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PSI Pharmacy Equivalence Exam (TCQR) Become a Registered Pharmacist in Ireland

Clear the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland Equivalence Examination on your first attempt with our online course designed for professional pharmacists trying to migrate to Ireland.


 

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12 weeks of intensive sessions + practice

120 hours of live online training

Extended trainer access until you pass the PSI Exam

3,000+ recall questions to practise

Study handouts, mock tests, and final PSI exam grand test

One-on-one feedback sessions with the trainer

Why Become a Pharmacist in Ireland?

€ 74,929

Average salary for pharmacists in Ireland

2000+

Current openings for pharmacists in Ireland

42,000

Visas for pharmacists in Ireland

About The Course

1

The PSI Equivalence Examination Preparation Course is designed to help globally trained pharmacists prepare for the Equivalence Examination conducted by the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland.

2

Experienced course instructors and pharmacy tutors have created a well-structured curriculum and a systematic approach to ensure a deep and detailed understanding of the exam curriculum and content to prepare you thoroughly for the exam.

3

The purpose of the course is to offer all the study materials, mock exams, and complete guidance and support for the students to ace this exam and get registered.

4

The course offers Extended Access to our private chat group with qualified and established pharmacists, and free webinars on CV writing & securing your first job

Who Is The Course For?

Non-EU-trained pharmacists who want to practise, migrate, and settle in Ireland.

Pharmacists taking the PSI Equivalence exam for the first time.

Those who want to take on the examination with full 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

Pharmacology

In the PSI EE, the pharmacology component focuses on understanding the mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, and interactions of various drugs. 

Pharmacy Practice
Basic Science
Pharmaceutical Calculations

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About The PSI Equivalence

What is the PSI Equivalence

The PSI Equivalence Exam is a gateway for global pharmacists to work in Ireland. This exam tests the competence of pharmacists who have completed their studies and their training from countries outside the European Union and are willing to practise pharmacy in Ireland. 

The Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland is the public body that regulates and oversees the registration process for pharmacists in Ireland. Clearing this exam allows pharmacists to migrate, practise and settle as a registered pharmacist in Ireland
 

PSI Equivalence Exam Eligibility Criteria

To apply for registration with the PSI, your pharmacy qualification must be equivalent to Ireland’s standards. However, in the revised 2025 process, even BPharm + MPharm qualifications from India are now eligible for assessment, given they have relevant experience. If they meet the required standard through a holistic review, they may be accepted, even though they do not hold a single continuous degree.

In pointers, the eligibility to appear for the qualification recognition is mentioned below- 

  • Completed the full education and training requirements in the qualifying state/jurisdiction
  • The applicant must be eligible to practice pharmacy in the country/jurisdiction where they obtained their qualification. 

Note: UK and Northern Ireland now fall under "Third Country" status post-Brexit.
 

The required documents for the application are as follows:

  • Documents include birth certificate, passport, transcripts, internship letters, and third-party verifications.
  • Statutory document (The Statutory Declaration must be completed in Ireland, or by a consular official in an Irish Embassy or Consulate)
  • Certificate of Identity Form witnessed by a Health or Legal Professional
  • Syllabus copy and Academic transcript to be sent by the university
  • a certificate or letter of confirmation of qualification/professional status certificate
  • Good standing certificate

 

Stage 1

  • Fee Type: Application fee
  • Fee: €500

 

Stage 2

  • Fee Type: Holistic Assessment fee
  • Fee: €1,000

 

Stage 3

  • Fee Type: Exam feeFee: €3,000

Note:  A €300 fee will also apply for any appeals that are submitted in relation to Stage 2, the Holistic Assessment. 

New applications under the revised Third Country Qualification Recognition (TCQR) process will be required to make payment of each fee as they progress through the process.

Please note: Refunds will not be issued at any point in the process

Procedure for PSI Equivalence Exam

The Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) has recently revised the TCQR process.

To practice as a pharmacist in Ireland, an applicant must go through a two-step process:  

1. Qualification Recognition – This step evaluates whether the applicant’s pharmacy degree and work experience match the standards required to work as a pharmacist in Ireland.

