Ma'am, please make a video on overall how much does it cost from certificate evaluation to tuition fees. I mean the entire fees structure to join the OSPAP course. It will be very helpful for me. Thank you 😊
Thanks for your comment. I would say anyone expecting to do OSPAP needs to have a minimum of £25-30k as it would cover the tuition fees, feeding, accommodation, GPHC adjuducation fees and other documentation fees, IELTS, books, transport, flight ticket, visa fees, etc. This figure also depends on what area of UK you live in as accommodation and cost of living differs in various areas of the UK. I don't have time at the moment to make videos but hope this is helpful.
Hello and thank you for watching. I am not very familiar with regulatory pharmacy but in the UK, I am thinking it will be organisations like Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) and General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC). I am not sure how easy or difficult to get jobs in them are but it is worth checking their website and perhaps emailing them to see what kind of offers they may have for UK registered pharmacists. Hope this helps.
Ma'am, could you make a video about how better is doing ospap and getting registetd as uk pharmacist in comparison to get registeted in other countries like canada, Ireland etc
Thanks for watching. That would have been an interesting video to make but sadly, I only have experiences of working as a pharmacist only in Nigeria and UK. I am not very familiar with the registration processes in the US and Canada but they do sound like good countries. I think the important thing would be exploring how easy it is to get a job after completing the registration processes in all the countries and the ease of obtaining permanent residency and a passport. There are some groups on Facebook that provide advice for registering in the countries you listed and may be great to join to get some advice or make comparisons. Good luck,
@@dhruviparmar3797 if you want to work in hospital or GP Practice, you need to check on a website called Oriel. If you want to work in community, you need to contact them directly.
Thank you so much for the information. Can you please tell me If it is possible to do medical affairs without Ospap? If yes could you please let me know the difference Btw the courses. Pros and cons?
You are welcome. I am not familiar with Medical affairs so I can’t really say. If they don’t require you to be a UK registered pharmacist, then I guess it is fine.
Hello thanx for the video it is very helpful can I complete further postgraduate study in cambridge for example after I complete ospap and If I want to work in industry is it possible?
Yes, I believe you can. It is best to do these once you complete all the processes- pass OSPAP, complete the pre-reg and pass the final assessment exam.
Both are great. If you require a visa to come to the UK and will be requiring further visas after your OSPAP then you have to do the M.Sc version. If you are already in the UK on another visa (e.g a spouse visa or a dependant visa) then you can opt for the Diploma version. Good luck.
Thank you for watching. I would definitely say yes based on my experience and many people's experience. I believe it will even be easier once the post study work visa comes in this year because you don't need the employers to sponsor you for a job at least for the 2 years of post study visa.
Thank you so much for the video I'm an EU pharmacist so I don't need to do pre-reg and I can work right after registration process. But I don't feel confident going into work without training and I probably dont have a chance to get a job in clinical pharmact without experience. I'm very passionate about starting a clinical pharmacy job Is there any way to get placement as a registered pharmacist Thanks alot!
Hello and thanks for your question. Yes, you could approach hospitals or community pharmacists to work to get some experience. Or you could join an agency and let them know your plan and they may direct you to the right place. Alternatively, you could check the RPS website and see if you could get useful information or speak to someone on their contacts page. Good luck!!
Getting PR which is Indefinite Leave to Remain is usually straightforward as far as you have a Tier 2 sponsor who is willing to continue sponsoring you with a work visa for at least 5 years. Once you have had a work visa (usually Tier 2 or any other eligible visa), then you can apply for the ILR and it is straighforward as far as you stick to all the immigration requirements. Good luck.
