Teaching & modules
Modules
Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totaling 60 credits
Required Modules
- Practice Certificate in Pharmacist Independent Prescribing (60 credits)
This is a 60 credit module, accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council, representing 600 hours of student endeavour comprising:
- 26 days of teaching. This includes 12 study days involving attendance at either Waterloo or Guy’s campus, and flexible e-learning materials
- 90 hours of supervised practice within the clinical environment of the student personal study and preparation for assessments including a reflective portfolio of practice on-line support sessions to address student questions relating to portfolio development and physical assessments.
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.
Teaching methods - what to expect
A variety of teaching methods are used including tutorials, workshops, presentations and case studies. Material is also provided via the King’s e-learning and teaching service (KEATS).
Attendance
The seminars have a different theme each week which is related to the modules that are in the web-based learning materials to provide students with the underpinning knowledge base. Attendance at these seminars is compulsory and it is expected that annual leave will not be taken throughout these days. Please refer to the online prospectus for seminar dates.
Assessment
- Multiple choice examination
- Objective structured clinical history taking examination
- Presentation of a reflective practice portfolio, recording the individual’s learning from their 90 hours of practice
Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and examination. Coursework contributes approximately 70% and examinations approximately 30% to your final mark. Assessment comprises three distinct approaches, all of which must be passed: (1) A multiple choice examination (2) An objective structured clinical history taking examination (3) The presentation of a reflective practice portfolio, recording the individual’s learning from their 90 hours of practice. This must contain 2 patient cases, a therapeutic and risk framework as well as a range of competence related assessments. Competency is assessed using the Royal Pharmaceutical Society document ‘A Competency Framework for all Prescribers 2021. The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give a good indication of what to expect.
Application closing date guidance
Please click the relevant link in the table below to access Key Dates, for the relevant cohort that you wish to join. This document contains dates for all taught sessions, the DPP session, assessment days and online sessions.
| Application deadlines for 2025/26 | Key Dates | |
| Cohort | Deadline for applications | |
| February 2026 | Monday 8 December | Please view for details |
Please note:
If you are a funded applicant, please apply via: Postgraduate Certificate in Independent Prescribing (Practice Certificate) NHSE (Part-time)
If you are a self-funded applicant, please apply via: Pharmacist Independent Prescribing PGCert (Part-time)
Key Information
Course type:
Master's
Delivery mode:
Classroom & Online
Study mode:
Part time
Duration:
Six months, next intake February 2026
Application status:
Open
Start date:
February 2026