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  PgDip Overseas Pharmacists Assessment Programme (OSPAP)


Full time September MSc, PGDip 9 months full-time
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Course Overview

The Aston Pharmacists Assessment Programme (OSPAP), is a General Pharmaceutical Council-accredited qualification and is essential for students who have qualified overseas to receive the appropriate education and training to prepare them for entry into foundation year training and UK practice.

This programme provides key theoretical and practical training in topics essential for a career in pharmacy in the UK. You will 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.

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Entry Requirements

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 will be required to apply for a foundation training position via the national Oriel scheme, and are advised that applications should be made early to ensure acceptance onto the course before June in the year of entry.

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Last updated: 19 December 2025