Yes you can bring your family with you as far as you meet all the visa requirements. It does not matter if you choose PGDip or M.Sc, you can still bring your family. Good luck
Yes it is or the other English exam but one of them has to be done if you want to be a pharmacist in the UK via OSPAP. If you just want a regular job but not as a pharmacist, it may not be compulsory.
Once you complete the entire process and are registered as a UK pharmacist, you can work as one in any of the sectors including hospital, community pharmacy, GP practice, industry, etc. You can also locum.
Hi… iam pharmacy graduate.. 10 year work experience in pharmacy field in Uae. What are the possibilities of working as pharmacy assistant without ospap.. what is the criteria..?? Can I please advice
You only need OSPAP to work as a pharmacist. If you want to work as a pharmacy assistant, you don’t need OSPAP but you will need the pharmacy to sponsor your visa and that would be very difficult.
I think a great place may be to perfect British English as it would help you both to pass the IELTS and even working as a pharmacist in the UK. Hope it all works out for you.
Hello Ma'am, I had done BSC and diploma in pharmacy, having about 9 yrs experience of working in pharmacy based in India. Please advise about appropriate jobs I can apply in UK and get work visa. Also, advise can a diploma holder in Pharmacy from other nation can apply for OSPAP
Hello, thanks for watching. To get a work visa that enables you to work in pharmacy, you will need to work as a pharmacist (go through OSPAP, pre-reg and write the exam). There may be other jobs but I am not sure you will get sponsorship/work visa for them. The GPHC usually decides on the suitability of your pharmacy qualification and how it compares to UK standards so only them alone can let you know if you are eligible for OSPAP.
Hello ma'am I completed my b.pharmcy from india ...how can I take admission in pharmcy technician in uk? I research a lot in you tube and internet but I can't get information about pharmacy technician course for international students..so please guide me what is the procedure to take admission level 3 Pharmacy technician course in uk for international students. Thanks and regards Mr Naitik Shah
Hello and thanks for your message. I put some links in the description box that may be helpful. Alternatively just google “UK Pharmacy Technician- International GPHC”. There is more information on the GPHC website (again linked in the description box). I did not go through that route so I have no idea. Hope this is slightly helpful.
Hi I am planning to pursue clinical pharmacy from UK University but people are scaring me saying that job is difficult and all! I do want to give OSPAP but can't afford so early and as it's only avail for sept intakes my one year will be wasted , to crouch ...I want to ask that is there any job as a pharmacy student I can do in uk? To meet the amount required to give ospap
Hello and thanks for watching. To work as a clinical pharmacist, you do have to go through the OSPAP route. It is indeed an expensive and intensive route but I believe it is worth it. Unfortunately there is no job within pharmacy (asides being a pharmacist) that can enable you meet that amount and if there were, it would take years and a lot of sacrifice. If you require a visa to come to the UK, then it becomes more complicated. If you have another kind of visa, for example a spouse visa, you could work in another sector, save up for a few years and then do the OSPAP. Hope this is helpful.
Hello ma Am a pharmacist in Nigeria. I heard pharmacist is among shortage demand occupation list in UK. Can I apply through NHS without undergoing OSPAS then apply for through health and care Visa?
Thanks for your question. There’s no other way to practice and work as a UK pharmacist except through OSPAP if you are a non-EEA trained pharmacist. Even though pharmacists are now back on the shortage occupation list, you can’t get a job as a pharmacist without completing all the processes as a non-EEA pharmacist.
Yes you can once you have passed your OSPAP. You don’t have to wait to complete the OSPAP, you can apply to get the pre-reg training just even before you commence OSPAP but you can only start the job once you pass OSPaP
hi hello!! i'm glad i found your page. I am a licensed pharmacist in my country. Currently, my husband is already in the UK and i will be following soon. I do not want to take OSPAP yet, but i want to work as a Pharmacy Tech. I've had so much questions since i only read from the website, but you've explained it well. Thank you for your info. I'm really happy i found this video. 🥰
Hey! I am working in India as Pharmacist. How to become a Pharmacy technician in UK? What are the requirements? Can we apply for jobs directly with the Indian experience??? I did refer the sites But I didn't exactly get what they meant! Could please explain!? What are the possibility for Pharmacy technician there?
