How to Become a UK Pharmacist via OSPAP // Part 1- Preparing your documents
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- I hope you enjoyed this video and I am hoping to film more so we can have conversations around the OSPAP preparation, life after OSPAP and into the journey of becoming a UK Pharmacist and beyond. If you have any questions, leave them below this video and I will reply. Other topics to discuss in future videos include visas, choosing OSPPAP universities, pre-registration placements, passing the professional registration exams, getting a job as a pharmacist and many more.
Link to OSPAP Series Playlist- • Pharmacy/OSPAP
Part 1 Video-
How to Become a UK Pharmacist via OSPAP // Part 1- Preparing your documents- • How to Become a UK Pha...
Part 2 Video-
How to Become a UK Pharmacist via OSPAP // Part 2- Choosing OSPAP providers - • How to Become a UK Pha...
Part 3 Video-
How to Become a UK Pharmacist via OSPAP // Part 3- Applying for the UK Student Visa (Tier 4)- • How to Become a UK Pha...
Part 4 Video-
How to Become a UK Pharmacist via OSPAP // Part 4- Answering some questions (FAQ)- • How to Become a UK Pha...
Part 5 Video-
How to Become a UK Pharmacist via OSPAP // Part 5- Pre-Registration Application and Tips + Oriel System • How to become a UK Pha...
Part 6 video-
How to become a UK Pharmacist via OSPAP // Part 6 - Sharing my Pre-Registration Experience in Hospital- • How to Become a UK Pha...
Part 7 Video- How to Become a UK Pharmacist via OSPAP// Part 7- Revising for GPHC Pre-Registration Pharmacy Exam(Part 7)- • How to Become a UK Pha...
Part 8 Video- How to Become a UK Pharmacist via OSPAP// Part 8- Important Questions (Q&A) & FAQs - • How to Become a UK Pha...
Part 9 Video- How to Become a UK Pharmacist via OSPAP// Part 9 All about OSPAP Modules - • How to Become a UK Pha...
Part 10 Video- How to Become a UK Pharmacist via OSPAP// Part 10-How to Become a UK Pharmacist// GPHC Pre-Registration Exam Tips - • How to Become a UK Pha...
Part 11 Video- How to Become a UK Pharmacist (OSPAP) // UK Clinical Pharmacist in Hospital- • How to Become a UK Pha...
Part 12 Video- How to Become a UK Pharmacist via OSPAP// Community Pharmacy vs Hospital Pharmacy (Part 12)- • How to Become a UK Pha...
Part 13 Video- How to Become a UK Pharmacist via OSPAP// UK Job Options in Pharmacy apart from OSPAP- • How to Become a UK Pha...
Links
General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC )- www.pharmacyregulation.org/
GPHC OSPAP Information- www.pharmacyregulation.org/re...
GPHC OSPAP Fact Sheet- www.pharmacyregulation.org/si...
GPHC OSPAP Application Form- www.pharmacyregulation.org/re...
GPHC English Exemption Information- www.pharmacyregulation.org/si...
UK NARIC - www.naric.org.uk/naric/Indivi...
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Very detailed and informative, I didn't even know about this pathway the whole time until recently, many thanks for this!
Thank you for your very kind comment and I am glad you find the videos helpful. I hope all your plans work well!!
Happy to know about this channel you are doing a wonderful job!
Thanks a lot
Wow. This is so helpful. Thank you so much.
Thank you so very much and I am glad you found the video helpful. x
Really insightful. I can't wait to start this journey as well.
Habiba Mohammed Amin you are very welcome and I hope it all works out in your favour.
@@Fashstyleliv how much time do they take for testing that are we eligible or not?
Any update?
It used to be a month but I hear it takes longer due to the pandemic etc. Probably 2 months or so as far as all your documents are complete.
On?
I'm so so happy I came across your channel. I've been looking for this information for months now. Thank you so much for all the detailed information. You truly are a saviour ☺
You are very welcome and I hope your journey to becoming a UK Phatmacist is a smooth one. Good luck.
Very helpful bless you
Thank you so much and I am glad you found it useful.
We want more TH-cam videos pls ❤️ and keep it my girl 💯💞
Awwww I really appreciate this. I miss making videos but I always answer comments. I am working on coming back soon. Thanks once again xx
Hello, your video is of such great help .
can you please guide me what is a GOOD STANDING LETTER and what should be contained in it , thankyou.
Hello and thanks for watching. I am glad you found my videos useful. It is usually the Pharmacist Council in your home country that writes the letter of good standing and they send it directly to GPHC so you should not bother with the content because I am sure they know what to write. The GPHC has some specific information that they require on the letter of good standing and this can be found on their website (on the OSPAP guide/FAQ and application form).
thanks for this Insightful video! I want to ask about the acceptance rate for OSPAP in uk universities if approved by GPHC ?
Thanks for watching. I am not sure what the acceptance rate is and I believe the GPHC and the universities alone will have that information. From experience, I know more than a handful of people who have done the OSPAP programme from various countries and I have never heard of anyone rejected by any university especially after the GPHC approval because once the GPHC approves you, it means you have met several requirements. Of course, some universities usually have other requirements but I think once you go on their website and meet these requirements, it would be difficult for them to reject you. I know Brighton usually makes students pass their Calculation test prior to an unconditional offer (I don't know if they still do it) and if you don't pass this calculation test, they won't provide an unconditional offer. Generally, I think once you meet the GPHC and the universities' requirements, it would be a straightforward process. Good luck.
Thank you very much for all this informations
Also does my gpa need to be high or is any degree okay , like does it affect my acceptance rate ??
