Admission to the course is typically through the following qualifications: • First degree or equivalent (including international qualifications). • Relevant professional healthcare (e.g. doctor, nurse) qualifications. Those without recognised qualifications will be considered on an individual basis and a wide range of prior experience may be taken into account. The RPL process is in line with the University of South Wales’ Regulations and students seeking to access this mechanism will submit evidence to the Course Director at Learna Ltd. The portfolio will subsequently be examined in liaison with the Course Link at the Faculty of Life Sciences and Education. Entry requirements for the Independent Prescribing module are different from the other modules. They are specifically defined by the IP module validation document and include: • 3 years post registration experience • 1 year in field of practice • Support of Line manager • Requirement of current role for IP status • Availability of mentor • UK Resident Please see NMC/GPhC websites for further details. Students who wish to apply to do the IP Module will be advised that they must adhere to entry requirements for the module and will be directed to the relevant department in the first instance. RPL into the one-year top up MSc course will be considered on an individual basis dependent on students demonstrating that they have met the learning outcomes of the USW PG Diploma.