PgDip Pharmaceutical Sciences for the Overseas Pharmacist Assessment Programme Full-time

If you're a qualified pharmacist from outside the UK looking to register and practise as a pharmacist in the UK, the Pharmaceutical Sciences for the Overseas Pharmacist Assessment Programme (OSPAP) is your essential first step. Designed for pharmacists who trained outside the European Economic Area (EEA), or who hold an EEA qualification that isn't recognised in the UK, the OSPAP is one of the few courses accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). You can choose to study the course as a standalone Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) or progress to a full MSc by completing an additional research project.

The MSc route gives you the opportunity to carry out an original piece of research, demonstrating both theoretical understanding and practical skills in the field. The course content is carefully aligned with GPhC requirements, ensuring you receive the knowledge and skills needed to practise safely and effectively in the UK. You’ll also benefit from studying in a country where qu