Hello and thanks for your questions. I don't think they particularly look at the grade (I mean the GPHC when it comes to approving your application to apply to the universities for OSPAP). As far as you are a registered pharmacist in your country and meet all the other requirements, then that should be fine. I know some universities may require a certain grade so you may want to check the universities to see what their other requirements are.
I’m so grateful that I came across your channel, it’s really really helpful!! Thank you so much. I have a question here:
The website of GphC says “All courses starting in 2023 and 2024 are already oversubscribed, due to high demand and applications carried over from last year. This means that you are unlikely to be able to find a place to study during this time.” Does this mean I don’t have the opportunity to study ospap this and also the next September?😢 when should I submit my documents to them? Looking forward to hearing from you. Thank you so much.
Hello and thank you so much for your message and huge apologies for the late response. It appears that is the case but do keep an eye on the GPHC website to be updated on the latest developments. You can also email them directly with any specific queries. They will be best placed to provide the right guidance.
Hi !!! , thanks for this great video. I would like to if there were extra benefits of doing the masters OSPAP compared to pg diploma for career or perhaps PHD in UK .
Thanks
You are welcome. If you need a UK student visa for the OSPAP, you are better off selecting the M.Sc version as you are able to switch (in country) to either a post study visa (also known as Graduate visa) or Tier 2 visa whereas the Diploma does not allow you do this. I am not sure about PHD prospects. Good luck.
Hello, just came across your channel, thank you for making such insightful content.
I have one question about visa process.. How to get a valid visa from our own country to study OSPAP as it's an indication that you are going to permanently settle in other country?
What approach should one take for the Visa interview?
Hello and thanks for watching and your kind comments. I think it should be clear that anyone studying for OSPAP intends to stay in the UK but I get what you mean. The advice I always say is to be truthful and all will be well. I did not have a visa interview in my time so I am not 100% sure of how it works.
Heyy.. Thanks for the very detailed information. It is very helpful. Is the process same for a Pharm D student??
Yes I believe so. As far as you don’t have a UK Pharmacy degree, you would need to do the OSPAP.
Hello there, thanks alot for this video. I have just watched all but need to confirm if this programme is age dependent (any idea?) 40years above can still apply?
Hello and thanks for watching. No, the OSPAP is not age dependent. I hope this helps. Good luck!
Hi thanks for your video...
Please I will like to know how easy it is for an overseas graduate to get a pre-registration placement after the OSPAP program.
Thanks for your comment and I think it is. As long as the overseas student starts everything in good time, it is definitely possible.
Hi dear, thank you for this informative video, my question is;
1. Will I still need to send hard copy documents to GPhC? I thought you mentioned in one of your videos that they now accept soft copies?
I am currently in Nigeria
Hello and thank you for watching my videos. I believe you need to still send hard copies to the GPHC. I don’t think I mentioned that GPHC now accept soft copies of any documents in any of my videos but the do post the link to the video so I can clarify for you.
Thank you for this video😊
There is a discrepancy in my name. The name on my original certificate and my passport are not exactly the same. Is this going to be an issue and Can I provide an affidavit to correct this issue?
Thanks for watching. GPHC requires that your name should appear the same way (word for word and letter for letter). On the GPHC OSPAP application form which I linked to in the description box, there is a section (section c; page 27&28) that tells you what to do if there's a discrepancy in your name. I think it involves a statutory declaration and involving a solicitor. Hope this helps.
Does OET test acceptable for OSPAP? I found only IELTS but GPhC also accepts OET test which I found in their website but not under OSPAP.
Also, Is there any specific format for the letter that I need to get from the my country’s council?
I believe GPHC released a statement on their website stating that they are accepting OET and IELTS for OSPAP and the schools who are offering OSPAP are accepting OET as well but always best to email the schools to make sure they are accepting it. With regards to the letter of good standing, I believe your country's council should have done it before for others so they will be aware of the format. If in doubt, check the GPHC website on OSPAP or the OSPAP application form as it gives a broad idea of what the letter should contain. Good luck!
Great video!
Does the result from Naric has validation time?
Thanks. I am not very familiar with NARIC as I did not use it in my own time. Maybe check their website?
hello thank you for the video , one thing i want to clear that is birth certificate important for this? as you said in video?
Hello and thanks for watching. As far as I know the GPHC has put that as a required document so it has to be provided. They have put on information on their website and the application form on what to do if you don't have a birth certificate or issues obtainign it, you have to complete a statutory declaration which is included in the form. I hope that's useful. Good luck.
Thank you so much for a very informative video clearing every little detail
I have a question can the letter of good standing and reference letter be sent by email also??
Thank you so much for watching; I am glad you find the video helpful. As far as I know, the letter of good standing is usually posted but I suggest emailing the GPHC to find out if these documents can be emailed. They are usually good at getting back to you with a response. Good luck with your plans!
@@Fashstyleliv okay thank u so much
Very informative thank you but I have a question
How can a non-eea with eea qualifications apply to the gphc.
Thanks for watching. It all depends on various factors. Are you licensed to work as a pharmacist in the EEA country? If so, I will recommend getting in touch with GPHC and they will provide a clear direction on what you need to do. If you are not licensed to work in the EEA country as a pharmacist, I am afraid you may need to do the OSPAP. To clear any doubts, I strongly recommend getting in touch with the GPHC.
Hi there. Thanks a lot for this insightful video, but I have a lot of questions to ask regarding documentation.
