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Postgraduate Diploma for Overseas Pharmacists (OSPAP) PgDip/MSc

Aston University, United Kingdom

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Course Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma for Overseas Pharmacists (OSPAP) is a unique program designed to provide international pharmacists with the knowledge and skills necessary to practice in the UK. The program is tailored to meet the needs of overseas pharmacists who want to work in the UK but do not have the opportunity to complete a full Master's degree. The OSPAP program provides an introduction to the UK healthcare system, pharmaceutical legislation and regulations, clinical pharmacy practice, and research methodology. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registration examination and register as a pharmacist in the UK.

Additional Information

The OSPAP program is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and clinical placements. Students will have the opportunity to engage with experienced academics and practitioners in the field, as well as network with other international pharmacists. The program is designed to be flexible and adaptable to suit the needs of busy working professionals. Aston University has a strong reputation for excellence in pharmaceutical education and research, and the OSPAP program is no exception. Upon completion of the program, students will have gained the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in their careers as pharmacists in the UK.

A Leading Institution for Pharmaceutical Education and Research in the UK

Aston University is a leading institution for pharmaceutical education and research in the UK. The university has a long history of excellence in the field, with a strong reputation for producing skilled and knowledgeable pharmacists. The university's location in Birmingham provides easy access to a diverse range of clinical placements and opportunities for networking with other healthcare professionals. Additionally, Aston University has a strong focus on interdisciplinary research, which provides students with a unique opportunity to explore the connections between pharmacy and other fields such as biomedical science, psychology, and public health.

Why You Should Study This Course

Our Postgraduate Diploma for Overseas Pharmacists (OSPAP) PgDip/MSc is an intensive course that lasts for 9 months (PgDip) or 1 year (MSc). It has been designed for students who have qualified in a non-EU country to receive the appropriate education and training to prepare them for entry into pre-registration training and UK practice. During the course, youll receive the key theoretical and practical training in topics essential for a career in pharmacy in the UK. Youll learn the newest developments in key pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy, and pharmacy practice, together with the study of health service delivery, and UK pharmacy law and ethics. With our roots stretching back to the establishment of the Birmingham Pharmaceutical Institution in 1847, being the only Pharmacy School in the UK to hold a prestigious Regius Chair in Pharmacy awarded by HM the Queen, and our strong links with the NHS and industry, Aston Pharmacy School is the ideal place to further your career in the UK.

General Eligibility

A pharmacy degree approved by the General Pharmaceutical Council for entry onto an OSPAP course. You will require documented approval from the GPhC regarding eligibility to undertake OSPAP prior to applying to Aston University. Please note that it may take up to two months to gain approval from the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Candidates wishing to apply for a pre-registration position via the national Oriel scheme, are advised that applications should be made early to ensure acceptance onto the course before June in the year of entry.

What You'll Study

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Language Requirement

IELTS7.0
TOEFL109
PTE79
Duolingo100

(IELTS) test with an overall score of at least 7 and with no score less than 7 in each of the four areas of reading, writing, listening, and speaking at one sitting of the test. Financial requirement You’ll need to show you have enough money to support yourself - unless you’ve been in the UK with a valid visa for at least 12 months on the date of your application. How much money you need depends on where you will be studying. You’ll need either: £1,334 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London £1,023 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses inside London If you’re applying for the Doctorate Extension Scheme, and you’ve been in the UK for less than 12 months, you need to prove you have a total of £2,668 for courses in London, or a total of £2,046 for courses outside London. If you’re boarding at a residential independent school, you’ll need to pay boarding fees instead. The amount you need to pay will be on your CAS. London means the City of London and the 32 London boroughs.

Programme Information

Course CategoryEconomics and International Relations

Course LevelPostgraduate

Awarding BodyAston University

Campus NameAston University, Birmingham

DurationFull-time

Available IntakeSeptember

IELTS Score7.0

Tuition FeesHome: £11,850, EU/International: £17,775

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