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Non-Medical Prescribing Programme FAQs

Non-Medical Prescribing Programme FAQs

Do you have a question about our Non-Medical Prescribing programme here at BNU? Don't worry, we have produced a set of questions and answers to support your queries.

Suitably qualified, nurses, midwives, pharmacists and allied health professionals.

Level 6 entry: 60 credits at Level 5 are normally required to access the degree level programme.

Level 7 entry: 60 credits at Level 6 are normally required to access the Level 7 programme.

However please refer to the ‘entry requirements’ section on the NMP website, for additional information surrounding clinical roles and Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRBs) requirements.

60 academic credits at level 6 or level 7.

The programme consists of 14 face-to-face study days with a further 12 days of directed/self-directed study. The course can be accessed over one semester (Short course - 2 days of university study a week, Tuesday and Friday) or over 2 semesters (Long course - one day of university study a week. Either a Thursday or Wednesday depending on availability).

February and September.

Uxbridge.

Yes, the NMC standards for the V300 programme are met in our non-medical prescribing programme.

Yes, this must have been within the last 3 years prior to applying for the programme.

Not necessarily, this will depend on your role and experience.

Yes.

90.

There is no opportunity to APL on this Programme, as the course requires completion in its entirety, to gain the full NMP qualification.

The NMC require all students undertaking the non-medical prescribing programme to be supported by 2 clinicians within their clinical area. The Practice Supervisor should work with the student and offer regular support. The Practice Assessor will also work with the student and is responsible for signing the competency document at the end of the period of study.

The Supervisor and Assessor should meet regularly to review students' progress. Further information can be found here.

Yes, pharmacists must be supported by a Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP) further information can be found here.

 

Yes, you require a Practice Educator (PE) to support you. Further information can be found here.