Many students are not aware about the KAPS exam. Some who are aware have a ton of doubts. I have written this (series of) article to help answer all your doubts & questions! So, let’s take a deep dive into your doubts.
Beginning with the most common question: What is KAPS Exam?
The full form of KAPS is Knowledge Assessment of Pharmaceutical Science. It is the gateway to become a registered pharmacist in Australia.
If you have a bachelor’s degree (or master’s or PhD, but NOT diploma) in pharma and you want to become a practicing pharmacist in Australia, you first need to be a registered pharmacist with the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC).
And to become a registered pharmacist, you need to appear and pass the KAPS exam. After passing this exam, you become eligible to find a pharmacist job and practice in Australia.
Who is eligible for the KAPS exam?
Anyone who has a bachelors/masters/PhD degree in pharma and is a registered pharmacist in his/her country is eligible for the KAPS exam. Diploma holders are not eligible for the KAPS exam.
Is a 3rd year or a final year bachelors of pharmacy student eligible for the KAPS exam?
Although a 3rd year or a final year Bachelor of Pharmacy Student is not eligible for the KAPS exam, it is a good idea to start preparing early if you dream to move to Australia and build a career there.
By the time you obtain your degree and complete your registration, you would be fully prepared for the exam. Right after college, you can leave for Australia & after working for a couple of years in Australia, you can even apply and get your PR.
At what point of time in the year does the KAPS exam happen?
KAPS exam happens every 4-month, meaning the exam is conducted 3 times in a year – November, February, and July.
Do I need to go to Australia to appear in the exam?
No! KAPS is an online exam and the major cities in your country have the KAPS exam center.
For example – in India there are centers in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, New Delhi, and Chennai. In Pakistan, there is a center in Islamabad. In Saudi Arabia, there are centers in Riyadh, Jedda, and Dammam.
You can check for your country here<>.
More information on KAPS is in this article – Everything that you need to know about KAPS exam – 2.
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