Thankyou for your videos. They've been super helpful. I'm a Pharmacy student and would like to work in the Pharmacy Industry. Do you think getting OSPAP would be required for me? Or will be helpful in any form? Again, thank you for the information you provided. ❤
Hello and thanks for watching. As far as I know, people can work in the Pharmacy Industry without being UK pharmacists or completing the OSPAP programme. I don't have a lot of knowledge or experience about the UK Pharmacy Industry but I believe you can work in it without being a UK Pharmacist. It may be best to do further research to find out any pros and cons and what advantages you might get if you complete the OSPAP and still want to work in the Industry sector. Good luck.
Hello, I think it is difficult to say as everyone’s experience is different. I personally did not find it difficult but I ran out of time but thank goodness I still passed on first try. Many people do pass it so once you work hard, it should be fine.
Hello and thanks for your question. I believe they may require at least a Bachelor’s degree for pharmacy to match the UK standard. . The best way to confirm is to email the GPHC.
@@Fashstyleliv if the bachelor of Pharmacy ( bpharm) in india matches with uk , after completing Bpharm in India if it is possible to apply directly for OSPAP
You will always need to send an application to GPHC for adjudication first. They are the ones that decide if your pharmacy degree is up to the standard they want and once it is approved, you can then apply to universities.
Hello and I don’t think you need to get an M.Sc for a Tier 2 visa. With regards to OSPAP, if you need to switch from a Student visa (Tier 4) to a PSW or Tier 2 in-country (without leaving the UK), you need to do the OSPAP M.Sc version. You can check for more info on the gov uk website especially their guidance on the above visas.
Have you had a look at the gov uk website. If you select the Post Study Work visa page which is called the Graduate Visa then click on eligibility and it should talk about different things including what kind of degree you need to have had to make you eligible for it. It then has a link which shows a page of the courses that are eligible… www.gov.uk/graduate-visa/course-you-studied
Hello, Please let me know which option is better Tier 2 or Graduate Route Visa. Usually, what is the validity of Tier 2 visa for pre-reg pharmacists (How many years people can stay).
They all have their pros and cons. The Graduate visa (post study PSW) is 2 years and does not need sponsorship to get a job but the 2 years do not count towards permanent residency/British Citizenship. The Tier 2 requires sponsorship and is counted towards permanent residency/British citizenship. For the number of years for the initial Tier 2 visa for pre-regs, i think it depends on the sponsor.
Yes, if you meet the right criteria for the work permit visa and other requirements for a job as a pharmacist. For PR, you need to spend a certain amount of time on a work permit or other type of visa (there are several routes) to get a PR as well as meeting the requirements.
@@gopaladhao8929 I already answered above that it all depends on your circumstances and meeting the requirements of both the job as a pharmacist and the work permit that you require. No one can tell you if it is easy or not because everyone’s circumstances is different. A lot of people have work permits so it’s not a big deal. Hope this helps.
Thanks for your message. I believe you can write the pre-reg exam if your IELTS expires before it but it is best to get clarification from GPHC. To prevent delays for Tier 2 sponsorship, it is best to start early in applying to organisations that hold the license. From July 2021, students who have eligible qualifications as well as other requirements will be eligible for post study work visa so you can complete your pre-reg and possible work for another year before applying for a Tier 2 visa if you don’t find one in good time.
It all depends on where in UK you live in. Hospitals in London get paid more because the cost of living is higher. Google Agenda for Change Payscales and you will have an idea of the pay for a hospital pharmacist (entry level as a pharmacist starts from Band 6).
Mam, do you know any malyali ( from Kerala, India) students who doing ospap.or Pharmacist from India. Could u help me to get their mail id to know more about procedures needed to do from India for doing ospap course.
Hello and thanks for watching. I am afraid I don't know anyone that meets the criteria you listed above. There is a group on Facebook called OSPAP UK. You can join and perhaps find someone. Good luck!!
I am pursuing msc pharmaceutical science with industrial practice from greenwich university London,do i have good scope in future with course and also which sector gets more pay either pharma company jobs or clinical ,community pharmacist
Hello and thanks for your comment. I am not very familiar with the pharmaceutical industry and job prospects. All the sectors in pharmacy (when you are a UK pharmacist) pay a decent salary but it all depends on what interests you. If one sectors pay does not meet your requirements, you can always change to another one.