2. Registration - Once your qualification is approved, you have to apply to be officially registered before starting practice in Ireland.

Qualification Recognition - 4 Stages of the TCQR Process

Stage 1 – Application Review

  • Submit application + documents via email to noneuroute@psi.ie.
  • Third-party documents (such as transcripts and regulatory forms) must be obtained directly from the institutions.
  • The Statutory Declaration form must be signed in Ireland or at an Irish Embassy/Consulate—self-witnessed or local notarizations abroad are not accepted.
  • Certificate of Identity Form to be witnessed by a Health or Legal Professional
  • The files must be valid & complete within 6 months or it’s closed.
  • Translations of non-English documents must be done by certified translators.

Stage 2 – Holistic Assessment

  • Assesses:
    • Input: Pharmacy degree + internship
    • Quality: Accreditation and standards of the issuing authority
    • Output: postgraduate education, work experience, and continuing professional development (CPD)
       
  • Two possible paths:
    • Path A: If equivalent → proceed directly to certification
    • Path B: If gaps exist → proceed to exam (Stage 3)

Stage 3 – Examination (Only for Path B)

  • The exam consists of:
    • MCQ: Pharmacology and pharmacy practice, basic science, and properties of medicines, community phramacy and pharmaceutical calculations 
    • OSCE: Clinical and practice-based assessment
  • You may be required to take one or both based on the holistic assessment outcome.

Stage 4 – Certification

  • After successful completion of all necessary stages, a Certificate of Qualification Appropriate for Practice is issued.
  • You can then apply for registration via PSI’s online portal.

Registration

Applicants who have completed all required stages within the TCQR process will be issued with a certificate by the PSI recognising their qualification as being a ‘qualification appropriate for practice’. This certificate will enable the applicant to apply for registration as a pharmacist in Ireland. 

English Language competence is not assessed at the qualification recognition stage but only when an individual presents for registration.

PSI Equivalence Exam Format

PSI Equivalence exam has two phases:

1)  MCQ

2) OSCE

The MCQ exam consists of 80 questions. The OSCE includes practical, experience-based questions. you will have eight stations. They evaluate how you deal with customers, how you advise your patients, etc.

The OSCE exam is further divided into two sections- 
Written OSCE (Conducted on Day 1)
Verbal OSCE (Conducted on Day 2)

PSI Equivalence Exam Test Centres

The PSI exam is a computer-proctored examination that is conducted in any simulated environment under proper surveillance and vigilance. This means that you can take the PSI exam anywhere, ensuring that your examination place meets the guidelines and requirements of PSI. While taking the exam, you will be under the complete vigilance of the PSI.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the PSI Equivalence Exam?

The PSI Equivalence Exam is an exam that non-EU/EEA pharmacists need to clear to become registered pharmacists in Ireland

What Changed in the PSI Exam (2025)?

The 2025 PSI revision replaced the adaptation period with a holistic assessment. Applicants may now be exempt from the exam (Path A) if their qualifications are deemed equivalent. If not (Path B), they must take a revised MCQ + OSCE exam (or either MCQ or OSCE)  in Ireland. The process now includes stage-wise fees 

Is the PSI exam difficult?

The PSI is a competent exam that tests your pharmacy knowledge, but it can be cleared with the right guidance and support.

What is the eligibility for the PSI exam in Ireland?

The applicant should obtain a pharmacist qualification from a non-European Union/EEA country. And are eligible to practice pharmacy in the country/jurisdiction where they gained their qualifications.

What is the fee for the PSI exam?

The overall fee for the PSI Equivalence Exam is EUR 4,500

Which is the best course for the PSI exam?

Academically offers a distinctive and holistic PSI preparation course for global pharmacists aspiring to migrate and practise in Ireland. This online course is available for global pharmacists at an affordable fee.

In which country is the PSI exam accepted?

The Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) regulates the Equivalence Exam for global pharmacists who wish to practise in Ireland.

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