Overview

The Overseas Pharmacy Assessment Programme (OSPAP) is a full-time postgraduate diploma starting during September and ending in May/June. The teaching is undertaken over a 3 day week during the academic year which is divided into two terms.

The Pharmacy - Overseas Pharmacists Assessment Programme (OSPAP) course from University of Hertfordshire will give you an insight into the way the National Health Service in the UK operates, inform you of the health regulatory laws and professional codes pharmacists must abide by, in addition to allowing you to integrate science based knowledge, such as pharmaceutics and microbiology, into clinical and patient focused settings.

Key Facts

After completing the OSPAP Diploma and successfully passing the subsequent GPhC pre-registration pharmacist training year and GPhC registration assessment, you will be able to register and practice as a UK qualified pharmacist in various environments, (including community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy industrial or academic establishments), undertaking a diverse array of challenging roles.

You are strongly advised to check the latest visa details or changes on the Home Office website and UK Border Agency website regarding working in the UK.

This is very important as you will need to work as a pre-registration Pharmacist for 52 weeks after successfully completing the OSPAP course.

Whilst every effort will be made to guide you through the pre-registration application process, including assistance with interview skills and CV writing, please be aware that it is not the University's responsibility to secure you a pre-registration position.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pharmaceutical Sciences and Therapeutics

Medicines and Pharmacy Practice

Preparation for Practice

Study Skills and Practice Orientation

Pharmaceutical Sciences and Therapeutics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

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More details

You can apply right up until the course starts. Course places are on a first come, first serve basis and once a course is full, we will close the intake

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hatfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Applicants must have received their General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) approval letter.

Applicants must normally have a pharmacy degree equivalent to a UK bachelor qualification as measured by NARIC.

Applicants must normally have passed the Academic IELTS test with a score of 7.0 in all components in one sitting to be eligible for adjudication. We now also accept OET with a score of B in all components in one sitting.

Applicants must normally have practised as a pharmacist, in a patient-facing role, equivalent to 6 months full time.

Students must be medically fit to undertake the Programme (including work visits) and students will therefore undergo an occupational health assessment. Students with disabilities are considered on an individual basis, all students must be potentially capable of demonstrating the competencies required by the governing body and the learning outcomes of the Programme.

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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

14700 GBP / year

≈ 14700 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

14700 GBP / year

≈ 14700 GBP / year

Living costs

Hatfield

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 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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