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Australian Pharmacy Intern Written & Oral Exam Preparation Course Become a Registered Pharmacist in Australia

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Clear the pharmacist Intern Oral Exam on your first attempt through our specialised online course tailored for pharmacists aspiring to make a career in Australia.

30 Sep 2024 Batch Starts On
1 month Course Duration
AUD 2000 Course Fee

Trainer access until you pass the Pharmacist Intern Oral Examination

One-on-one feedback sessions with the trainer

Study handouts, mock tests, and final Pharmacist Intern Oral Examination grand tests

Exclusive tips on approaching the Pharmacist Intern Oral Examination

Why Become a Pharmacist in Australia?

₹70 Lakh

Annual salary of registered pharmacists in Australia

27,400+

Current openings for the role of registered pharmacist

185,000+

Visas for skilled workers in Australia

About The Course

1

The Pharmacy Intern Oral exam is a comprehensive assessment conducted by the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) for pharmacists seeking registration to practise in Australia.

2

The Pharmacy Intern Oral exam preparation course efficiently covers key content and offers guidance for success in the Pharmacy Intern Oral exam in a brief timeframe.

3

Gain a lifelong membership to our pharmacist-led chat group, along with free webinars on CV writing and job-securing strategies.

4

By clearing this exam, you can practice as a pharmacist in Australia.

What's More That
Comes With Our Course?

1-On-1 Q&A Sessions

We provide online one-on-one counselling and Q&A sessions to ensure online learning is beneficial for the aspirants. Our mentors help aspirants clear their doubts and queries and get all the answers they need.

Live+Recorded Sessions

Missed a live lecture? Don’t worry. You can always find a recorded lecture on our platform and revisit it as many times as you want during the course duration.

Extended Course Access

Getting the course once will help you prepare for not one but multiple attempts. You get access to all the resources for more than a year, to ensure proper revision.

Community Building

We help you get in touch with a community of experts, which includes mentors, registered practitioners, previous alumni and those who have successfully cleared the exams. This adds value to your preparation and get all the guidance and motivation you need.

Explore The Full Curriculum

MODULE 1

    Individual case scenarios are developed and conducted as a role-play for primary healthcare issues Some of them include:
  • Head lice

  • Blepharitis

  • Acne

  • Skin burns

  • Chickenpox

  • Cold sores

  • Constipation

  • Diarrhoea

  • Conjunctivitis

  • Dry eyes

  • Anal fissures

  • Eczema

  • Gastro-oesophageal reflux

  • Haemorrhoids

  • Motion sickness

  • Headlice

  • Mouth ulcers

  • Nasal congestion

  • Shingles

  • Pain management

  • Smoking cessation

  • Sore throat

  • Stye

  • Threadworm infections

  • Genital warts

  • Urinary tract infections

  • Tinea

  • Oral & Vaginal thrush

  • Seborrheic dermatitis

  • Scabies

  • Nappy rash

  • Hay fever

MODULE 2

    More than 20 different case scenarios related to legal and ethical issues of prescription dispensing will be discussed. Descriptive feedback will be provided for the candidates during their mock test.
  • Legal And Ethical Practice

MODULE 3

  • Problem Solving And Communication

Meet The Instructors

Dr. Akram Ahmad

Dr. Akram Ahmad

B.Pharm, PharmD, PhD

11 years of Experience

  • Dr Akram Ahmad is a pharmacist, researcher and educator who has taught in several universities across India, Malaysia and Australia.
  • He completed his B.Pharm and PharmD from India , post which he went on to complete his PhD from the University of Sydney.
  • Dr Akram is a renowned researcher and his research profile is amongst the top 5% at Research Gate.
  • He is the founder and CEO of Academically and a well-known career coach.
  • He possesses a vast experience of over 11 years of teaching and research, and currently, he helps pharmacists and other healthcare professionals migrate to Australia and other countries and get better jobs.

