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KAPS Exam Preparation Course Become a Registered Pharmacist in Australia

Conquer the Knowledge Assessment of Pharmaceutical Sciences (KAPS) Exam on your first attempt through our specialised online course tailored for pharmacists aspiring to make a career in Australia.

4 months Course Duration
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100 hours of recorded video tutorials

2000+ recall questions to practise

One-on-one feedback sessions with the trainer

Study handouts, mock tests, and final KAPS exam grand tests

Exclusive tips on approaching the KAPS exam

Why Become a Pharmacist in Australia?

₹70 Lakh

Annual salary of registered pharmacists in Australia

3,000+

Current openings for the role of registered Pharmacists

185,000+

Visas for skilled medical workers in Australia

About The Course

1

The KAPS (Knowledge Assessment of Pharmaceutical Sciences) exam is a comprehensive assessment conducted by the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) for pharmacists seeking registration to practise in Australia

2

KAPS Pharmacy Exam preparation course covers essential content, offering guidance and resources for boosting success in the KAPS exam.

3

Secure lifelong membership to our pharmacist-led chat group and access complimentary CV writing webinars, along with tips for securing your first job.

4

By clearing this exam, international pharmacists can become and practise as registered pharmacists in Australia.

Who Is The Course For?

Foreign-trained pharmacists who want to practise, migrate, and settle in Australia.

Pharmacists taking the KAPS exam for the first time.

Those who want to take the examination with complete preparation.

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

INTRODUCTION

  • Strategies to approach the exam

  • Exam pattern

  • Basics of the exam syllabus

Organic Chemistry

  • Acid-base reactions

  • Drug stability

  • Functional group reactivity

  • Reaction types

  • Drug class recognition

  • Nomenclature

Stereochemistry

  • Conformation

  • Geometric isomerism

  • Optical activity

  • Nomenclature

Physical and Inorganic Chemistry

  • Phase equilibria

  • Kinetics

  • Acid-base reactions

Analytical Chemistry

  • Nomenclature

  • Spectroscopy

  • Redox reactions

  • Assay techniques

  • Diagnostic agents

Biochemistry

  • Structures

  • Biochemical classes

  • Thermodynamics

  • Biochemical pathways

Activity relationships

  • Relationship between a chemical or 3D structure and its biological activity

Medicinal chemistry

  • Absorption, distribution and elimination of drugs

  • Modern drug development

  • Mechanism of drug action

  • Drug metabolism

  • Drug formulation and stability

  • Drug presentation and delivery

  • Structure-activity relationships

Drug metabolism

  • Drugs affecting nutritional and metabolic function

  • Breakdown and conversion of medicines through regularly occurring bodily processes, leading to active ingredients and by-products of the original medicine.

Biochemical Pharmacology

  • Principles of drug action

  • Drug interactions

  • Receptor pharmacology

  • Autonomic transmission

  • Endocrine pharmacology

  • Cardiovascular pharmacology

  • Anti-inflammatory agents and analgesics

  • Antibiotics

  • Diuretics

  • Local and general anaesthetics

  • Vitamins

  • Drugs affecting the central nervous system

Systemic pharmacology

  • The mechanism of drug action as it relates to specific organs and disease states

Chemotherapy

  • Antibacterial drugs

  • Antiviral drugs

  • Antifungal drugs

  • Antiprotozoal drugs

  • Anthelmintic drugs

  • Anticancer drugs

Toxicology

  • Common side effects

  • Signs of toxicity

  • Mechanism of toxicity

Pathophysiology

  • Alteration of physiological processes by drugs or disease states

General Physiology

  • Blood and other body fluids

  • Normal bodily functions including but not limited to the central nervous, digestive, cardiovascular, lymphatic, nervous, respiratory, urinary, endocrine and reproductive systems and their integration.

Physical pharmacy

  • Biological half-life

  • Elimination rate constants

  • Apparent volume of distribution

  • Clearance

  • Steady-state considerations

  • Drug protein binding

  • Drug metabolism

  • Drug interactions

  • Pharmacogenetics

  • Relevant calculations

Biopharmaceutics

  • Preservation

  • Antimicrobial agents

  • Sterilisation technology

Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics

  • Formulation of drugs for various routes of administration

  • Parenteral dose forms

  • Controlled release preparations

  • Evaluation of particular dose forms

Dose forms, including extemporaneous preparation

  • Drug products

  • Constituent drug substances

  • Combination of compounded products for use via various routes of administration

Pharmaceutical Calculations

  • Dilutions

  • Percentages

  • Densities

  • Sensitivity of balance

  • Proportions

  • Milliequivalents and milliosmole

  • Buffers

  • Dose calculations from body weight or surface area

  • Stability

Posology and dose determinations

  • Appropriate dosages of common medications

  • Dosage regimens of common medications

Medicine choice

  • Demonstrating an understanding of the clinical processes used for choosing the most appropriate drug for the presenting patient and their condition.

