KAPS Exam Crash Preparation Course for Pharmacist

120 hours of recorded video tutorials

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 Workers in Australia

About The Course

KAPS crash course by Academically is a knowledge and resource bank for global pharmacists trying to crack the KAPS exam.

The course helps you prepare for the exam in your home or anywhere you prefer, within your space and time.

The course contains exclusive resources such as mock tests and recall questions, which are highly beneficial for preparation.

Along with the course, aspirants also get free counselling sessions with the mentors and overall guidance to migrate to Australia.

Who Is The Course For?

Global pharmacists who want to setup practice in Australia

Pharmacists trying to clear the KAPS exam in their first attempt.

KAPS aspirants who need guidance in clearing the exam and getting their visa.

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

Strategies to approach the exam
Exam pattern
Basics of the exam syllabus

MODULE 2

Acid-base reactions
Drug stability
Functional group reactivity
Reaction types
Drug class recognition
Nomenclature

MODULE 3

Conformation
Geometric isomerism
Optical activity
Nomenclature

MODULE 4

Phase equilibria
Acid-base reactions
Kinetics

MODULE 5

Diagnostic agents
Assay techniques
Redox reactions
Spectroscopy

MODULE 6

Biochemical pathways
Thermodynamics
Biochemical classes
Structures
Nomenclature

MODULE 7

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

MODULE 8

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

MODULE 9

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

MODULE 10

Drugs affecting the central nervous system
Drugs affecting nutritional and metabolic function
Vitamins
Local and general anaesthetics
Diuretics
Antibiotics
Anti-inflammatory agents and analgesics
Cardiovascular pharmacology
Endocrine pharmacology
Autonomic transmission
Receptor pharmacology
Drug interactions
Principles of drug action

MODULE 11

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

MODULE 12

Anticancer drugs
Anthelmintic drugs
Antiprotozoal drugs
Antifungal drugs
Antiviral drugs
Antibacterial drugs

MODULE 13

Mechanism of toxicity
Signs of toxicity
Common side effects

MODULE 14

Alteration of physiological processes by drugs or disease states

MODULE 15

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.

MODULE 16

Emulsions
Suspensions
Solutions
Types of preparation
Solvents

MODULE 17

Drug interactions with a biopharmaceutical basis
Bioavailability and bioequivalence
Drug absorption
Dissolution

MODULE 18

Relevant calculations
Pharmacogenetics
Drug interactions
Drug metabolism
Drug protein binding
Steady-state considerations
Clearance
Apparent volume of distribution
Elimination rate constants
Biological half-life

MODULE 19

Sterilisation technology
Antimicrobial agents
Preservation

MODULE 20

Evaluation of particular dose forms
Controlled release preparations
Parenteral dose forms
Formulation of drugs for various routes of administration

MODULE 21

Combination of compounded products for use via various routes of administration
Constituent drug substances
Drug products

MODULE 22

Stability
Dose calculations from body weight or surface area
Buffers
Milliequivalents and milliosmole
Isotonicity
Proportions
Sensitivity of balance
Densities
Percentages
Dilutions

MODULE 23

Dosage regimens of common medications
Appropriate dosages of common medications

MODULE 24

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

MODULE 25

The use of and choices for surgical dressings
Drug choices for surgical dressings

MODULE 26

Relevant patient counselling and advice
Adverse reactions to drugs

MODULE 27

Relevant patient counselling and advice
Drug interactions

MODULE 28

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

MODULE 29

Over-the-counter drug information
Rational over-the-counter product selection
Diagnosing minor illness
Non-prescription prescribing

Meet The Instructors

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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Our Testimonials

prince bansal

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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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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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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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 KAPS Examination

What is the KAPS Exam?

If you wish to become a registered pharmacist in Australia, you need to take the KAPS Exam. The Knowledge Assessment of Pharmaceutical Sciences Exam is your gateway to migrate, practise and settle in Australia.

The exam is for globally trained pharmacists who wish to build career in Australia. It is conducted by the Australian Pharmacy Coucil (APC) and it assesses their knowledge to ensure they can practice safely and effectively within the Australian healthcare system.

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:

1. Paper 1: Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Physiology and Pharmacology.

2. 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 8 test centres in India, which include: Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, New Delhi, Gurgaon, Pune and Noida.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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

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).

Yes, KAPS is valid in New Zealand.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.