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Roy Chihaka

Roy Chihaka

B.Pharm, MS (P'cology), PhD, (KAPS Qualified)

7 years of Experience

  • Roy Chihaka is a pharmacist with vast experience in diverse facets of the pharmaceutical industry, such as regulation, academia and clinical sectors.
  • He completed his Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honors) from the University of Zimbabwe. Later, he pursued his Masters in Medicine from the Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China, with Plant Pharmacology as a specialisation. 
  • Roy has extended experience, including 7 years of experience as a Zimbabwean regulator of the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe. Later, he started working as a lecturer at the University of Zimbabwe.
  • Currently, he is pursuing his Ph.D. from Southern Cross University in New South Wales.
  • Roy has also successfully cleared the KAPS exam. 

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Femi Maria Francis

Femi Maria Francis

B.Pharm, M.Pharm, (KAPS and GPAT Qualified)

3 years of Experience

  • Femi Maria Francis is an Indian pharmacist with an extensive academic and professional track record.
  • She has completed her Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) degree from the esteemed Govt. Medical College Kottayam furthered her education with a Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) degree from NIPER-R, where her excellence was acknowledged with the Director's Silver Medal. Later, she completed postgraduate training at CSIR-CDRI, where she had the privilege of collaborating with some of India's foremost scientists.
  • Post that, she worked for 2 years as a senior research associate in Drug Metabolism & Pharmacokinetics (DMPK), after which she went on to serve as an operations specialist in pharmacovigilance, contributing significantly to the safety reporting efforts for the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
  • Currently, she is working as an intern pharmacist in Melbourne, Australia. She has a total experience of 5 years.
  • She has also cleared notable pharmaceutical examinations such as GPAT and KAPS.

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Nancy Villoth Philip

Nancy Villoth Philip

B.Pharm, M.Pharm, (KAPS and GPAT Qualified)

5 years of Experience

  • Nancy Villoth Philip is a seasoned pharmacist hailing from Kerela, India. 
  • She received her Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from Mar Dioscorus College of Pharmacy, Trivandrum, Kerala University. Later, she pursued my Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology from JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty, JSS University.
  • She has also qualified the KAPS and the GPAT exams. 
  • She is employed as an intern pharmacist in Victoria, Australia, after her successful KAPS attempt. 
  • Nancy has five years of teaching experience and currently, she is helping global pharmacists prepare for and clear the KAPS exam. 

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Dr. Ahmad Karamat

Dr. Ahmad Karamat

Doctor of Pharmacy, (KAPS Qualified)

3 years of Experience

  • Ahmad Karamat is a pharmacist from Pakistan.
  • He has completed his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Lahore, Pakistan. 
  • Later, he cleared the KAPS exam and migrated to Australia. 
  • Ahmad Karamat has over 3 years of teaching experience as of now. 
  • Currently, he is working as a community pharmacist in Australia while also helping several students in clearing their KAPS exam through Academically.

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Mohammad Qamar

Mohammad Qamar

B.Pharm, MPhil, (BCPS and KAPS Qualified)

12 years of Experience

  • Mohammad Qamar is a pharmacist and an educationist. 
  • He completed his B.Pharm and M.Phil in clinical pharmacy from USM Malaysia. 
  • He has been educating and guiding global pharmacy students for over 12 years now. 
  • Mohammad has successfully aced the BCPS (USA), MMPS (Malaysia) and KAPS exams. 
  • He is currently working as an intern pharmacist in Victoria, Australia.

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Our Testimonials

prince bansal

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Alina Rana

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Hello guys, today I am very happy after seeing my result, I am student of academically from july batch, as per my experience all the staff members including the teachers are vey helpful and having a lot of knowledge regarding KAPS examination. Each session is very informative and productive. Academically provide very precise syllabus and made it very easy exam for international health care professionals. I would definitely recommend academically for those aspirants who are looking their way to come in Australia as a Pharmacist. A lot of thanks to academically to help me and provide me guidance, and today many of their students crack the exam.