I graduated with a 2:2 from UI, do you think I have a chance because I’m really worried about getting the process started and being rejected by the universities 😰😰 do I need to send the university a mail to know my chances of getting admitted? Do you think they’d be able to help with that? And oh thank you so much for this info. You are a GEM💖
Thank you so much for watching and your very kind comment. I personally don't think it is an issue at all as far as you meet all the eligibility criteria for the GPHC adjudication which you do in the beginning. If you are alreayd registered as a pharmacist in your own country and can provide all the documents the GPHC needs and of course what the universities want, it won't be an issue. If you have any doubts, do email the GPHC or the universities but I think it is should be okay. Good luck.
Hi good day, thank you for your great video. I got confused about pre registration, suppose if iam planning to join by sep 22 academic year, when do I need to do pre registration? After completing the course how many years they will provide PSW?, are we eligible to do part time work while studying?. How many attempts we can go for registered pharmacist exam. How about job opportunities?
If you are planning to commence your OSPAP in Sep 2022 then you will start your pre-reg in 2023 after you have passed the OSPAP although you should have secured your pre-reg training place in 2022 ideally even before you commence the OSPAP especially if going through the Oriel system. The Oriel system opens for two weeks in June of every year and if you miss it, then you have to wait for the next year or choose your pre-reg in community pharmacy (usually smaller independent ones). If you complete and pass the M.Sc version of OSPAP, you will be eligible for the post study work visa which is two years. If you require a student visa, you should not choose the PG dip version of OSPAP as you won’t be eligible for the PSW. Yes, you can work part time while studying. On your student visa, it would state that you are eligible to work for 20 hours per week during term time. You have only 3 attempts for the final registered pharmacist exam and if one fails at the 3rd attempt, one cannot be a UK pharmacist anymore. The job opportunities are available as pharmacists are on the shortage occupation list.
Thank you ma for this video. Please ma do you have an idea on how possible it is to get a child bursary for someone with kids below 4 years from the school one is doing the program . And also how possible is it for me to obtain a study loan for this program
Hello and thanks for watching. I am afraid I don’t know how easy or possible to get child bursary for someone with kids below 4 years. I do know that on most visas, you do not have recourse to public funds so getting child care is excluded. It is also difficult to get scholarships for OSPAP but not impossible. You can check the university’s website for scholarship.
Hi, which one is best University for OSPAP I mean which oneprepares you for pre registration exam? Sunderland, Brighton or Aston? I am looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks
Hello, I believe all the Universities offering OSPAP are great (otherwise they won't be offering it because GPHC reviews their processes often). I think choosing a university for OSPAP requires some criteria such as cost of living, school fees, location, proximity to family/friends (if you have some in the UK) and so many other factors. I went to University of Brighton. It was expensive but it was convenient for me as I lived in London at the time. I have a video talking about how to choose OSPAP universities here- ua-cam.com/video/ep1ELv4KqAc/v-deo.html Good luck.
Thanks I really appreciate it. But I heard Brighton has very low pre registration pass rate and thanks you mentioned that you did your OSPAP from. Is that true? Is that because you have to go school for two days and you have do to self study? Thanks again
I think it all depends on how well the student studies and wherever they did their pre-reg. I believe strongly that wherever you did your pre-reg as opposed to where you completed your OSPAP plays an important role in passing the pre-reg exam. As far as you are prepared to work hard, then you should have no fears. Good luck!
Yes I work in one of the NHS teaching hospitals as a clinical pharmacist and I am also an Independent Prescriber. The Independent Prescribing course is a mixture of coursework and practicals especially practicing consultation and actual prescribing with a consultant, another independent prescriber and/or GP. You can find out more about it by googling or checking the GPHC website.
