Embarking on a career as a pharmacist in Australia is a promising and fulfilling journey that entails navigating through the comprehensive licensure process governed by the Pharmacy Board of Australia and the Australian Pharmacy Council. For international pharmacy graduates, the Knowledge Assessment of Pharmaceutical Sciences (KAPS) exam is a critical step towards achieving this goal.
Key Takeaways
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KAPS exam held three times a year: March, July, November.
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No IELTS or English test needed for KAPS.
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4-year B.Pharm degree qualifies you for KAPS.
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Take KAPS from India.
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Unlimited attempts at KAPS allowed.
Exam Step :
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Sr. No. |
Steps |
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1 |
Apply for Assessment |
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2 |
Obtain Stream-A Approval Letter |
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3 |
Register for the KAPS Examination |
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4 |
Sit for the KAPS Examination |
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5 |
Receive a Positive Skill Assessment Letter |
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6 |
Apply for Immigration |
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7 |
Demonstrate English Proficiency |
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8 |
Apply for Provisional Pharmacist Registration |
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9 |
Secure and Get Approval for an Internship |
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10 |
Commence Internship at an Approved Site |
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11 |
Enroll in the Intern Training Program (ITP) |
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12 |
Pass the Intern Written Examination |
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13 |
Pass the Intern Oral Examination |
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14 |
Apply for General Registration as a Pharmacist |
Exam Cost :
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Description |
Amount (AUS $) |
Authority |
|
Eligibility Check Fees |
1310 |
APC |
|
KAPS Examination Registration Fees |
2230 |
APC |
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Provisional Registration Application Fees |
226 |
PBA (APHRA) |
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Intern Written Examination Fees |
730 |
APC |
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Intern Oral Examination Fees |
415 |
PBA (APHRA) |
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Application for General Registration Fees |
226 |
PBA (APHRA) |
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Intern Training Program – PSA |
1950 |
PSA + 5 Other |
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Total Investment |
$7087 |
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Exam Test Center :
| Country | City |
|---|---|
| Argentina | Buenos Aires |
| Australia | Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Townsville |
| Botswana | Gaborone |
| Canada | Toronto and Montreal |
| Egypt | Cairo and surrounding areas |
| Fiji | Suva |
| Finland | Espoo and Helsinki |
| Ghana | Legon |
| Greece | Athens |
| Hong Kong SAR | Hong Kong |
| India | Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, New Delhi, Pune, Noida |
| Jamaica | Kingston |
| Kenya | Nairobi |
| Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur |
| Nepal | Birtamode |
| New Zealand | Auckland and Wellington |
| Oman | Muscat |
| Pakistan | Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi and surrounding areas |
| Peru | Lima |
| Philippines | Manila |
| Poland | Krakow |
| Qatar | Doha |
| Saudi Arabia | Dammam, Jeddah, Riyadh |
| Singapore | Singapore |
| Spain | Madrid |
| South Africa | Johannesburg, Cape Town |
| Sri Lanka | Colombo and Western Province |
| Taiwan | Kaohsiung, Taipei City |
| Thailand | Bangkok |
| Türkiye | Istanbul |
| United Arab Emirates | Dubai and surrounding areas |
| United Kingdom | London |
| Zimbabwe | Harare |
In conclusion, the journey to becoming a licensed pharmacist in Australia is a structured and comprehensive process that ensures only qualified individuals are able to practice within the healthcare system.
