Program Overview

Postgraduate Credit Prescribing for Practice (V150) Level 7

Overview

This course is designed to enable registered health professionals to develop and integrate the underpinning theory and practice to prepare them to prescribe safely, appropriately, and cost-effectively under the professional regulations pertaining to the appropriate drug formulary.

Entry Requirements

• Either a Level 1 Registered Nurse or Midwife with at least one year post-registration experience in the field of practice.
• Supported by an NHS Trust or equivalent employer.
• The minimum academic entry requirement is 120 Level 4 credits and 120 Level 5 credits.
• Recommended academic entry requirement is at level 7, so students should provide evidence of ability to study at Masters’ level.
• Provide evidence of ability to study at degree level (in any subject).
• Students will be required to provide a statement of good health and character from their employing/sponsoring organisation.
• You must provide a named Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor to support your 65 hours of supervised prescribing practice.

Funding

• Postgraduate Loyalty Discount: 20% discount on a taught postgraduate course if you’re a University of Wolverhampton Graduate.
• Self-funded: Fees can be paid in 3 instalments: November, January, and April.
• Sponsored - Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees: Your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.
• Financial Hardship: Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund for help with course-related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.
• Charitable Funding: You might also want to explore the possibility of funding from charitable trusts.

Modules

• V150 Prescribing for Practice Level 7
  • Module: 7NH065
  • Credits: 20
  • Period: 1
  • Type: Core

Contact

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• MPH Public Health
• MSc Professional Practice in Healthcare (Speciality Practice)
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