@@mareinamary4005 you don’t need to do Pharm D in UK to get a job in the NHS. I only did OSPAP, pre-reg and passed the final exam. You can actually get to do your pre-reg in an NHS hospital.
I am an overseas pharmacist planning to take admission in ospap next year. kindly can u tell me academic version of ielts is acceptable or ielts for UKVI is necessary? I would be grateful if you reply Thanks.
Hello, I have been seeing this question lately. I did my OSPAP approximately 5 years ago and it was the Academic IELTS that was only accepted but there seems to be some confusion with the IELTS UKVI. I am not sure what the correct answer will be. It may be best to email the Home Office (UKVI) customer service to ask as they will have the best answer and also GPHC. So sorry I am not sure of the correct answer as things appear to have changed. Good luck and hope you resolve it.
@Neeraj Sabu Please can you tell is it possible for overseas Pharmacist to get pre reg placement with ospap pgdip because there is no option of PSW with pgdip but you can get psw with ospap msc.. So which option is better get admission in ospap msc or pgdip?? Please guide
Hello Dear madam I have one Question... Ospap PGDip is a 9 months coarse, and for pre reg training, do i have to apply before my ospap admission confirmation or I can do afrer I secure admission... And please answer me that we have a 1 year visa for ospap pgdip , and if we got pre reg placement, does this visa will be extended ???please mam answer me i'm confuses 😔
Hello and thanks for watching. The OSPAP PGDip course is indeed 9 months and to apply for pre-reg, it is best to do it before you start OSPAP or during OSPAP. If you do it after OSPAP, it could cause some delays. You can apply once you get your admission to the university or you can do it once you get your approval from GPHC. For the 1 year visa you get for PG Dip which is a student visa, you cannot extend it whilst in the UK. You will need to go back to your home country and apply for a work visa to enable you complete your pre-reg. It is always best to choose the OSPAP M.Sc version if you need a student visa to do the OSPAP course. Good luck.
Yes the individual can. Note that you don’t need to necessarily complete the OSPAP or be a UK pharmacist to work in the pharmaceutical industry (you just can’t work there as a pharmacist if that makes any sense)
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Recommended your video to overseas students who are asking me about OSPAP!
Maybe we can do a collab and answer pharmacy questions together! 😂😂
Hello and thanks for watching. I think that would be interesting to do. DM or Email me at some point and we can definitely explore. xx
Thanks for the insight and transparency.
Thank you for watching and your kind comment.
Ma'am, please make a video on overall how much does it cost from certificate evaluation to tuition fees. I mean the entire fees structure to join the OSPAP course. It will be very helpful for me. Thank you 😊
Thanks for your comment. I would say anyone expecting to do OSPAP needs to have a minimum of £25-30k as it would cover the tuition fees, feeding, accommodation, GPHC adjuducation fees and other documentation fees, IELTS, books, transport, flight ticket, visa fees, etc. This figure also depends on what area of UK you live in as accommodation and cost of living differs in various areas of the UK. I don't have time at the moment to make videos but hope this is helpful.
Thank you for your insight. Kindly elaborate about regulatory pharmacy. how easy is it to penetrate in it
Hello and thank you for watching. I am not very familiar with regulatory pharmacy but in the UK, I am thinking it will be organisations like Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) and General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC). I am not sure how easy or difficult to get jobs in them are but it is worth checking their website and perhaps emailing them to see what kind of offers they may have for UK registered pharmacists. Hope this helps.
Can indian pharm d graduate do ospap
Yes they can.
I did pharm d , so can i become a clinical pharmacist after completing ospap or i only have opportunity to work as community pharmacist
You can work as an type of pharmacist once you complete OSPAP, complete the one year pre-reg training and pass the final GPHC assessment exams.
