KAPS Exam
Our specialized KAPS Exam Preparation Course is your pathway to confidently conquering this crucial hurdle and landing your dream pharmacist position Down Under. Ditch the textbook struggles and second-guessing – embrace a tailored online program honed by experts, packed with interactive resources, and designed to propel you to KAPS success on your first attempt. No more years of waiting, no more anxious retakes – just focused preparation and the sweet satisfaction of acing the exam and stepping into your Australian pharmacy career with a triumphant stride.
This online exam can be cleared in your home country, and you can apply for a work/PR visa once you clear this exam.
What Is The KAPS Exam?
This crucial assessment, administered by the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC), is your golden key to unlocking a world of opportunity in Down Under. It's your chance to showcase your knowledge and skills, demonstrating your preparedness to contribute safely and effectively to the vibrant Australian healthcare system. Whether you dream of bustling city pharmacies or picturesque coastal clinics, the KAPS Exam is your bridge to making your pharmacist aspirations a reality. Embark on your Australian adventure with confidence - conquer the KAPS Exam and open the door to a fulfilling career in this dynamic healthcare landscape.
KAPS Exam Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to enter the KAPS Exam, you must have have acquired the following criteria and requirements:
Degree and Transcript
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, including provisional degrees.
Transcripts or consolidated mark sheets must be included
Registration
Active registration with the state pharmacy council in your home country as a practicing pharmacist.
ID
Valid passport.
Procedure for KAPS
1. Initial Skill Assessment by the Australian Pharmacy Council
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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 center. 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
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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.
Course Duration
2 months
COURSE Registration Fee
$100
Course Installment
$275
Total Course Amount
$3200
About the Course
The KAPS (Knowledge Assessment of Pharmaceutical Sciences) exam is a comprehensive assessment conducted by the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) for pharmacists seeking registration to practice in Australia
KAPS Pharmacy Exam preparation course covers essential content, offering guidance and resources for boosting success in the KAPS exam.
By clearing this exam, international pharmacists can become and practice as registered pharmacists in Australia.
Secure lifelong membership to our pharmacist-led chat group and access complimentary CV writing webinars, along with tips for securing your first job.
Foreign-trained pharmacists who want to practice, migrate, and settle in Australia. Pharmacists taking the KAPS exam for the first time. Those who want to take the examination with complete preparation.
Our Curriculum
MODULE 1 INTRODUCTION
Strategies to approach the exam Exam pattern Basics of the exam syllabus
MODULE 3 Stereochemistry
Conformation Geometric isomerism Optical activity Nomenclature
MODULE Analytical Chemistry
Nomenclature Spectroscopy Redox reactions Assay techniques Diagnostic agents
MODULE 7 Activity Relationships
Relationship between a chemical or 3D structure and its biological activity
MODULE 9 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.
MODULE 11 Systemic Pharmacology
The mechanism of drug action as it relates to specific organs and disease states
MODULE 13 Toxicology
Common side effects Signs of toxicity Mechanism of toxicity
MODULE 15 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.
MODULE 17 Biopharmaceutics
Preservation Antimicrobial agents Sterilisation technology
MODULE 19 Dose Forms, Including Extemporaneous Preparation
Drug products Constituent drug substances Combination of compounded products for use via various routes of administration
MODULE 21 Posology And Dose Determinations
Appropriate dosages of common medications Dosage regimens of common medications
MODULE 23 Surgical Dressings, Applications And Associated Drug Delivery Systems
Drug choices for surgical dressings The use of and choices for surgical dressings
MODULE 25 Drug Interactions
Drug interactions Relevant patient counselling and advice
MODULE 2 Organic Chemistry
Acid-base reactions Drug stability Functional group reactivity Reaction types Drug class recognition Nomenclature
MODULE 4 Physical And Inorganic Chemistry
Phase equilibria Kinetics Acid-base reactions
MODULE 6 Biochemistry
Structures Biochemical classes Thermodynamics Biochemical pathways
MODULE 8 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
MODULE 10 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
MODULE 12 Chemotherapy
Antibacterial drugs Antiviral drugs Antifungal drugs Antiprotozoal drugs Anthelmintic drugs Anticancer drugs
MODULE 14 Pathophysiology
Alteration of physiological processes by drugs or disease states
MODULE 16 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
MODULE 18 Pharmacokinetics And Pharmacodynamics
Formulation of drugs for various routes of administration Parenteral dose forms Controlled release preparations Evaluation of particular dose forms
MODULE 20 Pharmaceutical Calculations
Dilutions Percentages Densities Sensitivity of balance Proportions Milliequivalents and milliosmole Buffers Dose calculations from body weight or surface area Stability
MODULE 22 Medicine Choice
Demonstrating an understanding of the clinical processes used for choosing the most appropriate drug for the presenting patient and their condition.
MODULE 24 Adverse Reactions To Drugs
Adverse reactions to drugs Relevant patient counselling and advice
MODULE 26 Drug Information
Using information sources to find drug and health information relevant to conditions and disease states
MODULE 27 Managing Minor Ailments
Non-prescription prescribing Diagnosing minor illness Rational over-the-counter product selection Over-the-counter drug information