About this course
De Montfort University offers Practice Certificate in Independent Prescribing for Pharmacists as a 6-month postgraduate Masters Degree (Taught) programme in Pharmacy. Based in Leicester, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £2,225 per year. Intakes run across 2 windows (Autumn (September), 2026 and Spring (January), 2027).
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
Applicants need to be registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or, in Northern Ireland, with the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI). Applicants should be in good standing with the GPhC and/or PSNI and any other healthcare regulator with which they are registered. Applicants should hold a third-class honours (3rd) or above in Pharmacy or equivalent degree qualification. Applicants must have relevant experience in a UK pharmacy setting and be able to recognise, understand and articulate the skills and attributes required by a prescriber to act as the foundation of their prescribing practice whilst training.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Autumn (September), 2026
- ▸Spring (January), 2027
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