Ma'am, could you make a video about how better is doing ospap and getting registetd as uk pharmacist in comparison to get registeted in other countries like canada, Ireland etc
Thanks for watching. That would have been an interesting video to make but sadly, I only have experiences of working as a pharmacist only in Nigeria and UK. I am not very familiar with the registration processes in the US and Canada but they do sound like good countries. I think the important thing would be exploring how easy it is to get a job after completing the registration processes in all the countries and the ease of obtaining permanent residency and a passport. There are some groups on Facebook that provide advice for registering in the countries you listed and may be great to join to get some advice or make comparisons. Good luck,
@@Fashstyleliv thank you maam for the reply.
How to find pri rge after ospap?
How do you mean? Do you mean a job?
@@Fashstyleliv i mean how to find pre reg??
@@dhruviparmar3797 if you want to work in hospital or GP Practice, you need to check on a website called Oriel. If you want to work in community, you need to contact them directly.
Thank you so much for the information. Can you please tell me If it is possible to do medical affairs without Ospap?
If yes could you please let me know the difference Btw the courses. Pros and cons?
You are welcome. I am not familiar with Medical affairs so I can’t really say. If they don’t require you to be a UK registered pharmacist, then I guess it is fine.
Hello thanx for the video it is very helpful can I complete further postgraduate study in cambridge for example after I complete ospap and If I want to work in industry is it possible?
Yes, I believe you can. It is best to do these once you complete all the processes- pass OSPAP, complete the pre-reg and pass the final assessment exam.
I heard that OET is also acceptable other than IELTS for OSPAP , is that true?
Hello, yes both IELTS and OET are equally accepted by the GPHC for OSPAP.
Which is better Diploma or Masters?
Two types of Ospap Sunderland University is offering PGDip and Msc in Ospap.
Both are great. If you require a visa to come to the UK and will be requiring further visas after your OSPAP then you have to do the M.Sc version. If you are already in the UK on another visa (e.g a spouse visa or a dependant visa) then you can opt for the Diploma version. Good luck.
If one opt for the diploma version if one is already in the UK, can one get a PSW??
Appreciate the work nice and useful video, is it easy to find a job opportunity in the UK after i pass the exam ? Thanks very much
Thank you for watching. I would definitely say yes based on my experience and many people's experience. I believe it will even be easier once the post study work visa comes in this year because you don't need the employers to sponsor you for a job at least for the 2 years of post study visa.
Which is good for OSPAP ( IELTS OR OET)
Both are fine and accepted by the GPHC.
@@Fashstyleliv tnq mam!
And mam how about the admission for 2023?
I am sorry I have no idea. The universities may be better placed to provide an insight to what the admissions for 2023 might look like.
Thank you so much for the video
I'm an EU pharmacist so I don't need to do pre-reg and I can work right after registration process.
But I don't feel confident going into work without training and I probably dont have a chance to get a job in clinical pharmact without experience.
I'm very passionate about starting a clinical pharmacy job
Is there any way to get placement as a registered pharmacist
Thanks alot!
Hello and thanks for your question. Yes, you could approach hospitals or community pharmacists to work to get some experience. Or you could join an agency and let them know your plan and they may direct you to the right place. Alternatively, you could check the RPS website and see if you could get useful information or speak to someone on their contacts page. Good luck!!
What are chances of getting PR after ospap
Getting PR which is Indefinite Leave to Remain is usually straightforward as far as you have a Tier 2 sponsor who is willing to continue sponsoring you with a work visa for at least 5 years. Once you have had a work visa (usually Tier 2 or any other eligible visa), then you can apply for the ILR and it is straighforward as far as you stick to all the immigration requirements. Good luck.
Thankyou for your videos. They've been super helpful. I'm a Pharmacy student and would like to work in the Pharmacy Industry. Do you think getting OSPAP would be required for me? Or will be helpful in any form? Again, thank you for the information you provided. ❤
Hello and thanks for watching. As far as I know, people can work in the Pharmacy Industry without being UK pharmacists or completing the OSPAP programme. I don't have a lot of knowledge or experience about the UK Pharmacy Industry but I believe you can work in it without being a UK Pharmacist. It may be best to do further research to find out any pros and cons and what advantages you might get if you complete the OSPAP and still want to work in the Industry sector. Good luck.
