Pharmaceutical Sciences for the Overseas Pharmacist Assessment program

Join the only University in the North of England to offer an Overseas Pharmacist Assessment program (OSPAP) that is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council. Register and apply for roles as a practising pharmacist in the UK with the Pharmaceutical Sciences for the Overseas Pharmacist Assessment program of the University of Sunderland.

The Pharmaceutical Sciences for the Overseas Pharmacist Assessment program of the University of Sunderland is designed for qualified pharmacists outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or who hold an EEA pharmacist qualification which is not a relevant qualification (other than a UK-recognised pharmacist qualification) who are looking to become registered pharmacists in the UK. It's one of a small number of courses that are accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Key facts

• Completing the OSPAP postgraduate diploma allows for entry to the next stages of registering as a pharmacist in the UK, and in addition, you can also apply to undertake a masters research project. The content of this course reflects the accreditation requirements of the GPhC.

• You can choose to study this course as a Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) or a master's (MSc). If you choose to study the master's level, you'll also undertake a research project. This will be an original piece of work in which you'll demonstrate both theoretical and practical knowledge.

Career options

• On completing the OSPAP postgraduate diploma you can enter foundation training, this is the next stage of your training process.

• You must successfully complete a 52-week foundation training position and pass the GPhC registration assessment before being allowed to apply to join the register and practise as a pharmacist in the UK.

Courses include:

• Pharmacy, Law, Ethics and Practice

• Clinical Therapeutics

• Research Methods for Pharmaceutical Practice and Masters Research Project