Hello and thanks for your questions. I am not very familiar with the process but I have put some links in the description box that may be helpful. I believe you can apply to train as a UK Pharmacy Technician from India but the issue may be around visa/sponsorship which I am not too familiar with. Do check the GPHC website on how to register as a UK Pharmacy Technician. Alternatively, there is a group on Facebook called OSPAP UK which may be helpful.
I have an OSPAP playlist on this channel which outlines step by step how to go about it. Alternative, check on the GPHC website. You can google GPHC OSPAP or Overseas Pharmacists.
Hi Thank you so much for this information Do I have to do ospap or can I take a MSc in pharmacy course or mpharm, doing a masters in pharmacy, would I still be required to do ospap if I want to practice in the uk even after doing Mpharm in the uk
Hello and thanks for watching. If you are already a pharmacist in your home country and wish to become a UK pharmacist, the only way is through OSPAP. An M.Sc in a pharmacy course does not allow you practice as a pharmacist in the UK. An MPharm programme in the UK is for 4 years and you still have to complete one year of pre-reg afterwards and write the final exam. If you do the MPharm, you don’t need to do OSPAP.
Hi mam! I completed my b.pharmacy this year ❤️ I want to become a uk pharmacist ! or a job that related to the pharmacovigilance or clinical research ❤️ how can i?
Hello and congratulations!! You can start applying to pharmacovigilance or clinical research jobs in the UK. The only issue sometimes is that the companies may not want to sponsor but some do so keep trying. If you want to become a UK pharmacist, you have to come through OSPAP.
Hello, I'm currently working as a Pharmacist in Sri Lanka with 5+ years experience and my qualification is a higher diploma in Pharmacy. I recently did my IELTS and got an overall band 7, will I be able to do OSPAP
Thanks for your question. I have a video on what it is like to become a clinical pharmacist in UK and my OSPAP playlist talks about how to become a UK pharmacist.
Hi Im really happy I found your page. I'm already running a Msc program under public health and im eligible for 2 years post study visa but I want use join next year Ospap program and my tier 4 visa will be expiring June Next year. so I was thinking if is possible to extend my tier 4 visa to do the OSPAP program and if I wil still be eligible to apply for post study visa after the OSPAP program since I do not want to use my 2 years post study visa yet and is it possible to apply for tier 4 visa for ospap purpose. please what do u think and can u give me a suggestion of what is best to do?
Hello and I am glad to hear you find my videos useful. I think you may need to familiarise yourself with the gov uk page on “Extending Student Visa”. From what I have read on there, it is possible to do so provided you meet the requirements. When switching to the student visa to do OSPAP, I will suggest choosing the M.Sc version to avoid losing out on your post study work visa. With your M.Sc in public health you should still be eligible but I am not really sure about the dynamics if you switched to another course and if that new course is not at an M.Sc level. In my head, it seems possible that you could choose the PG dip version but on the gov uk site for extending student visas, it says the new course must be at a higher academic level than your current course or same level or intercalated to a medicine, dentistry or medical science course you started under your student visa. It does sound complicated. My suggestion will be to study the gov uk website and maybe ask them questions and if no joy, maybe get some expert advice from an immigration expert. Also you can study the post study work visa guidance when it comes out in July 2021. Good luck with your studies and plans.
Hello Madam, nice information. Now I am in Uk. I completed diploma pharmacy and bsc chemistry at india. I have possess experience in clinical research as well as hospital pharmacist. What can i do now in field job? Please suggest me..
Hello and thanks for watching. Unless you do OSPAP, you won't be able to work as a pharmacist in UK. You can try working in Industry or look for Clinical Research jobs here. Goood luck.
Yes, if you study M.Pharm in the UK then you just go on to do the Pre-reg (52 weeks) and pass the GPHC registration exam. The M.Pharm in the UK is about 4 years.
Hello, there are quite a few which I mentioned in the video like Pharmacy Assistant, Dispenser, Pharmacy Technician. You can also work in the pharmaceutical industry.
Can we work directly Base on our indian bachlor of pharmacy 4 years degree and my 4 years work experience in Retail pharmacist or Manager At whole pharmacy can we work in direct from our MSc healthcare leadership program in BPP university london and my university allows to 20 hours per week for part time job please tell me without OSPAP
If you are asking if you can work as a pharmacist just with your overseas degree and experience, the answer is no. You have to go through the entire process- OSPAP, Pre-Reg and Final GPHC exam which takes two years minimum. I believe you can work in Pharmacy Industry without OSPAP but not as a UK pharmacist maybe in another role. You can work part time up to 20 hours during term time whilst on a student visa.