1) what is u’ve left ur home and already in uk will the pcn and ur referees still need to send a letter of good standing
2) how much is the university fee for the one year training program
3) about the solicitor signing on ur photograph how is that possible if ur already in uk or u get a uk solicitor
Thanks as I await ur response
Hello and thanks for watching. See my responses below:
1. Yes, you still need both. I was already living here in the UK for 5 years before I commenced OSPAP.
2. All schools have different costs. You need to check their websites for their current fees. Check University of Brighton, University of Hertfordshire, Aston University Birmingham and University of Sunderland
3. Yes, you can use a UK solicitor.
Good luck
What if you are not able to provide the letter of good standing because you are a fresh graduate? Will GPhC still consider it
Thanks for watching. I believe the letter of good standing is an essential requirement for the GPHC adjudication. If you are a fresh graduate but eligible to register (even though you are not yet registered), I believe your country's pharmaceutical coiuncil should be able to provide a letter to that effect. Other than that, it may be difficult. I think you may want to enquire from GPHC if you are still unable to obtain a letter of good standing. I hope this helps.
Thank you for your guide.
Please how can one obtain admission after GPHC has given approval for OSPAP?
What processes would one follow in order to obtain admission?
I have a part 2 to this video where I talk about the process. Once you get approval from the GPHC, they usually send your details to the university or you can just contact them directly and apply via the website..xx
Hello! Thank you so much for the information. I'd like to ask a question pls.
I went through the GPhc website and it seems you don't have to be currently registered in your country before you can apply for OSPAP. Pls could you confirm if I'm right?
I wanna be certain because I'm currently on provisional registration in Nigeria( I haven't done the 1yr internship yet) and i'm not sure if PCN can provide a letter of good standing if I haven't been fully registered. Do you think they can? If not, can my certificate of provisional registration be accepted by Gphc as a proof that I am not currently registered? Thank you
Hiya, I am glad you enjoyed the video. I looked at the application form again and there is a section (the letter of good standing section; I have linked the form in the description box above) which says if you are not registered or practising yet, the pharmacist council may still provide the letter of good standing provided they confirm you are eligible to register. It may be best to contact PCN; I am sure they have come across similar cases. I hope you are able to sort that out. Good luck.
@@Fashstyleliv You're a life saver! I truly appreciate all the help. I wish you all the best.
Hlo mam, thanks a bunch for providing such detailed information.
Is the 52 weeks internship paid, and if so , how much do they pay.
And is there any scholarships for doing OSPAP course
Thanks for watching. The answer is yes to being paid for the 52 week pre-registration period. I have a video here th-cam.com/video/NGrL3QD36P4/w-d-xo.html and here th-cam.com/video/RAlwWALzRDE/w-d-xo.html. With regards to scholarships, there are quite a few and you could start with looking for some in your home country and with the university where you intend to complete the OSPAP but you have to apply very early as the spaces go quickly. Good luck.
Hi mam your videos are very helpful. I have a career gap of 8 months, but I am working full time now.
I took a break to further pursue higher studies and due to pandemic since most classes where conducted online I decided not to join.
This is the reason for my gap, so if I mention the same reason in my application will it affect my application or is it fine to have a career gap with justifiable reason ?
Hello and glad to hear my videos are helpful. I don’t think a career gap is a problem as far as you just mention the reason in your application. Good luck
hello , thank you for the helpfull video. what is diffrent between becoming pharmacist via OSPAP and GPhc?
i studied pharmacy in italy in english language , would like to become registered pharmacist in UK , which route should i apply? do i need english certificate (ielts), as my course was in english i wonder if i need english language certificate or not? thank you
Hello and thanks for watching. I am glad you enjoyed my videos. OSPAP is the name of the course that is part of the 2 year (and 3 step process) of becoming a UK pharmacist. GPHC is the UK pharmacy regulation body. I am not sure if you need the English exam or not. The best thing will be to contact the GPHC for this as well as questions on how to become a UK pharmacist since you are from a European country. I know in the past, people did not have to do OSPAP if their pharmacy degree was from an EEA country.
If I had masters degree from an EU country in a certain area, does it qualifies me to work in UK? Or I still need to do OSPAP exam?
Hi and thanks for watching. There are various criteria that can determine if you can work in the UK (any job at all). If you have a Master Degree from an EU country, you may work in the UK (not as a Pharmacist) provided you meet other immigration rules and visa requirements . If you want to work in the UK as a Pharmacist and you don't have a pharmacy degree from the UK, you will have to complete the OSPAP route which includes OSPAP, Pre-Reg and passing the final exam.
Your video is so insightful!
Thank you.
I have a couple of questions.
1. Can an employer be used as a reference for OSPAP? If yes would that be categorizes under academic or employment reference.
2. Can I submit all the documents required of me to GPHC while I prepare for and write my IELTS. Then have the result sent to them by adding GPHC address during IELTS.
3. Would I need to submit my permanent license alongside original degree certificate or just my original degree Certificate?
4. After the one year OSPAP MSC programme are we given an MSC certificate?
Thanks for watching and glad you found it useful.
1. Yes an employer can be used as a reference and that would be classed as employment reference.
2. I have heard that GPHC only open a file for you once they have received a passed IELTS result from you and it makes sense unless they will be inundated with so many documents. I think it is best to start gathering the documents and pass your IELTS. That way, once your results are in, you can send your documents.
3. I think you need your original degree certificate. I don’t recall them requesting for a license rather they request for a letter of good standing which is issued by your pharmacist council in the UK and send directly by them to GPHC.
4. I believe so but I am not sure an M.Sc OSPAP is valid anywhere else apart from UK.
@@Fashstyleliv Thank you so much for your swift response. I asked the first question wrongly. I meant to ask, can your internship employer from the place you conducted your mandatory 1 year internship training programme offer you a reference? Would that be an academic reference or employment reference?
I think it can serve as both but I would rather use it as an employment reference and use a university one as an academic reference.
