Independent prescribing programme: Application to
request approval of an increase in student numbers
Introduction
Accreditation of independent prescribing programmes is granted based on the student numbers and number of
cohorts described at the accreditation event. The GPhC accreditation team review the full course provision
including staffing and resources to inform their decision on whether the programme can support the numbers
planned.
We recognise that during the three year accreditation cycle, programmes may wish to increase their intake in
response to both internal and external factors. Under the standing conditions of accreditation, any increase in
student numbers must be notified to the GPhC and approved by an accreditation team.
In order to approve a request to increase numbers, the accreditation team will require information about the
planned increase, together with details of how the university intends to manage the additional numbers.
We have created this short application form for providers who wish to request approval of an increase in student
numbers.
Application to request approval of an increase in student numbers
Please complete the table below providing as much relevant information as possible.
Name of programme
provider
Contact name
Job title
Address
Telephone
Email
Date of proposed new
intake or larger cohort
Rationale for increasing
numbers
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Application to request approval of an increase in student numbers
Current and projected
numbers and cohorts
(including how many
places for pharmacists)
How you will manage the
increase in numbers
including information
about resources such as
additional staff or facilities
required
Any changes to delivery
Any other relevant
information
Submitting to the GPhC
Once completed, please submit your request to:
[email protected]
We will acknowledge receipt of your request and advise you of indicative timescales for an accreditation team to
review your proposal. This usually takes up to three weeks. We will then advise you of the outcome. Should the
accreditation team require any further information before reaching their decision, we will contact you directly to
request this.
If you have any queries regarding this process, please do not hesitate to contact us on the email address above.
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