Trainee Pharmacist Foundation Programme Part-time

The Trainee Pharmacist Foundation Programme is designed to support you through your foundation training year and help you prepare confidently for the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registration assessment. We understand the challenges you face during this crucial stage of your career, and this course will help you make the most of it, both professionally and academically. Over ten months, you'll attend ten focused sessions that combine face-to-face teaching with structured distance learning through our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). The course covers key clinical areas, including pharmacy law, numeracy, emergency first aid, and more, all aligned with the GPhC registration assessment framework and learning outcomes. You’ll benefit from expert-led sessions, including guest lectures on current clinical issues, and receive regular mock assessments to track your progress and build your confidence ahead of the registration exam. Our teaching team includes academic staff with exte

You must already hold an MPharm or Overseas Pharmacists’ Assessment Programme (OSPAP) degree completed in the UK to enrol on this course.

If you're an international student, you must first complete our Overseas Pharmacists’ Assessment Programme (OSPAP).

For further details on how to apply for this course, please contact TPFP@sunderland.ac.uk(opens in new tab).

IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) — standard University of Sunderland requirement (source: sunderland.ac.uk/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements)

International students: £948 per year

UK students: £948 per year

UK/Home: £948 per year

International: £948 per year

2026/27 Part-time

No fixed deadline — apply at least 6 months before your start date via the University's direct application portal.

• On campus, United Kingdom