Thanks so much for all ur videos!!
Will like to ask, which ielts should I write: ielt academic or ieltvi academic. Thanks for ur response.
Thank you so much for watching my videos :-). It will have to be the IELTS Academic version which is the one GPHC has accepted for years. You also need to score a minimum of 7 across each aspect (Speaking, Listening, Writing and Reading) and overall 7 minimum.
Vivian, were you able to confirm if it should be the academic IELTs or the academic IELTVI?
@@samanthastrydom1744
Hello, its the academic ielt we are to write
Can you please tell about the visa requirement for the pre-reg internship?
Thanks for the question. I will have to do some research but I do know that you have to choose the M.Sc version for the OSPAP which will enable you switch your student visa to either a Tier 2 or a Post Study Work visa (when it becomes available sometime this year or next year). I will recommend checking the Gov.UK website and search for Tier 2 visa requirements or watch some of my videos on the OSPAP playlist e.g FAQ video and Student Visa video for some useful links. I hope this is helpful..
I would like to ask if I can get a certificate of Good standing from the pharmaceutical council of Nigeria if my only experience is the one year compulsory internship program?
I think so. You can check with PCN but I think it is possible.
Heyy! I'm currently doing my Pharm D in India, which is a six year course here, consisting of 5 years of academic study and 1 year of internship. So I just wanted to know whether the internship is considered as work experience and a reference letter pertaining to the same can be used ?
Hello and thanks for reaching out. Yes, the internship period can count as work experience and I believe you can use a reference letter from that but you can always email GPHC to clarify in case things have changed. Good luck.
Thanks a ton ! 😊
I schooled in Nigeria but moved to Ghana and took their licensing exam to be licensed here, my question is since I didn’t write the licensing exam in Nigeria(I am not registered in Nigeria as a pharmacist but in ghana), Do I still get my letter of good standing from the council in Nigeria since that’s where I schooled
That’s interesting. I believe you will need the letter of good standing from Nigeria’s PCN because that’s where you obtained your pharmacy degree. You can also submit (in addition) the Ghanian one because I believe there’s a section of the form (do double check though) that may ask if you are also licensed as a pharmacist elsewhere. The best way to clarify might be to email the GPHC international applications. Good luck!
Hii.
Can a Bpharm degree holder apply for OSPAP or is this only for both bachelor and masters degree?
I just completed my bpharm n I wanna know what I need to do, masters, or ospap program+ MSC.
Yes, you can. All that you require is a Pharmacy degree that is comparable or equivalent to a UK Pharmacy degree and be registered or eligible to register in the country where you obtained your pharmacy degree. Of course, you have to meet all the other criteria listed on this video and on the GPHC website. I hope it all works well for your.
Hi,
If i'm not working currently coz i just graduated so can i send 2 academic recommendation letters ?
That’s an interesting question. I think it’s best to go through the Application form (it’s linked in the description box) to find out if that’s permissible but best to email the GPHC as they would have the best suggestion.
Hello!! Warm Greetings!! its me once again with another doubt. One of my friends has started preparing the documents, she has completed Master of Pharmacy in India, here our doubt is..should she provide only transcripts of bachelor of pharmacy (degree course in India) or transcripts of M Pharm (masters course) or both?
Hello and thanks for watching. To prevent any confusion, I believe it is best for her to provide transcripts for both. For a more accurate answer, she can email the GPHC (their email for OSPAP is on their website) and clarify. Good luck to her.
If some one have 2 year Msc pharmacology in research degree from the Uk Nottingham trent university
Is GPHC still need IELTS?
Thanks for your questions. As far as I remember, IELTS is valid for only two years so I believe a new IELTS would be required. I will definitely recommend emailing the GPHC (their email address is on their website and they are quick to reply). I hope it works out well for you.
Hi, if I’ve a B.pharm degree what’s the next step I need to do if I want to pursue my career in clinical pharmacy in uk?
Do you intend to work as a pharmacist? If Yes, you need to do OSPAP. If you don’t want to work as a pharmacist but you just want an M.Sc in clinical pharmacy, then you can apply to the schools directly but you still won’t be able to practice as a UK pharmacist until you pass the OSPAP process.
Pls I want to add GPHC address to my ielt result but I'm not seeing Gphc in the address. What should I do? Thanks for response.
Hello and thanks for watching. I am unsure how to help as it usually comes up in the drop down box. Try Pharmacy or other words within General Pharmaceutical Council. Or maybe refresh the page or contact IELTS.
Hello, you mentioned writing the IELTS exam in one sitting with at least a score of 7 in all aspect. What if I don't get the required scores in my first sitting? Does it mean it is over? I can't try again? I can't write again to get the required scores for application? Please I need your response. Thank you
Hello and thanks for watching. You can write the IELTS exams as many times it takes for you to get a minimum of 7 across all aspects and an overall minimum score of 7. In one sitting means, you can’t combine two different IELTS results. Hope that’s clearer. Good luck.
Hello, please what do you mean by certified copy.
Hello and thanks for watching. By certified, I mean the original document has to be taken to a recognised lawyer or solicitor in your country and a photocopy of the original document is made in their presence and the lawyer/solicitor signs and writes a date to say they have seen the original document. GPHC also has specified wording that they want the solicitorlawyer to use. You usually would pay a small fee for the service to the lawyer/solicitor.
Hi..I have a question for you…for an international student who arrives the UK on student visa, when is the course said to have completed, thereby qualifying to the recently reintroduced Post Study Work Visa.m? is it after the one year, after completing the course and sitting the exam or is it after the year long pre-registration training that follows it? Or in other words, does an international student start their internship or the pre-registration training on the post study work visa or on the student visa which might have been issued as part of the course? Or in other words, is the pre-registration training part of the initial course term time, so that the candidate applies to the Post Study Work visa after the completion of the 1 year’s training and thereby the registration or does the candidate have to apply for the post study visa, so that they can start their internship ?
