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PgCert Independent Prescribing for Optometrists

Cardiff University

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  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert

  • Location

    Cathays Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The specific aim of the programme is to prepare you to practise as an independent prescriber and to meet the standards set by the General Optical Council (GOC) for entry on to the appropriate specialist register. As a qualified prescriber, you can prescribe licensed medicine (except for controlled drugs or medicines for parenteral (injected) administration) for conditions affecting the eye.

You will receive a broad education in prescribing practice that will develop your skills and strengthen your professional portfolio, enabling you to provide services to patients that would have previously only been available via hospital treatment. This advancement helps to reduce NHS waiting lists, provide timely clinical management to your patients and build your patient base.

The GOCs standards and learning outcomes published in 2021 have incorporated significant changes in training requirements for optometrists to qualify in Independent Prescribing (IP). This programme provides the opportunity to study 2 theory modules in Year 1, followed by the Placement in Year 2, to enable you to join the GOCs specialist register for Independent Prescribers.

You will be responsible for sourcing your clinical placement including your Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP) prior to admission. The DPP can be any IP eye care professional. You may already be working in an environment where the placement can be completed. Alternatively, you may need to arrange to attend clinics away from your usual place of work.

The School also offers a 1 year programme in IP to complete your period of study in just 9 months, providing flexibility to fit around your personal and professional commitments.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 7,500per year

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University information

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

  • University League Table

    27th

  • Campus address

    Cardiff University, PO Box 921, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3XQ, Wales

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Cardiff University has a welcoming and vibrant international community, with over 7,500 students coming from more than 130 countries.
Cardiff is a truly global institution with more than 200 partnerships and formal research links worldwide, giving students access to unique opportunities.
A wide range of dedicated support services for international students, including pre-departure advice, airport pickups, personal tutor guidance and more.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Music

    19th out of 80 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    152 71%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    23rd

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    23rd

    18

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