KAPS (Knowledge Assessment of Pharmaceutical Sciences) is an evaluating exam, which is conducted by Australian & New Zealand Pharmacy council. This exam assesses your understanding and knowledge in pharmaceutical sciences. To practice as a registered pharmacist in Australia or New Zealand, an overseas pharmacist must pass this exam. Candidates who want to practice in New Zealand must first pass a language exam (OET or IELTS) to be able to take the KAPS Exam. Candidates who pursue the Australian path will be eligible to sit for the KAPS exam without having to pass the language exam. However, before beginning an internship, you must pass both the KAPS and the language exam (OET, PTE, IELTS).
KAPS exam consist of 2 papers.
PAPER 1 Pharmaceutical chemistry,
Pharmacology & Physiology
PAPER 2 Pharmaceutics & Therapeutics
If you’re outside of Australia, you can sit your KAPS exam in the following cities:
| Country | City | |
| Argentina | Buenos Aires | |
| Egypt | Cairo and surrounding areas | |
| Greece | Athens | |
| Hong Kong SAR | Hong Kong | |
| India | Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, New Delhi and Mumbai | |
| Kenya | Nairobi | |
| New Zealand | Auckland and Wellington | |
| Oman | Muscat | |
| Pakistan | Islamabad | |
| Peru | Lima | |
| Philippines | Manila | |
| Qatar | Doha | |
| Saudi Arabia |
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| Singapore | Singapore | |
| South Africa | Johannesburg | |
| United Arab Emirates | Dubai and surrounding areas | |
| United Kingdom | London* | |
| Zimbabwe | Harare |
Exam duration 2 Hours for each paper
Exam pattern 100 Multiple choice questions for each paper.
Validity of KAPS Exam 3 years
Each paper has a 50 percent pass mark. If a candidate fails one of the papers, he or she must retake the failed paper within two years of passing the other. The number of times a candidate can take the KAPS exam is unlimited.
Course Duration : The Course Duration is 6 Months.
KAPS 2022 Batch
1. September/October – March
2. January – July
3. May- November
We offer mentoring till the candidate passes the exam. Our institution also assists candidates in obtaining internship placement in Australia as well as employer sponsorship for 407 and 494 visa applications.