| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-17 | 2023-06-30 |
| 2024-01-22 | 2024-11-30 |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Nurse and Midwife Prescribing AdvCert at Ulster University is a one-year part-time program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to prescribe safely and professionally. The program includes three modules of study and 90 hours of practice learning, and graduates are well-positioned for careers in various healthcare settings. Applicants must meet the University's General Entrance Requirements and hold current registration with the NMC.
Program Outline
Nurse and Midwife Prescribing AdvCert at Ulster University 2024/25 entry - Part-time Undergraduate Study in Belfast
Degree Overview:
This program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, values, and competencies to make a meaningful contribution to patient care in a safe and professional manner. It is underpinned by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s Competency Framework for all Prescribers (2021) as adopted by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Outline:
The program is a one-year part-time course consisting of three modules of study and 90 hours of practice learning. Students will attain both the academic award of Advanced Certificate and a recorded professional award Independent and Supplementary Nurse Prescribing (V300).
Assessment:
The program features a variety of assessment methods, including:
- 100% coursework for the modules "Health Assessment" and "Prescribing in Practice 6."
- A combination of coursework and an examination for the module "Pharmacotherapeutics in Prescribing."
- Practice-based learning through the "Nurse and Midwife Prescribing Practice Assessment Document (NMP PAD)," requiring students to complete a minimum of 90 hours in clinical practice and demonstrate achievement of the competencies within the document.
Teaching:
The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Hybrid learning that combines traditional classroom instruction with online components.
- Threaded discussion with supported group work.
- Individualized support from a Practice Supervisor, Practice Assessor, and Academic Assessor during the practice-based learning module.
- Engagement with expert faculty who are qualified and experienced in their respective fields.
Careers:
Graduates from this program are well-positioned for careers in various healthcare settings, including:
- Health & Social Care Trusts
- GP Practices
- Any Nursing Role that merits Non-Medical Prescribing
Other:
- Applicants must meet the University’s General Entrance Requirements and hold current registration with the NMC as a registered nurse, registered midwife, or Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) with a minimum of one year’s experience in the area they intend to prescribe.
- Students may be eligible for exemption from the "Health Assessment" module if they can demonstrate their ability to use patient assessment skills in practice.
The price of your overall programme will be determined by the number of credit points that you initiate in the relevant academic year. For modules commenced in the academic year 2024/25, the following fees apply: Fees Credit Points NI/ROI Cost GB Cost International Cost Credit Points 120 NI/ROI Cost £4,750 GB Cost £9,250 International Cost £16,320 Credit Points 60 NI/ROI Cost £2,375 GB Cost £4,625 International Cost £8,160 Credit Points 30 NI/ROI Cost £1,187 GB Cost £2,312 International Cost £4,080 Credit Points 20 NI/ROI Cost £792 GB Cost £1,542 International Cost £2,720 NB: A standard full-time undergraduate degree is equivalent to 120 credit points per year.
