Course summary
Train to become an independent prescriber on our postgraduate Non-Medical Prescribing programme for allied health professionals. The programme comprises a variety of teaching and learning methods, including in-person study days, self-directed study and online learning. You will be expected to complete a minimum of 78 hours of learning in practice. Details of our accreditation can be found at HCPC accreditation. Since January 2020, this programme has been approved against the new HPC programme standards. You will be expected to complete a minimum of 90 hours of learning in practice. Details of our accreditation can be found on the General Pharmaceutical Council website. Since January 2020, this programme has been approved against the new GPhC programme standards. Upcoming cohorts enrolment options: September 2025 course
- Start date: 11 September 2025
- Course length: 26 weeks, including eight on-campus days
- Applications open Monday 19 May 2025 and close on Monday 14 July 2025.
- Day: Thursdays
- Start date: 22 January 2026
- Course length: 26 weeks, including eight on-campus days
- Applications open Monday 30 September 2025 and close on Monday 24 November 2025..
Modules
Full course structure and timetables for 2025 are available from [email protected]. Please state the month you’d like to join, and we will send you the relevant information.
Entry requirements
Please see our website for full entry requirements: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/2025/pharmacy-pg/pgcert-independent-supplementary-prescribing-allied
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £2400 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £2400 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £2400 | Whole course |
| Wales | £2400 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £2400 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £2400 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Reading
Whiteknights Campus
Reading
RG6 6UR