@@Fashstyleliv thank you for your response!
Is pre-reg done on psw visa or tier 2 visa?
I believe it can be done on either but best to read the guidance for the PSW thoroughly to ensure there are no loop holes.
Is the exam very hard? How hard Gphc exam?
Hello, I think it is difficult to say as everyone’s experience is different. I personally did not find it difficult but I ran out of time but thank goodness I still passed on first try. Many people do pass it so once you work hard, it should be fine.
Can diploma pharmacy from Nepal do ospap?
Pte also accept for ospap?
Hello and thanks for your question. I believe they may require at least a Bachelor’s degree for pharmacy to match the UK standard. . The best way to confirm is to email the GPHC.
@@Fashstyleliv thank you
@@Fashstyleliv if the bachelor of Pharmacy ( bpharm) in india matches with uk , after completing Bpharm in India if it is possible to apply directly for OSPAP
You will always need to send an application to GPHC for adjudication first. They are the ones that decide if your pharmacy degree is up to the standard they want and once it is approved, you can then apply to universities.
Pls What part of UK visa regulations require that you have MSc before you can get Tier 2 visa pls?
Hello and I don’t think you need to get an M.Sc for a Tier 2 visa. With regards to OSPAP, if you need to switch from a Student visa (Tier 4) to a PSW or Tier 2 in-country (without leaving the UK), you need to do the OSPAP M.Sc version. You can check for more info on the gov uk website especially their guidance on the above visas.
Thanks very much and I have not still been able to find how that change will require the MSc. Any specifics pls
You are very helpful
Have you had a look at the gov uk website. If you select the Post Study Work visa page which is called the Graduate Visa then click on eligibility and it should talk about different things including what kind of degree you need to have had to make you eligible for it. It then has a link which shows a page of the courses that are eligible…
www.gov.uk/graduate-visa/course-you-studied
Good evening,
Which pre-registration placement gives you an edge in passing the pre-registration exam? Community pharmacies, hospital pharmacies NHS ?
They all are great and it all depends on how hard working you are. Of course, if you pre-reg placement is very supportive, it really helps.
Hello, Please let me know which option is better Tier 2 or Graduate Route Visa. Usually, what is the validity of Tier 2 visa for pre-reg pharmacists (How many years people can stay).
They all have their pros and cons. The Graduate visa (post study PSW) is 2 years and does not need sponsorship to get a job but the 2 years do not count towards permanent residency/British Citizenship. The Tier 2 requires sponsorship and is counted towards permanent residency/British citizenship. For the number of years for the initial Tier 2 visa for pre-regs, i think it depends on the sponsor.
After passing gphc exam it is easy to get work permit or pr Pharmacist???
Yes, if you meet the right criteria for the work permit visa and other requirements for a job as a pharmacist. For PR, you need to spend a certain amount of time on a work permit or other type of visa (there are several routes) to get a PR as well as meeting the requirements.
But mam it is easy for Pharmacist to get work permit in uk???
@@gopaladhao8929 I already answered above that it all depends on your circumstances and meeting the requirements of both the job as a pharmacist and the work permit that you require. No one can tell you if it is easy or not because everyone’s circumstances is different. A lot of people have work permits so it’s not a big deal. Hope this helps.
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Thank yoy for watching.
Hi, please reply my queries.. Can we write pre reg exam if our ielts expired before it? Any methods to find tier 2 sponsorship easily after exam?
Thanks for your message. I believe you can write the pre-reg exam if your IELTS expires before it but it is best to get clarification from GPHC. To prevent delays for Tier 2 sponsorship, it is best to start early in applying to organisations that hold the license. From July 2021, students who have eligible qualifications as well as other requirements will be eligible for post study work visa so you can complete your pre-reg and possible work for another year before applying for a Tier 2 visa if you don’t find one in good time.
