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Prescribing Studies - Certificate and Diploma Courses and Awards
The following postgraduate Certificate and Diploma awards are relevant for Medical and Non-Medical Prescribers, and also pharmacists who are Prescribing Advisers or Practice-Based Pharmacists. These are shown below. Also, click on the examples of routes to a prescribing studies award link on the left of this page for examples of how these awards can be achieved.
Certificate/Diploma in Prescribing Studies (Open Learn)
This programme offers a flexible pathway that incorporates CPD Plus+ and CPD Plus+ Open Learn module options. For further information about the modules available, click here.
Students will develop the final learning outcomes with their Keele tutor, within the requirements that are necessary for a 5, 10, 15 or 30 credit Open Learn version of the module.
Please contact a member of our Course Team to discuss your requirements.
Certificate/Diploma in Prescribing Studies (Independent Prescribing)
A programme that incorporates the Independent Prescribing qualifying course. For further information on this programme, including an overview of its aims, objectives and educational content of the modules available, click here.
Certificate/Diploma in Advanced Professional Practice
For further information on this programme, please click here.

