About this course
University of Sunderland offers MSc/PgDip Pharmaceutical Sciences for the Overseas Pharmacist Assessment Programme as a 1-year postgraduate Masters Degree (Taught) programme in Pharmacy. Based in Sunderland, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £14,250 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6 overall. Intakes run across 2 windows (Term 3 (April), 2026 and Term 1 (September), 2026).
Scholarships are available to international applicants.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
To apply for this course, you must first apply to the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and pass their adjudication process, please see the GPhC website for full details on how to apply. After adjudication, the University will be informed of successful candidates. We will then invite you to apply by filling in our online application form and attaching a number of required documents.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Term 3 (April), 2026
- ▸Term 1 (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