Hello, as an international student with a student visa, your student visa expires at the end of the actual OSPAP course which is approximately one year (M.Sc version) and you will be eligible for the post study work visa (PSW) once you have completed and passed the OSPAP. You then have a choice of using the PSW (which is usually 2 years) to complete the pre-reg training year and write the final GPHC exam and then you can work for an employer with the 2nd year or you can skip the PSW abd apply for a work visa after the OSPAP which can be up to 1-3 years depending on which visa you apply for. The 2nd option requires different rules and of course for the employer to sponsor you whilst you don't need a sponsor for the PSW. So, No the pre-reg training is not part of the OSPAP course so your student visa only covers the course. The candidate has to apply for PSW or another working visa to enable them commence pre-reg and write the final exams. Hope this makes sense.
@@Fashstyleliv makes sense..thank you very much for responding..I highly appreciate it..hope to seek answers to more questions in the future and I hope you wouldn’t mind that..tc
No worries at all and good luck!!
Good day ma...As regards meeting GPHC standard...Is a B-pharm degree from a Nigerian University good enough?
Yes it is. I had a B.Pharm from Unilag and it was fine + I met other GPHC requirements.
I have a doctor in philosophy in pharmacy degree here in the philippines, do i still need to have a MsC degree?
Yes you do need to complete the OSPAP M.Sc if you need a student visa to study in the UK. If you have another type of visa e.g.spouse visa, etc. then you can do the OSPAP Pg Dip. If your pharmacy degree is from a non-EEA country, you need to complete the OSPAP if you want to practice as a UK pharmacist.
Hi thanks for your videos
I have done pharm d
I want to apply for uk student visa
Could you please guide me which one will be best for me either ospap msc or msc in clinical side I have no financial issue
Hello and thanks for watching. If you need a UK student visa, you need to apply for the M.Sc OSPAP. The PG Dip option is best for those who don’t require a student visa (i.e. people who already live in the UK or have a dependant visa or any other kind of visa). Good luck.
heyy so if after completing the pre reg and getting a job, can I like work in an industry or work as a clinical pharmacist? (more into research later on)
You can work in any sector once you complete and pass all the steps to qualify as a UK pharmacist. I believe you can get jobs in pharmaceutical industry without being a UK pharmacist but I don't know much details about it.
@@Fashstyleliv thank you so much❤
I'm in northern Ireland it's the same step or there's a difference please helps me to understand what I should do 🤗
Hello and thanks for watching. I believe you still have to complete OSPAP via the process explained in this video. For more information, I will recommend checking out the PSNI website (which is the pharmacist council for Northern Ireland)--> www.psni.org.uk/registration/pharmacist-registration/ . Good luck
Good day ma'am, is it possible to get into the ospap with a 2.2 GPA? Or I should not bother applying
Yes you can as far as you are a qualified and licensed pharmacist in your own country or eligible to register as a pharmacist in your country. You have to also meet GPHC's other requirements but they are all straightforward.
Thanks for these insightful videos. I want my husband to start the process, however he is afraid age might be a factor in approving eligibility by GHPC because he is in his 50's. What do you think?
Hello and thanks for watching my videos. I don’t think age is an issue. What the GPHC are looking for is meeting their criteria for OSPAP and if he has had any gaps in his practice or not working as a pharmacist, he can explain and put that in his application. I think some universities don’t like when there is a very long gap but if he has no gap (i.e. he has always worked as a pharmacist), that should not be a problem. Good luck to him.
@@Fashstyleliv thank you so much. After resigning as a manager from a pharmaceutical company he set up a company which includes a community pharmacy and has practiced almost everyday since then.
Our hope is revived and we will start in earnest.
Daalu.
Ma'am I am an M pharm graduate from India..right now I am waiting for my ielts results. I'm looking forward to join the OSPAP course by September 2021. When is the deadline to apply for ospap in various universities.
Thanks for watching and I wish you all the best with your IELTS results. On the GPHC website, they say the latest they would receive your documents is July each year but I will encourage you to do it sooner so you can have time to amend any issues, get your admission into Uni and apply for your visa without feeling rushed. Hope it all works out well for you.
I have graduated in October last year and I don't have work experience ,would the OSPAP be hard for me ?And can I apply with work experience?
Hello, it’s hard to say how difficult or easy OSPAP will be for anyone because people are different. If you work hard and focus, you would pass the OSPAP. Yes, you can apply without work experience and if you do have any gaps in between, then just put an explanation for it.
Hi, is it possible to get a job during the OSPAP study that can cater for the 1 year tuition fee?
To be honest, i don’t think so but it is not impossible. On a student visa, you can only work 20 hours per week during term time and the OSPAP year is quite a stressful year to combine both work and study. I am sure people have somehow managed to do it but I have no idea what kind of job. I am sorry I have not been able to help you.
Hi, thanks for the videos. I have some doubts. 1. The application should be filled in typing or pen?
2. Do I need a letter from my current employer?
3. If I have BSc. Pharmacy and MSc. Clinical Pharmacy both from outside UK but were recognized by naric. Can I write both in the application or I have to select BSc( the space allocated in the form for education is only one)?
Regards
Thanks so much for watching my videos. Please find my responses below
1. You can do either but you will need to sign with a pen (I believe)
2. Yes, you need a letter of reference from your current employer if you are employed at the time of applying for the GPHC Adjudication
3. You should write the actual qualification of pharmacy so in this case, it will be the B.Sc. You can write both as well.