How much paid for an hospital pharmacist after OSPAP?
It all depends on where in UK you live in. Hospitals in London get paid more because the cost of living is higher. Google Agenda for Change Payscales and you will have an idea of the pay for a hospital pharmacist (entry level as a pharmacist starts from Band 6).
Mam, do you know any malyali ( from Kerala, India) students who doing ospap.or Pharmacist from India. Could u help me to get their mail id to know more about procedures needed to do from India for doing ospap course.
Hello and thanks for watching. I am afraid I don't know anyone that meets the criteria you listed above. There is a group on Facebook called OSPAP UK. You can join and perhaps find someone. Good luck!!
@@Fashstyleliv thank you so much madam.
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@@anjanar7206 hi iam from kannur , are you studying Bpharm?
I am pursuing msc pharmaceutical science with industrial practice from greenwich university London,do i have good scope in future with course and also which sector gets more pay either pharma company jobs or clinical ,community pharmacist
Hello and thanks for your comment. I am not very familiar with the pharmaceutical industry and job prospects. All the sectors in pharmacy (when you are a UK pharmacist) pay a decent salary but it all depends on what interests you. If one sectors pay does not meet your requirements, you can always change to another one.
I graduated with a 2:2 from UI, do you think I have a chance because I’m really worried about getting the process started and being rejected by the universities 😰😰 do I need to send the university a mail to know my chances of getting admitted? Do you think they’d be able to help with that? And oh thank you so much for this info. You are a GEM💖
Thank you so much for watching and your very kind comment. I personally don't think it is an issue at all as far as you meet all the eligibility criteria for the GPHC adjudication which you do in the beginning. If you are alreayd registered as a pharmacist in your own country and can provide all the documents the GPHC needs and of course what the universities want, it won't be an issue. If you have any doubts, do email the GPHC or the universities but I think it is should be okay. Good luck.
Hi good day, thank you for your great video. I got confused about pre registration, suppose if iam planning to join by sep 22 academic year, when do I need to do pre registration? After completing the course how many years they will provide PSW?, are we eligible to do part time work while studying?.
How many attempts we can go for registered pharmacist exam.
How about job opportunities?
If you are planning to commence your OSPAP in Sep 2022 then you will start your pre-reg in 2023 after you have passed the OSPAP although you should have secured your pre-reg training place in 2022 ideally even before you commence the OSPAP especially if going through the Oriel system. The Oriel system opens for two weeks in June of every year and if you miss it, then you have to wait for the next year or choose your pre-reg in community pharmacy (usually smaller independent ones). If you complete and pass the M.Sc version of OSPAP, you will be eligible for the post study work visa which is two years. If you require a student visa, you should not choose the PG dip version of OSPAP as you won’t be eligible for the PSW. Yes, you can work part time while studying. On your student visa, it would state that you are eligible to work for 20 hours per week during term time.
You have only 3 attempts for the final registered pharmacist exam and if one fails at the 3rd attempt, one cannot be a UK pharmacist anymore.
The job opportunities are available as pharmacists are on the shortage occupation list.
Thank you ma for this video. Please ma do you have an idea on how possible it is to get a child bursary for someone with kids below 4 years from the school one is doing the program . And also how possible is it for me to obtain a study loan for this program
Hello and thanks for watching. I am afraid I don’t know how easy or possible to get child bursary for someone with kids below 4 years. I do know that on most visas, you do not have recourse to public funds so getting child care is excluded. It is also difficult to get scholarships for OSPAP but not impossible. You can check the university’s website for scholarship.
@@Fashstyleliv Thank you ma for your response
You are welcome and good luck
Hi, which one is best University for OSPAP I mean which oneprepares you for pre registration exam? Sunderland, Brighton or Aston?
