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Pharmaceutical Sciences for the Overseas Pharmacist Assessment Programme MSc/PgDip

Pharmaceutical Sciences for the Overseas Pharmacist Assessment Programme MSc/PgDip

Different course options

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

16-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Pharmacy Pharmacology

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Overview

The course is designed for qualified pharmacists outside the European Economic Area who are looking to become registered pharmacists in the UK, and is one of a small number that are accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council.

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 General Pharmaceutical Council.

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

Why us?

  • Sunderland Pharmacy School is accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council
  • Pharmacy has been taught at Sunderland for almost 100 years
  • Research in Pharmacy at Sunderland has been described as ‘world-leading’ by the latest Research Excellence Framework

Career options

On completing the OSPAP postgraduate diploma you can enter pre-registration training, this is the next stage of your training process. You must successfully complete a 52 week pre-registration position and pass the General Pharmaceutical Council’s (GPhC) registration assessment before being allowed to apply to join the register and practise as a pharmacist in the UK. Students can also exit with PGDip awards.

Modules

This module covers a wide range of topics for conducting scientific research from conceptualising research to statistical analysis. You will gain both a theoretical and practical framework for conducting pharmaceutical practice research. You are expected to apply this knowledge in the project report where you will focus on a particular area of a hospital, community or general practice.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£8,000

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£16,500

Entry requirements

To apply for this course, you must first apply to the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and pass their adjudication process, please see the GPhC website for full details on how to apply. After adjudication, the University will be informed of successful candidates. We will then invite you to apply by filling in our online application form and attaching a number of required documents.