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UK for Pharmacists
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registers pharmacists in Great Britain. Most overseas pharmacists complete an OSPAP (or equivalent recognised course), a Foundation Training year via the national recruitment scheme, then the Common Registration Assessment (CRA) before applying for registration. Northern Ireland has a separate regulator (PSNI). Always confirm your exact route with GPhC.
OSPAP
Overseas conversion
Foundation
National recruitment
CRA
Registration assessment
GPhC
GB register
Select your pathway below.
OSPAP
OSPAP — Overseas Pharmacists' Assessment Programme
GPhC-accredited Overseas Pharmacists’ Assessment Programme — the usual academic conversion for non-EEA pharmacy degrees.
Go to OSPAP →Foundation Training
Foundation Training — National Recruitment Scheme
Paid foundation training year, commonly recruited through the national Oriel / NHS foundation training scheme.
Go to Foundation Training →CRA
CRA — Common Registration Assessment
The GPhC Common Registration Assessment that must be passed before applying to join the pharmacist register.
Go to CRA →Related
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