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Apply for pharmaceutical testing approval

Would you like to take a section of the Pharmaceutical Examination? Here you can find out how and where to submit your application.

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Professional permits, examinations and approbations

Detailed description

To complete your training as a pharmacist, you must successfully pass the pharmacy examination before your local regulatory authority. The pharmacy examination consists of three sections. Passing the examinations is a prerequisite for your state licensure (approbation). You must apply for admission to the respective section of the pharmacy examination at your local regulatory authority.

 

Information

Prerequisites

They have successfully completed all required coursework and elective courses.

Documents required

First section of the pharmaceutical examination:

  • birth certificate
  • If applicable: marriage certificate
  • Proof of university entrance qualification
  • for certificates from abroad: recognition certificate
  • Proof of the internship and other relevant evidence
  • Proof of 2 years of pharmacy studies
  • Certificates of regular and successful participation in the required events

Second section of the pharmaceutical examination:

  • Certificate of passing the first part of the pharmaceutical examination
  • Proof of a degree in pharmacy of at least 4 years
  • Certificates of regular and successful participation in the required courses and elective subjects

Third section of the pharmaceutical examination:

  • Certificates of passing the 1st and 2nd sections of the pharmaceutical examination
  • Proof of practical training
  • Proof of participation in the accompanying courses

Please note

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Deadlines

You can register for the first and second sections of the Pharmaceutical Examination no earlier than the final semester of the study period that is the prerequisite for taking the examination. Your application for admission must be received by the responsible body by January 10th or June 10th, respectively.




You can register for the third part of the pharmaceutical examination after completing your one-year practical training. Your application for admission must be received by the responsible body by April 1st or October 1st, respectively.

Procedure

  • You submit your application along with the necessary documents to the responsible authority via the provided online service.
  • The responsible authority will examine your application and request any missing documents or information from you.
  • After successfully completing the examination, the responsible body will confirm your admission to the examination in writing.

Processing time

Processing takes several weeks

Fees

No

Legal remedies

Contradiction

Legal basis

§ 6 Licensing regulations for pharmacists (AAppO)


https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/aappo/__6.html

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Last updated: 10.10.2026