@@Fashstyleliv thanks for replying.I am thinking about applying to ospap and wanted to learn more but I am hesitant about the post ospap period in terms of visa and work. After finishing OSPAP course, how difficult it is to find a training location and to what percentage will the oriel system helps? is there any difference between graduating from university and another in terms of getting job?
@@ajalani5301 Hi and thanks foor your comment. It is really hard to say but I believe most OSPAP students do end up getting a place for their pre-reg and move onto find jobs as UK pharmacist. It may not be in the city you want but it is very possible and many people including myself have crossed this hurdle so you should be fine. I do understand the uncertainties especially with changes to visa but the advantage in the coming years is that they are bringing back a post study work visa which is for two years so you would have ample time to get a job without having the company sponsor your visa (at least during the period of your post study work visa). The Oriel system is mainly for hospital pre-reg training spots and som community and GP practice but there are many community pharmacies that are not on the Oriel system who need pre-regs. I hope this is reassuring.
@@Fashstyleliv thank u for the informative response. I have prepared most of the documents and ready for posting. Would a letter of recommendation from pharmacy incharge would be acceptable as a letter from my employer?
What is Enic statement of compatibility on ospap form?
It helps the GPHC ascertain if your degree of pharmacy in your home country or wherever you qualified is comparable to UK standard.
Please how can I get letter of good standing from pcn
You have to contact the PCM directly to let them know. They are quite familiar with it.
Thanks so much for this video. I am still a bit confused. For a pharmacist and mother of 4 kids planning to relocate to Uk. What is my best option; start application for OSPAP and strive hard to pass or apply to study a different msc program in Uk. Use my student visa to come with my dependents?
Hello and thanks for watching. I think it depends on what you want to achieve and your personal circumstances. If you are looking to relocate to the UK and live here and work as a pharmacist, then your best option is the OSPAP. Studying a different M.Sc programme has its advantages but will not avail you the opportunity to become a UK pharmacist as the only way to do that is via OSPAP regardless of the M.Sc you undertake. You can use your student visa to bring your dependants but I am guessing you are okay with the costs. It can be quite expensive and unless you have family in the UK or help to keep an eye on your kids, it can be challenging. If your kids are all above 5 then that may be easier but if any are under 5, you would have to pay for childcare costs and they could be quite steep depending on where you live. Are you coming with your partner/hubby? If so, looking after 4 kids may be manageable. It is not an easy decision to make but best to explore all angles. Good luck!!
Fashstyleliv thank you very much for your response. Very challenging indeed
Hi I have a doubt, recently Britain has updated the shortage occupation list and that includes Pharmacist job, does this mean OSPAP not required for overseas pharmacist or Pharmacist who migrates through the shortage occupation list would be considered seperate? If so, what could be the difference between those who have completed OSPAP and the pharmacists enters through shortage occupation list ( point based system)?
Hello and thanks for your message. The inclusion of pharmacists in the shortage occupation list only just makes it easier for employers to employ you once you become a UK Pharmacist. The only way to become a UK Pharmacist if you obtained your pharmacy degree from a Non-EEA country is to complete the OSPAP programme, complete the Pre-reg and pass the GPHC registration exam. Unfortunately, there are no ways around this. You cannot work as a UK Pharmacist without completing the above steps. I hope this is useful.
That was very insightful...again ended up with a doubt..I am a bachelor degree holder in pharmacy. I have been working in Clinical Research data management for several years..would it be possible for me to work in clinical research data management without registering as pharmacist with gphc.
Thanks in advance.
@Reshma Suresh Thanks for your response. I am not an expert around Clinica Research Data Management but my guess is that you don't need to be a UK Pharmacist to be in that role (you don't need to register with the GPHC as a pharmacist). However, this all depends on what the role entails and if they specify that they want a UK Pharmacist. The best option will be to find the job and then discuss further with the employers to see what specifications they are after. I hope that's useful and good luck.
Thank you so much for your time and patience!!!
Does my home country work experience counts in uk or i have to start as fresh new pharmacist?
It can count but I think some organisations do value UK experience more mainly because the pharmacy laws and practice of other countries may differ.
Good day Ma, Thank you so much for the video. You mentioned a non-refundable fee of £687 to GPhC, what situations can make someone not eligible?
You are welcome. There are various factors which I believe just the GPHC know so I am not sure. I think if your pharmacy degree is not comparable with UK standards that may be a reason but that’s just my personal thought.
Do I need to be registered in the country that qualified me? Or can I apply now as a fresh graduate?
You need to either be registered in the country that you qualified in or be eligible to register in that country. The most important thing is that the pharmacist council in your country must be willing to provide a letter of good standing for you because it is required for the GPHC application/adjudication process before you commence the OSPAP. Hope that is clear.
Hi mam !
i have recently done my "Pharm-D" degree from Pakistan.
Can you please provide me detail about "OSPAP" in PDF or any link where i can have detailed information step by step !
All links are in the description box. Good luck.
Hello Pharm. So I graduated with a second class lower from my pharmacy school in Nigeria...about applying for a msc in public health...wanted to know if I’m still eligible to apply for OSPAP since I didn’t graduate with 2:1 or higher
Hello and thanks for your question. Is there any reason why you want to apply for M.Sc in Public Health instead of OSPAP straight even if you have to wait a bit? As far as you have graduated from a pharmacy school and are licensed as a pharmacist in the country where you graduated (or at least eligible to register) and the PCN is willing to give you a letter of good standing, it should be fine. Of course, the GPHC have other requirements which you have to meet which you can find on their website. Good luck.
