University of Hertfordshire · Full-time
Pharmacy - Overseas Pharmacists Assessment Programme (OSPAP)
This course is for overseas (non-EEA) pharmacists who wish to convert their existing qualifications so they can practice as a pharmacist in Great Britain. The University of Hertfordshire OSPAP is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). The Ove…
Postgraduate1 yearFull-time
Browse nursing and healthcare courses in UK
Life Sciences · Subjects allied to medicine
This course is for overseas (non-EEA) pharmacists who wish to convert their existing qualifications so they can practice as a pharmacist in Great Britain. The University of Hertfordshire OSPAP is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). The Overseas Pharmacy Assessment Programme (OSPAP) is a full-time postgraduate diploma starting during September and ending in June. Learning and teaching is undertaken over a 3 day week during the academic year which is divided into two terms. The OSPAP will give you an insight into the way the National Health Service in the UK operates, inform you of the health regulatory laws and professional codes pharmacists must abide by, in addition to allowing you to integrate science-based knowledge, such as pharmaceutics and microbiology, into clinical and patient focused settings. The OSPAP aims to prepare you for UK practice and entry to foundation training year. Whilst at the University, you will be expected to act professionally and in agreement with the Standards for Pharmacy Professionals and GPhC Fitness to Practise standards. You can read these guidelines on the GPhC website.
Getting in
As the university states it
In order to enter the Overseas Pharmacist Assessment Programme (OSPAP), you must first successfully complete the adjudication process of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) You can visit the GPhC website and check the details of how to apply, necessary documentation and evidence required. Before you start the qualifying process, it is your responsibility to check with the Home Office whether you will be able to get the necessary visas and work permits. There are limited visa options available to international students and as such there is no guarantee that you will be able to secure the necessary visa to undertake pre-registration training in the UK. Once you have been approved by the GPhC, you will be sent application details directly from the university. We will invite applicants to visit us (in person or via Skype) for an informal discussion about your work experiences and interest in pharmacy. This will also give you the opportunity to ask us any questions you may have about the course, the university, the pre-registration year, and view our facilities. It is beneficial to have some patient facing experience
Worth reading next
Bachelor's in Nursing & Midwifery: The Complete Guide
A complete guide to Nursing and Midwifery degrees — entry requirements, the apprenticeship route, NMC registra…
Studying in the UK: The Complete Guide for International Students
A complete guide to studying in the UK — universities, costs, the Student visa, scholarships and the Graduate…
Course details as published by the university. No graduate-outcome statistics are published for UK postgraduate courses, so none are shown.