Overview

The Overseas Pharmacists Assessment Programme (OSPAP) programme from Aston University 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.

Career prospects

There is an excellent track record of Aston OSPAP students obtaining and successfully completing Foundation training, with graduates going on to roles in community pharmacies, GP surgeries, NHS Primary Care Trusts and hospitals.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

OSPAP Integrated Module

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

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Deadline TBC

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

130

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TOEFL^® IBT

101

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

130

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TOEFL^® IBT

101

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General 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.

An appropriate English language qualification: the GPhC have recently revised the evidence that they are willing to accept for English Language knowledge.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

16350 GBP / full

≈ 16350 GBP / full
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Citizens or residents

16350 GBP / full

≈ 16350 GBP / full

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Funding

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