@@Fashstyleliv thanks Pharm
hello mam will this all be done on student visa and from our home country ? and like what is exactly a ospap and i completed my bpharm so do i need to do mpharm or i can directly go with this pls reply mam
Yes indeed. You have to complete the process with GPHC first before you will be allowed to apply to the universities. You don’t need a student visa to complete the GPHC process but you need one to enroll on the actual OSPAP course. If you have B.Pharm, you can move into OSPAP
Can we write that I need to look after my family so was unemployed
You can write whatever the true reason for your not having work experience or any gaps within your application
Please is it a must to write the IELTS before registering for the GPHC?
Yes it is. They usually will only open a file for you after you have passed the exam. Remember to select that a copy of your IELTS is sent directly to GPHC when you register for the examZ good luck.
Does post study work visa after ospap msc completion help in getting work permit visa easily
Some one told me apply for msc clinical pharmacy practice because it is easy and ospap msc procedure is difficult but I want to know which option is the best one in getting work permit easily either ospap msc or msc in pharmacy clinical practice
I don’t think any course is easy but if you want a straightforward and easy way to work as a pharmacist in the UK, then OSPAP is the way. I am not sure about job prospects when you complete a Clinical Pharmacy Practice course. The Clinical Pharmacy M.Sc does not allow you to practice as a pharmacist in the UK; the only way to work as a pharmacist in the UK is through OSPAP.
Hi,
I am currently pursuing my 4 th pharmd in india. I like to pursue a career as clinical pharmacist. I would like to know the procedures and process involved in accomplishing my dream in uk.
alias seethy thanks for stopping over. This is what this video is all about so you can watch it and other videos in the series on my channel. I also have a playlist for pharmacy related content.
Please do tell about independent prescribing
Thanks for watching. Will do in due course.
Please I want to start my pharmacy journey as an undergraduate student in the UK university what course should I fill for when signing up for the university program
And need guide please thank you
Hello and thanks for watching. I am afraid I am not an expert when it comes to the undergrad pharmacy programme in UK (MPharm). With regards to the course to choose in the university, it should be MPharm but that’s about all that I know of the course. Perhaps ask the universities directly for guidance. Good luck
My last question sister what is the passing score in msc ospap out 180 credit???
It all differs depending on the module and university. It may be more useful to check the individual university website for pass marks. In my university (Brighton), the pass mark for some modules was at least 50% and some modules were higher (one was 70%) so it all depends. They also required a certain percentage for attendance. It is all different for various universities.
Also please the documents going to be sent directly to the Gphc is it the original documents
Yes they mainly require original documents and they would return your degree certificate back. You should check their website as there are some documents that you need to send and some that need to be sent directly from the organisation to GPHC
www.pharmacyregulation.org/
Thank you for the info. Is it possible to defer an admission.
Thanks for watching. I believe so but I guess it would all depend on the school. If GPHC has already provided an approval to you then it is valid for 2 years but after the two years, you have to start from the scratch including paying the GPHC fee all over again and obtaining some documents again such as Letter of Good Standing, rewriting and passing IELTS/OET (I think they are both valid for 2 years), etc.
Thank you so much
What if we don't have experience as I was preparing for Ielts exam I was unable to work
You don’t need to have work experience but you need to provide reasons for any gaps you may have in your application.
Hello, maam. Hope you are okay. I have a doubt on my mind. I have completed bachelor of Pharmacy from Bangladesh. I'm a registerd pharmacist there. But i don't have any experience. Currently, I am doing MSC in applied public health in UK. Course was 2 years. It will finish this April. I have visa till August. Can i apply for OSPAP diploma course? Will they provide visa to me for course? How does it work actually? Or i have to take PSW for the course?. Looking forward to your answer.
Hello and thanks for watching. I think it all depends on you. You can apply for either an extension of a student visa (you can check the go uk website) or you can apply for PSW and complete OSPAP but again you need to check the rules to make sure you are not breaching any immigration rules. It all depends on your finances. If finances were not an issue, I would say extend your student visa to cover OSPAP (choose the M.Sc to be on the safe side so you can apply for PSW afterwards. Some people say you can get PSW with OSPAP Diploma but I doubt that. Only time will tell). After the OSPAP, you get the PSW to cover pre-reg and one extra year when you become a registered UK pharmacist before moving to the skilled worker visa. Or after OSPAP, you could switch to a skilled worker visa if you get a sponsor. Good luck.
Ospap msc course is 180 credit if students unable to get this 180 credit then student can not get the ( psw)???
Yes, if a student fails the ospap, they can’t get the psw or do pre-reg. They can repeat the module they failed or resit an exam. In some cases, depending on how badly they failed, they may not have the option of repeating or resitting. It still causes a lot of delay which is why it is very important to prepare well and work hard.
What requirements for admission as pharmacist students for admission any collage/university
It is best to check on the university websites for their requirements as they all differ. Good luck.
Hi mam can please tell us what are the materials need to be prepared to become a clinical pharmacist/hospital pharmacist in uk
I have a pharm. D degree from india
You need to complete and pass OSPAP, Pre-reg and the final assessment exam so you can become a UK pharmacist. Once you becoome a UK pharmacist, you can apply for a job in a hospital to help you prepare as a clinical pharmacist.
can you be immediately hired if you are a registered pharmacist in the Philippines but can work as pharmacy technician in UK Or you going to study still?
Hello and thanks for your message. You will have to complete the pharmacy technician training with a community pharmacy or hospital that would be prepared to employ and supervise you. You also need to register with the GPHC. You can check their website as they do have information on how to achieve this. The process is less difficult than OSPAP but may not pay as well as a pharmacist.
I have given Ieltsukvi, and got 7 bands in each will they accept it?
