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.
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
Online invitations will be sent to PS/PA for an Update on the 13th January 15:00-17:00. Applicants to ensure their PA/PS are aware of this date
Please ensure you can attend university, and have protected study time as per the dates below.
| Day | Date | Delivery |
| 1 |
20/01/2025 |
Taught |
| 2 |
28/01/2025 |
Taught |
| 3 |
29/01/2025 |
Study |
| 4 |
03/02/2025 |
Study |
| 5 |
10/02/2025 |
Study |
| 6 |
17/02/2025 |
Study |
| 7 |
24/02/2025 |
Taught |
| 8 |
03/03/2025 |
Taught |
| 9 |
10/03/2025 |
Taught |
| 10 |
17/03/2025 |
Study |
| 11 |
24/03/2025 |
EXAMS |
| 12 |
31/03/2025 |
Taught |
| 13 |
07/04/2025 |
Study |
| 14 |
14/04/2025 |
Taught |
| 15 |
15/04/2025 |
Study |
| 16 |
21/04/2025 |
Study |
| 17 |
28/04/2025 |
Study |
| 18 | 05/05/2025 | Study |
| 19 |
12/05/2025 |
Taught |
| 20 |
19/05/2025 |
Study |
| 21 |
26/05/2025 |
Study |
| 22 |
02/06/2025 |
Taught |
| 23 |
09/06/2025 |
Study |
| 24 | 16/06/2025 | Study |
| 25 | 23/06/2025 | Study |
| 26 | 30/06/2025 | Study |
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
PRESCRIBING AUTHORISATIONS FORM
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 January 2025
Sector
Health and Social Care
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 here.
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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