Hello and thanks for watching. Do you mean applying for other pharmacy related jobs but not as a pharmacist? You can always contact the companies directly and explain that your qualification in India may be equivalent or ask them what you need to do provide evidence of this. Sorry I am not sure I completely understand your question but hope this helps.
Hi! Thank you for this video. Do you know if scholarships are available for OSPAP? Also, what would you say the job situation is like for Pharmacists in general?
Hello and thanks for watching. I know there may be scholarships (particularly the ones on university websites) for all courses which you can apply for but it has to be done in good time. I don’t know of any specific one. I think the job situation for pharmacists is great but that’s my personal opinion.
Thank you mam for your video. I had a doubt. Is it necessary to do OSPAP even after completing MSc. Advancing clinical pharmacy program to get clinical pharmacist job in UK. If so, are there any other opportunities after completion of MSc. Clinical pharmacy without doing OSPAP.
If you want to work as a pharmacist in the UK and you are from a non-EEA country, you must complete and pass OSPAP and the other processes. To work as a clinical pharmacist, you have to be a pharmacist. I am not familiar with jobs you can do with just M.Sc Clinical pharmacy without being a pharmacist.
Your video was really insightful. Thank you for this. I’m a pharmacist in Nigeria and my husband recently got a UK Job giving and we were both given a 3-year work visa. Do I still need to write my IELTS to apply for the OSPAP programme while in the UK? Also, can I also apply as a Pharm Tech with the work visa
Thank you for watching and I am glad you find my video useful. Congratulations to you and your family!! Yes, you still have to do either the IELTS or OET. There are some exemptions to IELTS and Nigeria or studying in a Nigerian University is not on the list or exempted unfortunately. You can apply to work as a Pharmacy Technician which has a different process and if you do work in the UK as a Pharmacy Technician for 2 years or more, I believe you may be exempted from writing IELTS but I would encourage you to check with the GPHC in the first place and check their website. Good luck.
Hello mam Mam i have done bpharm in india n now i want to come uk please suggest me course for mpharm through which i can get good job opportunity n if I'll do public health course than what is scope of job where i can work n i get pr N if I'll choose drug discovery and development course than where i can get job Please tell me course in which without ospap i get pr
Hello and thanks for watching. I am afraid I don't know much about many other jobs outside of being a pharmacist. From what I have heard, it could be difficult getting a job when you do some of the courses you listed about but it is not impossible. With the new PSW which will be in place by July 2021, it would make things a little easier as you have more time after your student visa expires to look for a job. If you are able to afford it, I will recommend doing the OSPAP course (same amount most times as an M.Sc). The OSPAP route is a more straightfoward route to getting a job and eventually getting your PR and being a British Citizen as far as you meet all the requirements. You can check out some of the websites I linked in the description box. Good luck.
@@Fashstyleliv mam i dont want to do ospap course cuz i have heard these exam is more difficult so rather than going to ospap course please recommend course through which i get job in hospital bcoz i also don't want to go in research work
I understand however the only other jobs in hospital within the pharmacy department will be as a pharmacy assistant or support worker or dispenser and those jobs do not pay well. You can apply to work as a Pharmacy Technician but you still need to go through some GPHC process. You can’t rely on people saying the exam is difficult; if you put in the work you will pass the OSPAP. A lot of people have done it. Alternatively, you can check on NHS jobs for other roles in the hospital that’s not pharmacy related. Good luck.
@@Fashstyleliv thankyou mam for your reply but can you please help me with job scope if I'll do course of msc in applied public health please do some research for me that where i can get job
Thanks for your message. I would encourage you to do the research as it can help you with making choices. I have minimal knowledge in that area which is why I would encourage you to do so yourself. You can check on NHS jobs website, public health england website and local councils.
The PG diploma does not have a project/dissertation component but the M.Sc version has one. Also, the PG Dip does not allow switching into the post study work visa if the student required a student visa to commence the OSPAP programme whereas the M.Sc version allows one to switch from a student visa to the post study visa. Of course, the M.Sc version is more expensive than the PG Dip version.