Surgical dressings, applications and associated drug delivery systems

  • Drug choices for surgical dressings

  • The use of and choices for surgical dressings

Adverse reactions to drugs

  • Adverse reactions to drugs

  • Relevant patient counselling and advice

Drug interactions

  • Drug interactions

  • Relevant patient counselling and advice

Drug information

  • Using information sources to find drug and health information relevant to conditions and disease states

Managing minor ailments

  • Non-prescription prescribing

  • Diagnosing minor illness

  • Rational over-the-counter product selection

  • Over-the-counter drug information

Meet The Instructors

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

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 my 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

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. Alka Raj

B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD, (GPAT and NIPER JEE Qualified)
5 years of Experience
  • Dr. Alka Raj is a seasoned pharmacist and a professor with years of experience in teaching pharmaceutical sciences to students and aspirants.
  • She completed her Bachelor of Pharmacy from Delhi University, after which she completed her Master in Pharmacy as a Gold Medalist. She recently concluded her PhD from the CSIR Lucknow, specialising in Medicinal and Process Chemistry.
  • Dr. Alka is currently working as an assistant professor at NMIMS Mumbai. 
  • For the last 5 years, she has been working as an assistant professor, teaching the intricacies and concepts of pharmacy to the students.
  • Dr. Alka has cleared the GPAT and NIPER JEE Exams. 
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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

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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Teena Nazeem

B.Pharm, M.Pharm , (KAPS Qualified)
10 years of Experience
  • Teena Nazeem is a Registered Pharmacist (Provisional) with a diverse background in pharmacy practice and education.
  • She completed her B.Pharm from Nirmala College of Pharmacy, Kerala, and earned a Master in Pharmacy Practice from JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty, where the Frank May Gold Medal recognised her excellence.
  • Later, she started her career as an educationist by working as an Assistant Professor at Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy for over 6 years. 
  • She cleared the KAPS exam and moved to Australia as a registered pharmacist. Currently, she works at Chemist Warehouse in Melbourne. 
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Dr. Kiran Shafiq Siddiqui

Doctor of Pharmacy, (KAPS Qualified)
5 years of Experience
  • Kiran Shafiq Siddiqui is a pharmacy professional who has completed her Doctor of Pharmacy from Pakistan. 
  • She has extensive experience working in the hospital sector for 7 years under the Government of Health Pakistan (Grade BS-18)
  • She successfully cleared the KAPS exam later, and she is currently living and working as a registered pharmacist in Sydney, Australia. 
  • Currently, she is also pursuing a BS in dermal therapy from Australasian College of Health and Wellness to add value to her skillset. 
  • With over 7 years of experience under her belt, she is now the faculty member for Academically’s KAPS preparation course.
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Our Testimonials

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Took the classes for Australian Physiotherapy written assessment (APC) and had a positive experience. Michael sir and Manasi mam we’re very knowledgeable and had an amazing time learning from them. The concepts were made easy and practice exam helped a lot. Big shoutout to Shohini for coordinating everything and helping me through this journey.

Gladys James

I came to know about academically through Instagram. I have being a part of this family since 1 month. I have joined for both PTE and APC classes. Classes are really good. As a working person, i thought it will be difficult for me to attend classes, but the recordings provided by the team is really helping me a lot. I would like to appreciate the t...

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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....

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 positiv...

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Firstly, i am very grateful towards academically team. It has been a month being student of Academically.They focus in the specific, relevant and important content which they are assisting us to Crack KAPS. In this period, i found they are concentrating on Quality rather than Quantity. I am very delightful because of your guidance and support.

Alina Rana

I would like to thank all tutors and teams for providing us necessary resources and guidance to pass the KAPS examination. I was fully dependent on their materials and was worth it. The tutors guidance helped me to pass the exam on my first attempt. I heartily recommend others to join academically if you want to pass KAPS examinations.

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Saad Choudhry

Well it's a wonderful institution that will help you in getting the basic concepts revised of all the important subjects required in KAPS exam. The faculty is very awesome, the technical staff is really cooperative, the website/mock tests are designed same as that appear in the actual exam, the recalls are there, practically all the requirements fo...

Gourav Jangra

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 ve...