I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Thanks
Hello, I believe all the Universities offering OSPAP are great (otherwise they won't be offering it because GPHC reviews their processes often). I think choosing a university for OSPAP requires some criteria such as cost of living, school fees, location, proximity to family/friends (if you have some in the UK) and so many other factors. I went to University of Brighton. It was expensive but it was convenient for me as I lived in London at the time. I have a video talking about how to choose OSPAP universities here- ua-cam.com/video/ep1ELv4KqAc/v-deo.html Good luck.
Thanks I really appreciate it. But I heard Brighton has very low pre registration pass rate and thanks you mentioned that you did your OSPAP from. Is that true? Is that because you have to go school for two days and you have do to self study? Thanks again
I think it all depends on how well the student studies and wherever they did their pre-reg. I believe strongly that wherever you did your pre-reg as opposed to where you completed your OSPAP plays an important role in passing the pre-reg exam. As far as you are prepared to work hard, then you should have no fears. Good luck!
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Choose Sunderland, they have d best pass rate, u can even google to confirm it yourself.
Mam, are you working in a hospital?
Independent prescribing course of we take, is it like working in a medical shop?
Yes I work in one of the NHS teaching hospitals as a clinical pharmacist and I am also an Independent Prescriber. The Independent Prescribing course is a mixture of coursework and practicals especially practicing consultation and actual prescribing with a consultant, another independent prescriber and/or GP. You can find out more about it by googling or checking the GPHC website.
@@Fashstyleliv if we do pharm D at UK , Then can we get a job at NHS like you?
@@mareinamary4005 you don’t need to do Pharm D in UK to get a job in the NHS. I only did OSPAP, pre-reg and passed the final exam. You can actually get to do your pre-reg in an NHS hospital.
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I am an overseas pharmacist planning to take admission in ospap next year. kindly can u tell me academic version of ielts is acceptable or ielts for UKVI is necessary? I would be grateful if you reply
Thanks.
Hello, I have been seeing this question lately. I did my OSPAP approximately 5 years ago and it was the Academic IELTS that was only accepted but there seems to be some confusion with the IELTS UKVI. I am not sure what the correct answer will be. It may be best to email the Home Office (UKVI) customer service to ask as they will have the best answer and also GPHC. So sorry I am not sure of the correct answer as things appear to have changed. Good luck and hope you resolve it.
@Neeraj Sabu if you got which IELTS is required can you please tell here???
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Please can you tell is it possible for overseas Pharmacist to get pre reg placement with ospap pgdip because there is no option of PSW with pgdip but you can get psw with ospap msc..
So which option is better get admission in ospap msc or pgdip?? Please guide
If one can het pre reg placement with PGDip then his visa will bhe extanded or what, I am confused between choosing msc and pgdip?? Please help
Hello Dear madam I have one Question...
Ospap PGDip is a 9 months coarse, and for pre reg training, do i have to apply before my ospap admission confirmation or I can do afrer I secure admission...
And please answer me that we have a 1 year visa for ospap pgdip , and if we got pre reg placement, does this visa will be extended ???please mam answer me i'm confuses 😔
Hello and thanks for watching. The OSPAP PGDip course is indeed 9 months and to apply for pre-reg, it is best to do it before you start OSPAP or during OSPAP. If you do it after OSPAP, it could cause some delays. You can apply once you get your admission to the university or you can do it once you get your approval from GPHC. For the 1 year visa you get for PG Dip which is a student visa, you cannot extend it whilst in the UK. You will need to go back to your home country and apply for a work visa to enable you complete your pre-reg. It is always best to choose the OSPAP M.Sc version if you need a student visa to do the OSPAP course. Good luck.
Can an individual work in the pharmaceutical industry after completing his/her OSPAP program....?
Yes the individual can. Note that you don’t need to necessarily complete the OSPAP or be a UK pharmacist to work in the pharmaceutical industry (you just can’t work there as a pharmacist if that makes any sense)