Rwanda
National Pharmacy Council Pre-Registration Examination
Understand the structure, what to focus on, then jump into the exact papers and tests.
Overview
Rwanda’s pharmacist licensing pathway is overseen by the National Pharmacy Council (NPC). After graduation and a mandatory one-year internship, candidates sit the Pre-registration Examination, which includes a written paper followed by an oral examination.
Written Exam = 100 MCQs · Oral Exam = Viva / Professional Judgment
Prep plan (simple & effective)
- Pass 1: Cover the written domains fast → Applied Therapeutics, Pharmacology/Toxicology, Pharmacy Practice, Pharmaceutics, Supply Chain, and Law
- Pass 2: Drill timed MCQs → 100 questions in 180 minutes, with extra focus on Applied Therapeutics as the largest domain
- Review: Reattempt missed questions within 48 hours and rehearse oral answers for medication care, ethics, and supply chain
- Final week: Mix full written practice with 20-minute oral station drills and clear verbal justification practice
Pharmacists: Rwanda NPC Pre-registration Examination
Written Examination
- Format: 100 multiple-choice questions completed in 180 minutes.
- Progression: Candidates must pass the written examination before proceeding to the oral examination.
- Pass Mark: 60% for the written component.
- Core Areas: Pharmacology and Toxicology, Applied Therapeutics, Pharmacy Practice, Pharmaceutics, Supply Chain Management, and Pharmacy Laws and Regulations.
Oral Examination
- Format: Maximum 20-minute oral assessment with two structured stations.
- Station 1: Medication knowledge and pharmaceutical care.
- Station 2: Legal and ethical practice plus supply chain management.
- What Is Tested: Clear communication, safe patient care, professional judgement, legal reasoning, and practical supply-chain decisions.
