How did pharmacy admissions change?

Korea moved to an integrated six-year track; check university guidelines.

Same as an oriental-medicine pharmacist?

No, that is a separate exam and license.

Pharmacist Licensing Exam (Korea)

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Held by KHPLEI under the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act; the Minister of Health and Welfare issues the license after passing.

Contents

1. Exam and eligibility
2. Work and careers
3. FAQ
4. References

Exam and eligibility

Generally open to pharmacy-college graduates (now mainly an integrated six-year program); a written exam with overall and per-subject thresholds. Eligibility, subjects, pass rules, dates and the governing law can change; always check KHPLEI's current notice and the law in force.

Work and careers

Community and hospital pharmacy, pharma R&D; and regulatory, MFDS and public corporations.

FAQ

How did pharmacy admissions change?: Korea moved to an integrated six-year track; check university guidelines.
Same as an oriental-medicine pharmacist?: No, that is a separate exam and license.

Sources reviewed: 2026-10-26

References

한국보건의료인국가시험원(국시원). https://www.kuksiwon.or.kr
보건복지부. https://www.mohw.go.kr
국가법령정보센터. https://www.law.go.kr

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