We've set out the fees that might apply if you're:
(If you're an education provider or accrediting organisation, see Accreditation fees and charges.)
On this page:
The online eligibility check is an essential first step to getting your skills recognised in Australia.
Ask for this if… |
Cost (AU$) |
|
Initial skills assessment eligibility request |
You want to work as a pharmacist in Australia or migrate here, AND you're:
|
$1310 per request |
Updated skills assessment request |
You've updated your skills since your last assessment |
$610 per request |
You may need to pass an exam if you were trained outside Australia or New Zealand, or if you hold provisional registration as a pharmacy intern in Australia.
Type of exam |
Book into this exam if… |
Cost (AU$) |
Australian Intern Written exam |
|
$730 per attempt |
Competency Assessment of Overseas Pharmacists (CAOP) exam |
|
$1950 per attempt |
Knowledge Assessment of Pharmaceutical Sciences (KAPS) exam |
|
$2230 per attempt |
Type of fee |
This fee applies if… |
Cost (AU$) |
Appeal to APC Appeals Panel |
|
$450 per appeal |
You can get a refund for examination fees.
We cannot give refunds for any other fees.
You can request a refund for any reason, however they are subject to our approval. You will either receive a full refund or a partial refund, depending on the timing of the cancellation.
Full refunds: up to 5 days prior to the exam session.
Partial refunds: from 5 days prior to the exam session and within 4 weeks after the exam session.
We will not accept refund requests 4 weeks after your exam session ends. For more information see our Refund Policy.
Partial refund amounts are:
Exam |
Refund amount |
Intern Written Exam |
$541 |
CAOP |
$1741 |
KAPS |
$1776 |
To raise a refund request, you will need to cancel your exam appointment in your Candidate Portal. We will not accept phone requests.
You will need to provide a reason for the cancellation. Supporting documents are not required unless under special circumstances such as COVID-19.
If we approve your request, you will receive either a full refund or a partial refund.
Back to top
Find out how to ask for a skills assessment check and see if you're eligible to sit the exam
More detailsFind out how to register for the Australian Intern Written Exam after your pharmacy internship
More detailsFind out how our appeals process works and what you could do if you're unhappy with a decision
More details