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MSc - Master of Science
University of Sunderland
Full Time
SEP
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
City Campus, Sunderland
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
University of Sunderland
Full Time
SEP
1 year
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The course is designed for qualified pharmacists outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or who 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. It's one of a small number of courses that are accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).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 GPhC.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.You can apply with or without your GPhC adjudication, however, you will need to have this in place prior to attending an interview. Your offer will be assessed and if eligible, you will be offered an interview. To be eligible for interview, you will need to have your GPhC adjudication and to have notified us of this.
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.
Students living in
Domestic
£8,000 per year
Students from Domestic
Masters (MSc): £8,000, Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip): £5,350. The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.
£16,500 per year
Students from EU
Masters (MSc): £16,500, Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip): £11,000. The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.
£16,500 per year
Students from International
Masters (MSc): £16,500, Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip): £11,000. The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.
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