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Study Details: PGDip 1 year full-time
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.
Why choose this course?
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 the foundation training in the UK.
Once you have been approved by the GPhC, you will need to apply to this University on receipt of your paperwork from the GPhC by emailing the admissions tutor who will then invite you to an interview on MS Teams where a discussion on prior work experience and interest in pharmacy practice in the UK will be conducted. This will also give you the opportunity to ask us any questions you may have about the course or the university.
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After completing the Postgraduate Diploma OSPAP and successfully passing the subsequent GPhC foundation training year and GPhC registration assessment, you will be able to register and practice as a UK qualified pharmacist in various environments, (including community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy industrial or academic establishments), undertaking a diverse array of challenging roles.
You are strongly advised to check the latest visa details or changes on the Home Office website and UK Border Agency website regarding working in the UK. This is very important as you will need to work as a foundation trainee Pharmacist for 52 weeks after successfully completing the OSPAP. Whilst every effort will be made to guide you through the foundation training process, including assistance with interview skills and CV writing, please be aware that it is not the University’s responsibility to secure you a foundation training position.
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