How to Become a Registered Pharmacist in Australia: Step-by-Step Guide for International Graduates
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- In this video, we provided a comprehensive step-by-step guide on how to become a registered pharmacist in Australia for those who had completed their pharmacy degree outside the country. We covered the entire process from qualification assessment by the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) to passing the KAPS exam, completing an internship, and the final oral exam. The video also included information about the English language proficiency requirements and how to apply for registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia. If you were an international pharmacy graduate aiming to practice in Australia, this video was a must-watch! Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more informative content on becoming a registered pharmacist abroad.
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Steps:
1. Skill assessment certification
a. Qualification Assessment: Have your qualifications assessed by the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC).
b. KAPS Exam: Pass the Knowledge Assessment of Pharmaceutical Sciences (KAPS) exam.
2. English Language Proficiency: Provide evidence of English language proficiency (IELTS or equivalent).
3. Internship: Complete a period of supervised practice (internship) in Australia.
4. Competency Examination: Intern oral and written examination.
Step 1: The eligibility check is the first step in your journey to receiving a Skills Assessment Outcome and becoming a pharmacist in Australia.
Cost: AU$810; Timeframe: 8 - 12 weeks
Link to generate login credential: candidate.phar...
· Sign in to our Candidate Portal
· Start your Eligibility Check
· Upload your documents
· Pay the fee online
KAPS Examination
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$2290
Can be taken from your home country at authorized centre India, Pakistan, Singapore, Malaysia etc
Syllabus:
Content area
Approximate distribution per content area
Paper 1
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
30%
Physiology and Pharmacology
70%
Paper 2
Pharmaceutic
30%
Pharmacotherapeutics
70%
For detailed syllabus & sample exam papers:
www.pharmacyco...
Qualification criteria: You need an overall mark of at least 50% in each paper.
Step 2: English Language Proficiency: Provide evidence of English language proficiency (IELTS or equivalent).
IELTS: Minimum score requirement is overall 7 with no less than 7 bands in each module
OET: Minimum B in LRWS
PTE: Minimum 65 overall score
TOEFL iBT: Minimum overall 94 (Listening: 24; Reading: 24, Writing: 27, Speaking: 23)
Step 3: Internship: Complete a period of supervised practice (internship) in Australia.
Applying for provisional registration: When you pass the KAPS exam, you can apply to the Pharmacy Board of Australia (PharmBA) for provisional registration and approval of supervised practice.
Apply for Visa to Australian Home affairs.
A minimum of 1575 hours of supervised internship is mandatory in Australia.
Paid internship (average AU$ 30 per hour)
Step 4: Competency Examination: An intern written and oral examination
Intern written Exam:
The Intern Written exam tests your skills, experience, knowledge and understanding as a pharmacy intern.
Duration of exam: 2 hours, 75 questions in total.
Cost: AU$750 per attempt
For more details like syllabus, exam structure, sample question papers please visit: www.pharmacyco...
Intern Oral Exam
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) conducts oral examinations in on behalf of the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
For more details visit: www.pharmacybo...
Applying for full registration
When you have successfully passed both your written and oral exams you can apply to the Pharmacy Board of Australia for full registration.
Your Intern Written Exam result is valid for 18 months
A well articulated and immensely helpful video for all KAPS aspirants! A must watch...
Glad it helped!
Must watch for KAPS aspirants!
Thank you!
Sir plz make a video for students who have done diploma in pharmacy how the can imigrate australia for pharmacy technician or any carier in demand
Sir! Any experience is mandatory to get visa??
How to become clinical pharmacist in australia after completing PharmD in India?
Is there any other process required to become clinical pharmacist in australia after becoming licenced community or hospital pharmacist?
To become a clinical pharmacist in Australia, pursue a master's in clinical pharmacy, gain experience in hospitals or specialized clinics, and complete annual CPD activities. Joining professional organizations like SHPA or PSA and applying for the Advanced Practice Pharmacist credential through APC can further enhance your career.
After becoming registered pharmacist…if I want to do m.pharm in aus. shall i can ?
Yes definitely! You can fo M. Pharm and then PhD!
Pharm. D students are eligible for this examination??
Yes! Pharm. D and Pharm. D (PB) both students are eligible for this examination.
Sir, if i do master of pharmacy in any course in Australia or usa for example if i complete 2 years course but without register as pharmacist can i apply for job..???
Yes! Apart from Registered Pharmacist you can apply for any other jobs where your qualifications and expertise will be matched
Is there any negative marking in KAPS examination?
No, the KAPS (Knowledge Assessment of Pharmaceutical Sciences) exam does not have negative marking. Candidates are encouraged to attempt all questions, as there is no penalty for incorrect answers.
@@khadelaacademy ohh! Thank you so much! Really helpful video!
@@khadelaacademysir now kaps changed to opra is it rught
What bout master of pharmacy student...?
Means they are eligible or not...?
They are in Australia!
@@khadelaacademy No,
I have done M pharmacy from India in 2019 , currently working as a pharmacist in Qatar, but nowadays i want to move Australia,
Kindly help me plz,
Kindly suggest the easiest country usa uk europe Australia, also which country has the smooth process in whole world for pharmacist qualified from india ?
We are launching how to become a pharmacist in UK!
And surely after that I am going to launch comparative video about which country has smooth processing!
Is it mandatory to have prior work experience as pharmacist.....i have got my registration from in 2010, but i dont have work experience as a pharmacist will this affect when i do the processing? coz from what i understand you need to provide details of gap in your practicing history in CV, so can ahpra deny registration on this grounds?
Yes! You have show the gap or employment while this period! Since it is long duration they will ask for an explanation!
Sir if we have a backlogs in b pharma degree how it affects in getting job in canada or in usa
This video is about getting registered for pharmacist.
Sir,Can we work in a pharmaceutical industry(as a industrial pharmacist)after all this process . Or only as a clinical pharmacy or pharmacy stores.
You can work at retail community and hospital pharmacies only!
@@khadelaacademythen how to become industrial pharmacist in Australia
@@indian7368 To become an industrial pharmacist in Australia, first obtain a Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) degree, then complete a one-year supervised internship. Register with the Pharmacy Board of Australia (PBA) by passing the required exams. Consider pursuing further studies or specialized training in industrial pharmacy. Gain experience through entry-level positions in the pharmaceutical industry, such as quality control or production. Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) activities and network with industry professionals to stay current and advance your career.
Sir you explained really really well u cleared my doubts thank you so much myself ... Ayesha sir i am writing opra exam can you help me out during documentation process please reply
Surely!
Thank you sir can you please give me study materials for opra exam@@khadelaacademy