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Susan Laka

Greetings from Papua New Guinea. At first I didn’t know where to start and how to approach the AMC MCQ exam. Since June 2023 when I started this sessions on AMC preparation the story is different now. The Two lecturers Namely, Dr Swapnil and Dr Udara are exceptionally committed and deliver well. The team is always available to answer to us anytime. They provide great support. I have not done the skill assessment yet, hoping to get that done this week and hopefully I will sit for the exam in November 2023.

Rahul Rajput

The session was informative and worthy. I got to know more career options about the field which currently I'm pursuing. Working internationally, career options overseas, information about pharm. D and MD, etc are the things which is new for me and actually very informative. Interacting with the guest was really helpful and had influenced me positively.

Dharani Rajendran

I recently passed the KAPS exam, and I owe a huge thanks to Academically. Their support and guidance helped me throughout my preparation. The teachers were exceptionally kind and explained complex concepts in a way that made them easy to understand. I wholeheartedly recommend Academically to any aspiring individuals preparing for the KAPS exam in the upcoming years. Their excellent support, knowledgeable faculty, and effective teaching methods are the perfect choice for exam preparation.

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Md Imteyaz Ahmad

Academically is an organisation which able to qualify the Australian KAPS exam. I have good experience with academically. It's provides all necessary knowledge and stuffs for the KAPS.

Success Stories

If I hadn't gotten the right guidance and coaching as I got from Academically, it could have been still very difficult for me. I relied more on recorded lectures, the lectures were very informative to the point, concise and precise. Whenever I asked doubts it was cleared immediately. I have been very lucky to get coaching from Academically.

Deepak Kumar

Canada, KAPS Qualified July 2023

I just followed Academically blindly, the notes, mock exams, and everything. Academically has segregated the course well so that it becomes easy for you. I highly recommend the strategy by Academically to pass the exam.

Rajshekhar Reddy

KAPS Passed July 2023

My heartfelt thanks to Academically for making me pass the KAPS Exam. The lecturers are perfect and you will get guidance according to Australian terms. In my KAPS Exam, 90% questions were from the Academically’s mock test. I would definitely recommend Academically for those who want to migrate to Australia as a pharmacist.

Rajendra Airee

Intern Pharmacist at Chemist Warehouse, Melbourne, Australia

Whatever MCQs that Academically provided, covered more than 90% of the exam questions, that helped me a lot and basically made clearing the exam a lot easier.

Umashankar

DHA Pharmacist at VIVA Pharmacy, UAE

If you write the exam, you can pass the exam. With the right guidance and support of Academically, I got the opportunity to work as a pharmacist intern in Australia. I got the visa in just 1 month and I have also got a great contract for 3 years.

Ahmad

Intern Pharmacist, Rushworth Victoria, Australia

I am a recent MBBS graduate. It was through Academically’s platform and with the guidance of Academically’s counsellors that I came to know about the AMC exam. I found the course so fascinating, and as a result, I enrolled on Academically’s course, and with only four months of preparation, I was able to clear the AMC exam! Thanks to Academically, I achieved a triumph on my first attempt!

Dr. Ragasri Meghana Dasari

AMC-Qualified Academically Alumni

Since childhood, I had a dream of settling overseas, and when I came to know about the AMC exam for doctors, I found that Academically’s name was all over the internet. I got the best counselling and support from Academically’s experts, and within a few months, I was able to clear the AMC exam to realise my dream of overseas migration.

Dr. Sajana Varghese

AMC-Qualified Academically Alumni

On joining Academically’s APC Preparation Course, I found that the remote and recorded sessions were highly beneficial since the time difference was huge. The course helped me study from global experts but at my own pace and time. The support and motivation provided by the instructors played a major role in my success. I thank Academically for providing the necessary resources and structure that helped me navigate the APC exam successfully.