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 t...

Athira Raju

Academically is a great platform to achieve our dream. I recently joined but the classes they providing is very informative and understandable and they always ready to help and clarify our doubts regarding our KAPS preparation. Thank you so much to team Academically for your valuable support.

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.

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APC Qualified Physiotherapist

About The KAPS

What is the KAPS

There is a consistent demand for healthcare professionals, especially pharmacists in Australia. That’s why, Australia is inviting internationally trained pharmacists to work in their country. To get a job in Australia, a pharmacist must clear the KAPS Exam. The KAPS Exam is the Knowledge Assessment of Pharmaceutical Sciences Exam. This exam is conducted for international pharmacists who wish to work in Australia by the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC). The purpose of the exam is to ensure that internationally qualified pharmacists have the necessary knowledge to practise safely and effectively within the Australian healthcare system. Once you clear this exam you can apply for a job, earn well, and get a PR Visa.

KAPS Exam Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to write the KAPS Exam, a pharmacist must have the following:

  • Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, including provisional degrees.
  • BPharm/PharmD transcripts or consolidated mark sheets.
  • Active registration with the state pharmacy council in your home country as a practising pharmacist.
  • Valid passport.
  • Although not mandatory, any relevant working experience can be included.
Procedure for KAPS

1.  Initial Skill Assessment by the Australian Pharmacy Council

The first step is to check if you are eligible to appear for the KAPS Exam. For this, the Australian Pharmacy Council will check your records and declare your eligibility.

Once you clear this initial assessment, then you will be eligible to appear for the KAPS Exam.

2.  The KAPS Exam

The KAPS Exam is an online exam, therefore, you can write the exam from your choice of test centre. The exam is conducted thrice a year namely in March, July, and November. 

It is a Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) exam. To qualify for the exam you must obtain 50% in all subsections and an overall 50% in the exam.

3.  English Proficiency

The Pharmacy Board of Australia acknowledges various language assessment methods, including IELTS and OET. 

To meet their language proficiency requirements, you should attain a minimum score of 7.5 on the academic version of IELTS, with no less than 7 in each section. 

Alternatively, for the Occupational English Test (OET), a minimum score of 6.5 overall, or a 7 in every individual component, is necessary.

Exam Format

The KAPS Exam consists of 2 separate papers. Each paper consists of 100 questions and you must sit for both papers on the same day. The two papers that make up the KAPS Exam are: 

  • Paper 1: Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Physiology and Pharmacology 
  • Paper 2: Pharmaceutics and Therapeutics.
Testing Centres

The KAPS Exam is conducted in an online format, so you can write the exam in the nearest test centre to you. There are 7 test centres in India, which include Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, New Delhi, Gurgaon, Pune and Noida.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the KAPS exam multiple choice?

Yes, the KAPS Exam questions are multiple-choice questions with one correct answer out of four options.

How do you qualify for the KAPS exam?

To qualify for the KAPS Exam, a pharmacist should have a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree or a Doctorate of Pharmacy degree. And should have registered with the pharmacy council of the state.

Is IELTS required for KAPS?

Yes, IELTS is required for the KAPS Exam. The standard English language requirement for pharmacists in Australia is an overall IELTS score of 7.0, with a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the four components (Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking).

Is KAPS valid in New Zealand?

Yes, KAPS is valid in New Zealand.

What is the next step after KAPS?

After passing the KAPS Exam, apply for provisional registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.

What is the age limit for KAPS?

While applying for the KAPS Exam one should be under the age of 45 years.

Is a pharmacist a high-paying job in Australia?

Yes, a pharmacist is considered as a well paid professional in Australia. Pharmacists in Australia typically earn competitive salaries compared to many other occupations.

Can an Indian pharmacist work in Australia?

Yes, an eligible pharmacist can work in Australia after passing the KAPS Exam conducted by the APC.

What is the minimum qualification for a pharmacist in Australia?

The minimum qualification to become a pharmacist in Australia is a Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) degree or a Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) degree.

Can I write KAPS from India?

Yes, you can take the KAPS Exam from India. There are 8 test centres for KAPS Exam namely Banglore, Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad, New Delhi, Gurugram, Pune and Noida.

How can an Indian become a pharmacist in Australia?

To become a pharmacist in Australia, submit an application for assessment, pass the KAPS Exam, apply for provisional registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia, get a job, and apply for a visa.

Is there a shortage of pharmacists in Australia?

Yes, there have been periods of pharmacist shortages in certain regions of Australia, particularly in rural and remote areas. Australia is inviting pharmacists from abroad to work in their country.
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