Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association
About APSA
The Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association (APSA) is a professional association for individuals with an interest in the pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacy practice, and pharmacy and pharmaceutical science education. The Association strives to promote and advance the study and application of the pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy practice and to facilitate the exchange of information and experiences between pharmaceutical scientists, pharmacy practice researchers, and pharmacy and pharmaceutical science education experts in Australasia. APSA aims to promote and foster early career researchers through dedicated symposia at our annual conferences. APSA is a member organisation of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), a global federation representing pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists worldwide.
Membership is drawn from the Pharmacy Schools of Australasia, the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, and associated government departments. Annual conferences and regular short courses provide a forum for presentation of research and development applications from all branches of the pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacy practice, and pharmacy and pharmaceutical science education. APSA recognises excellence by providing several competitive awards for members at varying stages of their scientific careers. The APSA medal is our Association’s highest award to recognise excellence and lasting contribution to the pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacy practice and/or pharmacy and pharmaceutical science education. Additionally, in recognition of the valuable contribution of our student and early career researchers, APSA provides travel grants and prizes.
News and Events
APSA 2025 Annual Conference
Adelaide, 7 – 10 December 2025
PSA’s National Conference 2025
Sydney, 1 – 3 August 2025
2025 FIP World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Copenhagen, Denmark, 31 August – 3 September 2025
Membership
APSA membership is open to all individuals with an interest in the pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacy practice, and pharmacy and pharmaceutical science education.
Benefits
- Annual Conference Member Rates
- Prizes and Awards
- Student Travel Grants
- Form connections with others in pharmaceutical science, pharmacy practice and education
Acknowledgement of country
The Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association (APSA) respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia on which APSA members work, study and meet, and recognises their continuing connection to lands, waters, and communities. APSA pays respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
As an Association with members in Aotearoa New Zealand, we also acknowledge that APSA respects ngā iwi Māori as the Tangata Whenua of Aotearoa and is committed to upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
We recognise that Indigenous peoples were our first pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists.