MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences for the Overseas Pharmacist Assessment Programme

University Of Sunderland

MSc Pharmaceutical Sciences for the Overseas Pharmacist Assessment Programme

  • Country United Kingdom
  • Course Duration 12 month
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification IELTS
  • Program Level Post-Graduate
  • Education Required Undergraduate
  • Admission intake SEP
  • Minimum GPA 55
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Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
Free GBP 0

Application Date

Application Start Date Application Closing Date
2023-03-01
2023-08-20

Program Description

The course is designed for qualified pharmacists outside the European Economic Area or hold an EEA pharmacist qualification which is not a 'relevant' qualification (other than a UK-recognised pharmacist qualification) 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.

Other 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. As part of your application, we will also need the following documentary evidence: 
  • 1. A copy of your GPhC approved adjudication letter. 
  • 2. Proof of English proficiency (please refer to the GPhC’s guidance on how they assess evidence of English language skills). 
  • 3. A letter of good standing from the police or a completed Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) (if available).
  • An alternative approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) can also be considered if the applicant's element scores are equivalent to those required for IELTS.

Extra Notes


* NOTE : The Tuition Fee is subject to change Semester wise, as such for exact Tuition Fee kindly see the Website of the respective University.
* NOTE : Pathways : Students who want to pursue a Graduate Degree through a particular University but are unable to meet the university requirements for the GPA, GRE/GMAT or English Language scores, have to take up an additional academic and language support i.e. pathways in order to ensure the admit and study at the desired University.