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APC KAPS-Paper-2 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | KAPS Paper 2 – Pharmaceutics and Therapeutics (Knowledge Assessment of Pharmaceutical Sciences) |
| Exam Number: | KAPS-Paper-2 |
| Related Certifications: | KAPS Paper 1 OPRA Exam (Overseas Pharmacist Readiness Assessment) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Computer-based test |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Results valid for 3 years (Skills Assessment Outcome validity) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Passing Score: | 50% overall and per section (pharmaceutics and therapeutics) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 100 |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Exam Price: | AUD 810 (eligibility check fee; exam fee varies by cycle) |
| Recommended Training: | APC Candidate Resources & Exam Guide |
| Exam Registration: | Australian Pharmacy Council – Skills Assessment & OPRA/KAPS pathway |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based exam at authorized test centers (international delivery possible) |
| Pre Condition: | Completion of pharmacy qualification equivalent to 3–4 years full-time study and eligibility approval via APC Skills Assessment pathway |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.pharmacycouncil.org.au/pharmacist/skills-assessment/knowledge-stream/ |
APC KAPS-Paper-2 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Therapeutics | 70% | - Clinical Pharmacology
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| Pharmaceutics | 30% | - Physical Pharmacy
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APC Knowledge Assessment of Pharmaceutical Sciences Paper 2: Your Questions, Answered
The KAPS-Paper-2 exam (Knowledge Assessment of Pharmaceutical Sciences Paper 2) is the official APC exam that leads to the Overseas Pharmacist Readiness Assessment (OPRA) / formerly KAPS pathway (Pharmaceutical Sciences Assessment) certification, a credential at the Professional level. Related certifications include OPRA Exam (Overseas Pharmacist Readiness Assessment), KAPS Paper 1. Real4Prep provides 0 practice questions to help you prepare for it with confidence.
The KAPS-Paper-2 exam contains 100 questions and gives you 120 minutes to finish them. Before exam day, divide the total time by the question count so you know the pace you need to keep, and flag difficult items instead of getting stuck on them. Running at least one full timed session in the Real4Prep test engine is the best way to make that time pressure feel familiar.
You need 50% overall and per section (pharmaceutics and therapeutics) to pass, and the official registration fee is AUD 810 (eligibility check fee; exam fee varies by cycle). Keep in mind that a failed attempt means paying that fee in full again, so it pays to test yourself first. When your scores on the Real4Prep timed practice tests stay consistently above the passing line, you are ready to book the exam.
Completion of pharmacy qualification equivalent to 3–4 years full-time study and eligibility approval via APC Skills Assessment pathway Requirements can change over time, so always double-check the latest eligibility rules before you register on the official APC exam page.
You can book your exam through the official registration channels:
The exam is delivered in the following way: Computer-based exam at authorized test centers (international delivery possible).
APC recommends the following training options for this exam:
Official courses build the foundation, and the KAPS-Paper-2 practice questions from Real4Prep help you turn that knowledge into exam-day performance.
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The KAPS-Paper-2 syllabus is organized into 2 exam domains. Among the first three are Therapeutics (70%), Pharmaceutics (30%). For the complete breakdown of topics and subtopics, see the Exam Topics section above.
