This page is for Pharmacists Migrating to the UK.
If you want to become a GPhC registered pharmacist in the UK, and you fall into either of these categories:
- are qualified as a pharmacist outside of the European Economic Area (EEA),
- or hold an EEA pharmacist qualification which is not a ‘relevant‘ qualification (other than a UK-recognised pharmacist qualification)
You will need to undergo,
- an Overseas Pharmacists Assessment Programme (OSPAP)
- 52 weeks of pre-registration training in England, Scotland or Wales
- signed off as satisfactory by your tutor the GPhC registration assessment with a pass result
The primary stage listed above is the OSPAP, to apply you first must submit an application fee of around £600 and send an “applying-for-eligibility-to-complete-an-overseas-pharmacists-assessment-programme-form”. The key points the GPhC is looking for you to meet include:
- Your degree must be determined to be comparable to the UK Bachelor’s degree completed by NARIC.
- You must hold a license to practise pharmacy in a given country.
- A professional and academic reference.
- A score of 7 across the board in one sitting of IELTS.
- Passing an interview by the OSPAP board (if you are called up)
- Complete 12 months Pre-Registration Training after you have passed the OSP Assessments. This pre-registration training period is to be completed under the same terms and conditions as required of UK MPharm graduates.
- Sit and pass the GPhC’s registration examination.
If you are accepted you will be put on a course in a University the course includes::
- General pharmacy law – tutorials and resources dedicated to improving your understanding of UK Pharmacy Law.
- Pharmacy sciences – key points in Evidence-Based Medicine in the UK.
- Ethics – tutorials on the Medicines Ethics and Practice, the bible for UK Medical Ethics.
- Working practices – tutorials and resources dedicated to looking at the differences between pharmacy in the UK and abroad.
- Societies and associations – introduction to a database of associations that can aid you in your move.