Program Overview
The Pharmacy Practice (Overseas Pharmacists Assessment Programme) - PgDip at Kingston University is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Pharmacy Practice (Overseas Pharmacists Assessment Programme) - PgDip programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 11,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Pharmacy Practice (Overseas Pharmacists Assessment Programme) - PgDip programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Design and Application of Dosage Forms
- Professional Pharmacy Practice
- The Application of Evidence to Patient Care
- Pharmacological and Clinical Management of Disease
- Project (MSc only)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
What you need to apply for this course
Entrants to the Overseas Pharmacists Assessment Programme (OSPAP) programme must:
- have been approved as suitable for entry to the course by the pharmacy regulator; and
- demonstrate proficiency in English language (see below for details).
The current regulator for pharmacy is the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) through whom applications for this course are made. Find out more about how to apply.
English language requirementsAll non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirements. For this course it is Academic IELTS of 7.0 overall with a minimum of 7.0 in each element (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking).
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 11,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 11,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Kingston University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Kingston University
Kingston University
Moffat, United Kingdom
Kingston University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months