Which body issues the skills assessment for ANZSCO 251511?

APharmC (Australian Pharmacy Council) is the assessing authority for Hospital Pharmacist under code 251511. It assesses overseas pharmacy qualifications and the steps toward registration as a pharmacist.

Which occupation lists include Hospital Pharmacist?

Our current data places 251511 on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). This links to visa subclasses 190, 491, 482, 186, 494 and 407. Lists change, so EMC Australia confirms the position at the time you apply.

What evidence helps a Hospital Pharmacist (251511) skills assessment?

Prepare a pharmacy degree assessed by APharmC and hospital pharmacy experience. Reference letters should describe duties such as: review medication charts for safety and interactions.

My job title isn't exactly 'Hospital Pharmacist'. Can I still use 251511?

Yes, if your actual duties match. Assessors look at what you did — for Hospital Pharmacist, that means work centred on medication management for hospital patients — rather than your employer's title. If your duties fit a neighbouring code in unit group 2515 better, nominate that instead.

Where do Hospital Pharmacists (251511) work in Australia?

Hospital Pharmacists are commonly employed by public and private hospitals and health networks. Regional employers may also open 491 or 494 options for 251511.

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Hospital Pharmacist 251511

Yes. Hospital Pharmacist (251511) can be used for an Australian visa. It is on the STSOL and CSOL. APharmC is the assessing authority. The stored subclasses are 190, 491, 482, 186, 494 and 407.

Hospital Pharmacist (251511): Ensure safe and quality use of medicines, and provide pharmaceutical care.

Hospital Pharmacist (ANZSCO 251511) is a role centred on medication management for hospital patients. It sits in the Pharmacists unit group (2515), whose members ensure safe and quality use of medicines, and provide pharmaceutical care. EMC Australia helps Hospital Pharmacists line up their skills assessment, occupation list position and visa strategy before they lodge. See how this occupation can connect to points-tested skilled visas, state nomination and employer sponsorship — including a APharmC skills assessment.

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ANZSCO

251511

Assessing authority

APharmC

Occupation lists

STSOL · CSOL

Industry

Health & nursing

Can this occupation migrate?

Potentially — if the list, the assessment and the rest of the profile fit.

Hospital Pharmacist can be relevant to skilled and employer-sponsored pathways. Your actual options depend on age, English, qualifications, work history, the skills assessment, points, state nomination, and whether an employer can sponsor the position. A place on a list is not a grant.

Potential visa pathways

Start with the pathway type, not only the subclass.

Points-tested

For skilled applicants who may qualify on occupation, skills assessment, points and invitation.

Employer-sponsored

For applicants with an Australian employer willing and able to sponsor an eligible position.

Other pathways

These are the other subclasses stored for this occupation.

407 · Training visa

State nomination

Lists change. We check this year’s program.

Whether Hospital Pharmacist is open for 190 or 491 depends on the state, the stream, and the month. NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, the ACT and the Northern Territory each run their own program. Occupation-specific status is checked against the current list — not a screenshot from last year.

EOI and state nomination

NSWclosed
VICclosed
QLDclosed
SAunavailable
WAnot announcedSouth West
TASopen
ACTnot announced
NTclosedNorthern Territory DAMA

Skills assessment

Skills assessment for Hospital Pharmacist

The assessment tests whether your qualification and work match this nominated occupation. APharmC is the usual authority. Confirm it on the current Home Affairs list before you apply. A suitable outcome is generally required before a points-tested EOI.

APharmC

How skills assessments work

Points and other factors

The occupation is only the starting point.

Age

Points sit in set age bands. Confirm the current test before you claim a number.

English

Competent English is the usual baseline. Proficient or superior English can add points.

Skilled employment

Work in the nominated or closely related occupation can add points. Dates have to survive a skills assessment.

Qualifications

Recognised qualifications can add points. The assessing authority decides comparability.

Australian study and partner

Australian study, specialist education, partner skills or community language may add points.

Nomination

State nomination (190) or regional nomination (491) can add points. 189 has neither.

Points calculator

Occupation match

Is Hospital Pharmacist the right code?

Nominate the work you actually do, not the job title on a card. Confirm the official ANZSCO description before you pay for an assessment.

Review medication charts for safety and interactions
Dispense medicines, including sterile and cytotoxic preparations
Take medication histories and reconcile medicines on admission and discharge
Advise doctors and nurses on dosing and therapeutic choices
Contribute to drug and therapeutics committees

Questions

Before you start an assessment

APharmC (Australian Pharmacy Council) is the assessing authority for Hospital Pharmacist under code 251511. It assesses overseas pharmacy qualifications and the steps toward registration as a pharmacist.

Related occupations

Roles often confused with this one.

These are similar job titles. The visa list and skills assessment still depend on the code that matches the work you do.

Not sure which pathway fits.

Tell us the occupation, the assessment if you have one, and where you are willing to live. We will say whether 189, 190, 491 or an employer visa is worth the next fee.