Howard Rice

APC Qualified Physiotherapist

About The Pharmacy Intern Oral Examination

What is the Pharmacy Intern Oral Exam?

The pharmacy intern oral examination (practice) is designed to assess the extent of a candidate's knowledge and his or her ability to use that knowledge by making sound judgments in practice situations. 

The candidate must be able to consistently demonstrate a clear ability to integrate all of the information about practice situations with appropriate regard for the safety and well-being of the patient.

Pharmacy Intern Oral Exam Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to undertake the oral examination (practice):

Pharmacy interns:

Must have completed 75% of the 1824 approved supervised practice hours required for general registration by the first scheduled day of the oral examination (practice) period.

Must hold a current pass in the written examination conducted by the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) at the closing date for applications for the oral examination (practice). A pass in the written examination is valid for 18 months from the date of passing that examination.

Pharmacists seeking to return to practice must have completed 75% of the supervised practice hours set by the Board, before sitting the oral examination (practice).

Procedure for Pharmacy Intern Oral

1.  Preparation and Application

Complete your pharmacy education program and internship hours as mentioned by the board. Then, verify your eligibility to take the pharmacist intern oral exam with the pharmacy regulatory authority.

Submit an application for the exam, along with any necessary documentation and fees.

2.  Oral Exam

Schedule a date and location for your oral exam as provided by the regulatory authority.

Prepare for the exam by reviewing relevant pharmacy coursework, ethics, and regulations.

Then, attend the oral exam, where you will face questions or scenarios presented by examiners. Respond confidently and professionally, showcasing your pharmacy knowledge and decision-making abilities.

3.  Results and Licensure

Await the release of your exam results. If you pass, fulfil any remaining internship requirements as mandated by your regulatory authority.

Then, apply for your pharmacist license.

Exam Format

The examination consists of a range of standardised and validated questions and

practice-based scenarios designed to test a range of competencies. 

In this examination, candidates are required to demonstrate competence through a sound knowledge base, the ability to apply their knowledge to the practice situation, the ability to solve practice-based problems, and the ability to effectively communicate in fluent English in a way that other healthcare professionals and consumers can understand.

The oral examination (practice) consists of the following four parts:

 Part 1: Medication Knowledge and Counselling (10 mins)

 Part 2: Primary Healthcare (10 mins)

 Part 3: Legal and Ethical Practice (5 mins)

 Part 4: Problem Solving & Communication (20 mins)

The time taken to conduct the examination is 45 minutes.

Testing Centres

The exams are generally held in Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions

An intern pharmacist in Australia is a pharmacy graduate who is in the process of becoming a fully registered pharmacist. The internship is a critical step in becoming a qualified pharmacist in Australia, and it serves as a period of supervised practice and training.

The average intern pharmacist salary in Australia would be approximately 3,481,116 Indian Rupees per year or 1,785.60 Indian Rupees per hour.

The number of supervised practice hours required for general registration for the pharmacist intern exam is 1,575 hours.

Pharmacist interns assist registered pharmacists in tasks such as dispensing medications, counselling patients, medication reviews, pharmacy operations, documentation, and health promotion.

Yes, pharamcists can get PR in Australia.

Skills to include on a pharmacy intern's CV: Education, Pharmacy Competencies, Pharmacy Software, Communication, Attention to Detail, Teamwork, Customer Service, Regulatory knowledge, and Adaptability.

Yes, Australia is considered a good place for pharmacists due to its high demand, good working conditions, high standards, diverse job settings, and professional recognition.

On average, the salary of a pharmacist in Australia is approximately 5582731 INR.

New South Wales (NSW) and Victoria are often considered the best states for pharmacists in Australia due to their strong job markets and numerous healthcare facilities.

The most important skill for a pharmacist is medication expertise, a deep understanding of medications, their interactions, dosages, and side effects, ensuring safe and effective patient care.

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