MSc for Overseas Pharmacists (OSPAP)Aston University

Study the key principles relevant to pharmacy practice in the UK with our General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) accredited OSPAP course here at Aston University. The course has been designed for those who obtained their pharmacy degree outside the UK but wish for it to be recognised here.

Our General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) accredited Overseas Pharmacists Assessment Programme (OSPAP) has been designed for pharmacy graduates who gained their degree outside the United Kingdom. Through this course, international pharmacists can convert their existing pharmaceutical qualification so it is recognised in the UK.

During the OSPAP course, you’ll receive the key theoretical and practical training in topics essential for practice in the UK. You’ll learn the newest developments in key pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice together with the study of health service delivery and pharmacy law and ethics within the UK.

Modules:*

Professional Critical Skills
Applied Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Pharmacy Law, Ethics and Professional Practice
Practical Therapeutics
Pharmaceutical Technology
Pharmaceutics in Practice
Research Project (MSc only)
Those completing the MSc course will attend a compulsory two week induction/training session on research skills before starting their projects. Please note, students on the MSc cannot commence their pre-registration training until they have completed the course in full.