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Prescribing for Pharmacists

Queen's University Belfast

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom•QS 2027 #174 =

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Prescribing for Pharmacists is a postgraduate certificate in Pharmacy programme offered by Queen's University Belfast in Belfast, United Kingdom. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Tuition is GBP 2,549 per year for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Certificate
Field: Pharmacy
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: GBP 2,549 / year

Last checked September 2026 · Source: qub.ac.uk ·

Program details

Overview

Postgraduate certificate training pharmacists as non-medical prescribers, accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council and the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland, combining online study with a residential clinical skills week.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: A primary degree in Pharmacy (minimum Bachelor degree) from an institution approved by the University, with GPhC and/or PSNI registration and relevant patient-oriented pharmacy experience in the UK.

Application Details

Start Date: September 2027
Application Deadline: 31st July 2027

About Queen's University Belfast

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1845
Students: 25,080
QS rank: #174 =
Programs: 281
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Prescribing for Pharmacists award?

Queen's University Belfast awards a Postgraduate Certificate in the field of Pharmacy on completion of this programme.

How long does Prescribing for Pharmacists take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does Prescribing for Pharmacists cost?

Tuition is GBP 2,549 per year for local students.

Can Prescribing for Pharmacists be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Queen's University Belfast.

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