Practicing as Pharmacist at Australia

At Nandhanam Health Sciences College, we assist you to prepare for your KAPS Exam from your 1st Semester onwards.  Necessary orientation, additional syllabus and a special course clubbed with GPAT provided to students opting for Pharmacy Profession abroad.  Don’t Miss Your Chance to Enroll in B.Pharm Course with the best institution.  Refer details below with regard to relevant procedures leading to registration as Pharmacist in Australia.

If your pharmacy qualification in any country other than Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the USA, then, to register as an overseas pharmacist in Australia, you need to:

1. Complete a degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm or M.Pharm).
2. Apply for and be registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
3. Pass below exams conducted by the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC).
   1. Skills Assessment Outcome – KAPS Exam (Apply for Visa after passing)
   2. Competence Assessment Outcome – CAOP Exam
4. Undertake a one-year internship in Australia (supervised practice).
5. Pass Intern Written Exam & Oral Exam (75% Internship time enable exams appearance).
6. Register as a Pharmacist with the Australian Pharmacy Council.

For detailed information, please visit the Pharmacy Board of Australia’s website or Australian Pharmacy Council’s website.

Step 1:  The KAPS exam

The KAPS (Knowledge Assessment of Pharmaceutical Sciences) exam tests your knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical sciences. Passing it ensures you have the skills and knowledge to practise safely in Australia.  Duration of exam: Minimum 4 hours. There are 2 papers, each with 100 questions.  Cost: AU$2290 – Learn more about exam fees.  Eligibility: Ensure you are eligible to sit the exam by applying for an Eligibility Check. Cost: AU$800.

Step 2:  Applying for provisional registration

When you pass the KAPS exam, you can apply to the Pharmacy Board of Australia (PharmBA) for provisional registration and approval of supervised practice.

1. Apply for provisional registration by submitting an online application with PharmBA.
2. Identify and arrange your supervised practice setting.
3. Submit PharmBA’s required applications to them for approval.
4. Wait for approval from PharmBA.
5. Following approval, enroll in your supervised practice and complete your supervised practice period to be able to apply for general registration as a pharmacist.

Step 3:  Intern Written Exam

The Australian Intern Written Exam is a crucial step toward becoming a fully registered pharmacist in Australia. Eligibility:  You can register for the exam if you are provisionally registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia (PharmBA) or were registered in the past.  Exam Details: Duration: 2 hours, Format: 75 multiple-choice questions, Cost: AU$750 per attempt, Content Areas: Pharmacology, therapeutics, professional practice, and more.  For practice, you can explore sample papers like this one produced by the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) to get familiar with the exam format. 

Best of luck with your preparation! 🌟📚🔍

For any further details with regard to coaching facilitated for KAPS / PECB / FPGEE / GPAT exams at Nandhanam Health Science College, feel welcomed to email college at enquiry@nhsc.edu.in.

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