100+ hours of live and recorded sessions on OSPAP course structure
Guidance on GPhC documentation and university interview preparation
Personalized support for university admission and visa process
GPhC registration process support and practical training (Foundation Year) guidance
Access to exclusive webinars and sessions with UK pharmacists
Pre-departure briefings and student community access for support
The OSPAP Course helps internationally trained pharmacists become licensed professionals in the UK.
The pathway includes the GPhC document assessment.
The course offers a 1-year OSPAP diploma.
It includes a 52-week foundation training period.
The final step is the GPhC Registration Assessment Exam.
Foreign-trained pharmacists planning to migrate and work in the UK
International BPharm/PharmD graduates aiming for GPhC registration
Pharmacists looking for structured support through the entire UK licensure process
We provide online one-on-one counselling and Q&A sessions to ensure online learning is beneficial for the aspirants. Our mentors help aspirants clear their doubts and queries and get all the answers they need.
Missed a live lecture? Don\u2019t worry. You can always find a recorded lecture on our platform and revisit it as many times as you want during the course duration.
Getting the course once will help you prepare for not one but multiple attempts. You get access to all the resources for more than a year, to ensure proper revision.
We help you get in touch with a community of experts, which includes mentors, registered practitioners, previous alumni and those who have successfully cleared the exams. This adds value to your preparation and get all the guidance and motivation you need.
Yes, an Indian pharmacist can work in the UK after completing the OSPAP program.
NO, you cannot bypass the English language requirement. The GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council) requires proof of English proficiency for all overseas-trained pharmacists who want to register in the UK, and this is mandatory for admission into the OSPAP program.
Note: These scores must be from a single sitting, and usually valid within 2 years before application.
Here’s a clear breakdown of the admission requirements for OSPAP (Overseas Pharmacists Assessment Programme) in the UK:
If you're an Indian pharmacy graduate (BPharm or PharmD) and want to practice as a registered pharmacist in the UK, you need to complete the 1 year OSPAP Program (Overseas Pharmacists Assessment Programme).
After OSPAP, you must complete:
You need to go to the UK on a study visa to complete the 1-year OSPAP program (Overseas Pharmacists Assessment Programme).
After completing OSPAP, you must:
Yes, you can work as a pharmacist in the UK once you register with the GPhC.
To register, you must first go to the UK on a study visa and complete the 1-year OSPAP program (Overseas Pharmacists Assessment Programme).
After completing OSPAP, you are required to undergo 1 year of practical training under a GPhC-approved training provider (such as a hospital, retail pharmacy, or clinical setting in the UK).
Many countries accept Indian pharmacy degrees, including Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Canada.
OSPAP (Overseas Pharmacists Assessment Programme) is a one year postgraduate course in the UK that is designed for internationally qualified pharmacists. It is the first step to becoming a registered pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) in the UK
International pharmacists who have a pharmacy degree from a non-UK country and are registered with the pharmacy council in their home country are eligible for the OSPAP course. This is however subject to GPhC approval and English language proficiency (IELTS or OET).
To apply for the OSPAP course, you must first get your qualifications assessed and approved by the GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council). Once approved, you can apply to a GPhC-accredited university offering OSPAP.
The OSPAP course takes 1 year to complete and it is full-time.
The OSPAP course includes subjects like clinical pharmacy, pharmacy law and ethics, UK healthcare system and pharmaceutical sciences. The course is designed to prepare international pharmacists for practice in UK’s robust healthcare ecosystem.
The OSPAP course can be a little challenging, especially for those who are new to the UK healthcare system. However, with the required study and proper guidance, it is manageable. Many Indian and Pakistani students have successfully completed the OSPAP course and become registered pharmacists in the UK, so it’s not very tough in that sense, you can certainly do it.
After completing the OSPAP course you can become a licensed pharmacist in the UK. As a registered pharmacist you can work in hospitals, community pharmacies, the NHS, pursue industry roles or enroll for further specialization opportunities.
Yes, international students who are in the UK studying for the OSPAP course on a Tier 4, Student visa can work for up to 20 hours a week during term time and fulltime during holidays.
The success rate of the OSPAP course is generally high, especially for dedicated students. Many international pharmacists, including those from India and Pakistan, successfully complete the course each year and progress toward GPhC registration.
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