievement of competence in practice. Your designated prescribing practitioner / practice supervisor or assessor (NMC) will assess your progress towards achievement of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society competencies in practice. Our specialist academic tutors will support your learning and will work with your designated prescribing practitioner/practice assessors to monitor your progress through the module to completion.
Northumbria University is ranked in the top 20 in the UK for nursing provision according to The Guardian and Complete University Guides. We have an excellent award winning reputation for providing innovative, flexible and wide-ranging professional learning and development opportunities for those working in health and social care environments.
Over the past 20 years, Northumbria University has established itself at the forefront of prescribing initiatives and we have been commended by the NMC on our partnership working to develop the potential of health professionals as prescribers. We have received excellent feedback from students and employers who value our expertise and the high quality of our programmes. This module continues to build on this reputation with our enthusiastic teaching team of leading clinicians, subject experts and academic researchers who will support and guide you towards successful completion of the module. We use some of the latest technologies to support your learning to engage you in interactive, interesting and motivating experiences that will help you to acquire the knowledge and skills required for safe and effective prescribing in clinical practice. Not only will you be developing and leading service provision and enriching the patient/client experience, you will be enhancing your own clinical practice and career pathway. You really can Take on Tomorrow!
The professional award of V300 and prescribing authority, independent and supplementary prescribing, is the same regardless of level of study. Completion at degree level provides an academic award of 20 degree (level 6 equivalent) credits and at masters of 20 masters (level 7 equivalent) credits. There are differences in the assessment of degree and masters level as detailed on page 8.
If you have any questions about level of study please contact one of the team
You will need to state your choice by selecting the correct level at application point. Please give careful consideration when choosing your level of study, degree or masters. You will not be able to change the level of study once the course has started.
The module (with RPL) includes two elements of assessment• 1) Achievement of Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) competencies in clinical practice with OSCE, CMP, service user feedback & personal reflection, 2) a written assignment to include an academic poster. Students must pass each of these four assessments to achieve the award. There is no compensation between assessments.
Successful completion of all components of this module will lead to the achievement of a recordable prescribing qualification (Independent and/or Supplementary Prescriber) with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Please note, admission is at the programme leader/admissions teams discretion.
Private Practice e.g. Private Physiotherapy Entry Criteria:
Please view our placement provider risk form .
1. Provide a personal statement that details your post qualification practice, and identifies you as established and expert clinicians in your field. Learning must have been robustly consolidated and demonstrated in line with knowledge, skills, and competence.
2. Your named authoriser must supply a supporting reference. Detail of professional relationship and level of competence must be included.
3. Your authoriser must be a professional registrant practicing in your area of practice.
4. Provide a completed education audit, and employer risk assessment and insurance form.
By the end of the module you will be able to:
You will learn from subject specialist tutors who are prescribers and are actively researching the prescribing landscape, contributing to prescribing practice, academic and specialist knowledge base. Your academic tutors will help you to draw on the very latest evidence informing contemporary healthcare practice and engage in critically appraising evidence which supports your clinical practice and prescribing decision making.
We are keen to work with partners to ensure the most effective and efficient delivery models that meet your individual needs so please contact us directly to discuss your interest and explore collaboration arrangements in more detail.
For any individuals with programme enquiries please contact NSApplicantServices@northumbria.ac.uk
For organisations with business enquiries please contact businessenquiry@northumbria.ac.uk
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