LeapScholar

How can I become a registered pharmacist by doing the pharmacy course abroad in UK/Australia?

06 Jul 2026 · Answered by Muskan Vashishtha · 1 min read
Muskan Vashishtha
Muskan Vashishtha Verified
Leap Scholar's Counsellor
View Profile →

To become a registered pharmacist after studying pharmacy abroad, you must complete the registration process in your chosen country.

UK:
- Complete the Overseas Pharmacists Assessment Programme (OSPAP)
- Undertake 52 weeks of pre-registration training
- Pass the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registration assessment
- Apply for registration with the GPhC

Australia:
- Get your degree assessed by the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC)
- Pass the Knowledge Assessment of Pharmaceutical Sciences (KAPS) exam
- Complete at least 1,575 hours of supervised internship
- Pass the Pharmacy Board of Australia competency exams
- Apply for registration

Both countries require proof of English language proficiency (such as IELTS) and a valid visa. Requirements and processes are subject to change. For detailed guidance, connect with your LeapScholar counsellor.

Not sure which Australian universities to apply to?

Courses, costs and career outcomes in one personalised plan.

4.7/5 Google 🎓 25K+ admits
Get My Free Shortlist

More Universities & admissions questions

More Australia questions

🎓 Which Australian universities fit you? Get Free Shortlist