I believe the GPHC requires the Academic version of the IELTS. You may be better off emailing them for clarification. Good luck.
Had to comment when you said you got your pharmacy degree in Nigeria
Awww lovely. Thanks for watching!
Is professional reference the same as experience letter or certificate???
More or less but I think it is usually a letter addressed to the GPHC. If in doubt, you can contact GPHC for clarification.
Hi, am a registered pharmacist from india and currently doing MSc in Uk .. is ielts mandatory to apply for pre registration process
Hello, if you already have IELTS which is still within the 2 years limit, I believe they will accept it but always double check. If you don't have IELTS at all, I am afraid you still have to write it even if you have an M.Sc from the UK. There is a list of exemptions from IELTS on the GPHC website which you can check out to see if you meet the criteria. GPHC is also accepting OET so that may be another option. Good luck.
I’m from Bangladesh and my grades are quite low. Is there any chance to get rejected from gphc because of my low grades?? Eagerly waiting for your reply please!!
Hello and thanks for your message. Sorry for the late reply. I don’t know entirely what the GPHC look at but if you are already qualified as a pharmacist in your country and your university’s degree is comparable to UK standards and you meet other criteria that GPHC ask for, I don’t think you will be rejected. It is worth trying or you can get in touch with GPHC and ask. They do reply to emails. Good luck!!
Really insightful. Please will a pharmacist who graduated 22yrs ago but have been in construction practice with great experience be accepted by GPHC for Ospap?
Thanks for watching. That's really interesting . I am not sure to be honest. I think the best thing will be to email the GPHC to ask if graduating 22 years ago should be an issue. When you say construction practice, I am assuming that's not a pharmacy related job, right?
@@Fashstyleliv typo error *I meant constant practice
Can we call spouse as a dependent on ospap course?
Yes, you can. Your spouse can be named as your dependant for your student visa for OSPAP.
Brilliant - can you tell us the average wages of a pharmacist?
Hello, thanks for watching. I mentioned it in this video here- th-cam.com/video/rZ8dF3rx2gY/w-d-xo.html. It ranges from £30k minimum and above when you qualify and depends on several factors.
What about peeps that just freshly graduated outside Nigeria, not yet registered, I mean how do they get a letter of good standing from their home country, if they have not being board certified?
Yes, I think you can get a letter of good standing from the PCN who can say you are eligible to register, etc. make enquiries with them to ensure they still do this for people who are yet to register with them.
Is there any problem if I have a gap
I had passed Msc pharmaceutical science on 2017 , am I eligible now to do oscap course?
A short gap is fine as long as you can explain what happened in those gaps in your application to the GPHC.
Hello please do i need to register with gphc before doing the ielts.
I always advise people to pass the IELTS exam first and always select that your result is sent to the GPHC when registering for the exam.
If I do b pharm in India and after if I complete m pharm in uk in any University . Will I get licence as pharmacist or else I have to do ospap again
M.Pharm in the UK is about 4 years or so. I am not sure how long it will take if you already have a B.Pharm from India and want to commence M.Pharm in the UK. If you do complete a UK Mpharm, you don’t need to do OSPAP however I do believe the OSPAP will take a shorter time than Mpharm. After an MPharm, you still have to complete pre-reg and write the final GPHC exam before you are licensed as a UK pharmacist.
If academic gap is more than 6 years am I not eligible for ospap?
Hello and thanks for watching. As far as I know it should not be a problem but it is always best to find out from the GPHC in case they have changed anything recently. I think some universities who offer OSPAP would like to see evidence of continous practice if you have an academic gap so, for example, if you graduated 6 years ago or more but you have been working as a pharmacist all through those years, then it should be fine. I hope this makes sense.
Hi pharm, thank you for this insightful video. Please, you made mention that Gphc might not approve an application because they might feel the candidate is not eligible in some instances.
Taking cognizance of that, I wanted to ask, that does the duration of years practicing as a pharmacist post internship in the candidate’s home country matter in the deliberations ?
In other words, can a candidate who just finished internship and has obtained his permanent license in his home country apply to Gphc and not get rejected ? And what are the things that can cause a reject for a candidate ?
Thank you.
Hello and thanks for your message. No one really knows the criteria that GPHC use but I believe they compare that the university you obtained your pharmacy degree is comparable to the UK standard. Don’t focus on them rejecting you; be positive and submit all the required docs and I am sure you will be approved God willing. Good luck.
Also as far as you can get a letter of good standing from PCN, then it does not matter if you are not yet registered with them. Hope this makes sense.
Hey, thanks for so much information. I'm a fresh graduate without any work experience in my native country. I want to get enrolled in OSPAPA. Can you kindly guide me about the employer's reference. What should i do about it?
Thanks for watching. It does not matter if you don’t have work experience. Just ensure you put reasons for any gaps you have.
@@Fashstyleliv Thank you so much for reply. As i just graduated, so i don't have any gap in my academic record.
That’s great then.
Hello mam..hardeep from India. My qualification is master of pharmacy in industrial pharmacy and I have 6 years experience in Injectable pharmaceutical industry. Is there any opportunity for me?.. Kindly suggest.
Thanks for watching and I believe there are opportunities for you to apply for the OSPAP programme. If in any doubt or need more clarification, you can email the GPHC via their website and they usually respond. I hope all your plans work out.
Plz share how to fill ospap form
Thanks for watching. The easiest way to fill the form will be to follow the instructions on the GPHC website. It is pretty straightforward and if you have any specific questions, feel free to ask.
Hi Mam. Will they accept the TOEFL exam instead of the ILTES exam..
Hello, thanks for your question. I am afraid the GPHC only accepts IELTS and in recent times, OET.