Postgraduate Independent Prescribing Practice Module awarded by BPP University
Build the confidence and capability to prescribe safely and effectively with expert-led teaching and real‑world practice support shaped for experienced clinicians.
Overview
This module brings together the expertise of BPP and Buttercups staff to deliver the comprehensive 30 credit Independent Prescribing module. Highly skilled staff with up-to-date professional knowledge will lead the teaching and learning. Students will be developing their learning in practice, supported by their organisation and their Designated Prescribing Practitioner.
It is aimed at experienced practitioners in primary, intermediate or secondary care. Individuals will have identified an area of clinical practice in which they wish to prescribe and should have up-to-date clinical knowledge evidenced by relevant courses, post-graduate qualifications and/or experiential learning.
What you’ll study
There are five broad themes encompassed through the curriculum:
Introduction to the module
The journey of prescribing
Developing your prescribing skills
Holistic prescribing
Scope of practice and continuing professional development.
Entry requirements
The entry requirements to study the Independent Prescribing Practice Module are as follows:
Student must be a registered Pharmacist currently employed in a healthcare or pharmacy setting
Student must have employer support, evidenced in the IPPM Workplace Learning Agreement
Student must have identified an area of clinical practice in which they wish to prescribe and should have up-to-date clinical knowledge evidenced by relevant courses, post-graduate qualifications and/or experiential learning.
English language requirements
To study at BPP, it is important that you can communicate and engage in English effectively in an academic setting.
If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide proof of your ability – for reading, writing, listening and speaking in English.
View details of accepted English language qualifications
What can I do after the Independent Prescribing Practice Module?
Practice safely and effectively as an independent prescriber
Improve care delivery and patient outcomes through evidence-based decision-making
Advance clinical practice and enhance career opportunities
Course details
- Course length
- Part time6 Months
- Start dates
- April, June, August, October, December, February
- Study methods
- Face-to-face with asynchronous directed learning in London South, Southampton, Bristol, or Doncaster
- Fees and funding
- from £2,000.00Price includes VAT
- Qualification
- Independent Prescribing Practice Module awarded by BPP University
Course structure
This 30-credit module leading to the Independent Prescribing qualification runs across 26 weeks.
There are five broad themes encompassed through the curriculum:
Introduction to the module
The journey of prescribing
Developing your prescribing skills
Holistic prescribing
Scope of practice and continuing professional development.
Within these themes, there will be 10 three-hour sessions of online live virtual classrooms. There are accompanying directed learning activities that need to be completed to support and develop learning.
There will be two additional in-person clinical study days, that will enable students to practice their clinical skills, history taking and consultation skills with tutor and peer feedback.
Students are working in practice, in settings that facilitate prescribing learning during the module. Learning in class and through directed activities works synergistically with learning in practice.
How will you study
Contact hours Students will typically receive 3 contact hours per week, will need to devote at least 6 hours a week to independent study, and complete 3.5 hours of supervised practice a week.
Learning materials All required learning materials are provided online, reflecting modern working practices and minimising our environmental impact. Print on demand versions are available for students with specific learning needs.
Types of assessment
The assessment consists of one Practice Portfolio of evidence including a 1,500-words critical evaluation of the scope of practice aligned with the registration area
Learning support
Access a full range of learning support services for students with any specialist learning needs. View learning support services.
Dates and locations
Fees and funding
2026-2027 academic year
No additional fees.
Funding options
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Why study at BPP University?
Studying as an international student
We welcome students from around the world, offering a culturally diverse study environment, with our specialist service helping choose your study location, correct visa, finance options and even somewhere to live.
We’re also a Student Sponsor and are fully recognised and accredited as a Higher Education Institution.
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