@@Fashstyleliv thank you so much. I’m doing a masters currently , so I have a post study visa starting from January 2023, however I want to do the ospap diploma starting September 2022. Does this mean I have to forgo my post study visa for a student visa which will not cover my internship period?
You are welcome. I think you need to study the do’s and don’ts of the post study visa to ensure you are able to study whilst on it. I know it is designed to be able to work without sponsorship but I don’t see why you can’t study alongside working whilst on it however it is best to clarify with the gov uk website or an immigration expert. If it is meant to start January 2023, does your current student visa cover you till the entire 2022?
If i come to uk by getting tier 2 visa, can i still be able to apply for ospap or student visa is necessary for doing ospap? And what you suggest is easier an ielts or an oet?
I think the Tier 2 visa is a working visa and I am not sure what restrictions it might have (you may need to check the UKVI website on this). I do have to say that having a Tier 2 visa means you are working full time and it can be quite challenging working full time and doing OSPAP at the same time. With regards to IELTS or OET, I don't know which is easier as I took IELTS in my own time. OET has only been recently accepted by the GPHC.
Thanks for all the detailed information you have provided in this video. I like your way of explaining every point. Keep sharing such great videos in the future also.
Thanks for amazing video! Can you please make video about syllabus of OSPAP and exams and how to pass OSPAP? I hear that many students didn't pass OSPAP...
Thanks for watching. I have a video on here- How to Become a UK Pharmacist via OSPAP // What to Expect during OSPAP + OSPAP Modules ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uT2DCZV7Kfo.html
Thank you for this great video. My question is: is it possible for me to get a job in a Pharmacy while I’m doing my OSPAP course just to support myself through school and also get more familiar with the activities in a Pharmacy?
Thanks for watching. It is possible to work in a pharmacy while doing your OSPAP but you can only work for 20 hours per week during term time as a student (they usually will write it on your visa). The job will usually be as a dispenser or pharmacy assistant. I doubt if it will be enough money to support you through school but every income is useful. It won't be easy but it is doable. It will definitely provide you with familiarity into the UK pharmacy sector.
@@Fashstylelivhi fashstyleliv..I too have the same doubt ..The above statement which u said is applicable to internatinally registered pharmacist who all wishing to pursue OSPAP
Yes the above applies to internationally registered pharmacist who are already on the OSPAP course and hold a student visa. As mentioned, you have to check on your visa what work restrictions you may have. They always write it on the visa just in case it changes. Good luck.
@@Fashstyleliv hey liv..Which course is better for international students. Msc in ospap or pgdip in ospap..For pgdip do the UK gov provide psw for international students or after finishing pgdip in ospap without PSW do we get a placement
Hello and thanks for watching. I am not sure about this as my knowledge around non-pharmacist roles is limited. If you have a sponsor for the role of a pharmacy assistant, it may be best to check out the gov.uk website and look through the requirements for the visa your job sponsor is sponsoring you for. That way, you can check if you meet all the requirements. Good luck.
@@Fashstyleliv mam, for working as a pharmacist assistant if we have a sponsor to meet my needs, then whether I have to write ielts General or ielts academic or oet.. Kindly let me know this mam
It all depends on your location in the UK and what pharmacy sector you choose as well as the organisation. I have a video here giving an average salary for two sectors (Community and Hospital)--> ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rZ8dF3rx2gY.html
Hi hello. So I'm a bit confused. As an overseas pharmacist does it mean one can apply for gphc approval for a pharmacist and then apply to roles of a pharmacy technician. Or does one need to apply for gphc approval as a pharmacy technician instead? Because those are different registration processes. Or by this video do you mean its possible to apply for both? Please ill appreciate if you can clarify this.
Hello and thanks for your question. Just to clarify- you can apply for both but most people apply for one because if you are eligible to be a UK pharmacist why would you want to be a pharmacy technician. The reason people may apply for the pharmacy technician registration is that they may still be gathering money for the OSPAP programme. To apply for a pharmacy technician registration, one has to find a pharmacy or hospital that is willing to commit to the training. I hope this is clear.
Hello and thanks for watching. You will need to check the description box for a link to the GPHC website talking about how to become a UK pharmacy technician or just go straight to the GPHC website and check for Pharmacy Technician registration. Cheers
