Live+ Recorded sessions for a flexible Intern Pharmacist Exam preparation without leaving your pharmacy internship/job.
Trainer access until you pass the Pharmacist Intern Oral and Written Examination
One-on-one feedback sessions with the Pharmacy Intern Exam trainer
Study handouts, mock tests, and the final Pharmacist Intern Examination grand tests
Exclusive tips on approaching the Intern Pharmacist Examination
End-to-end support in exam clearance in Australia.
Why Become a Pharmacist in Australia?
₹60 Lakh
Annual salary of registered pharmacists in Australia
27,400+
Current openings for the role of registered pharmacist
30,375+
Visas for skilled workers in Australia
About The Course
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Who Is The Course For?
Pharmacists who have cleared the OPRA exam and completed their 1575 hours of internship in Australia.
Pharmacists ready to register with the Pharmacy Board of Australia and the Australian Pharmacy Council.
Recent pharmacy graduates in Australia who have completed an eligible pharmacy degree with provisional registration with the APC.
What's More That Comes
With Our Course?
1-On-1 Q&A Sessions
We provide online one-on-one counselling and Q&A sessions to ensure online learning is beneficial for the aspirants. Our mentors help aspirants clear their doubts and queries and get all the answers they need.
Live+Recorded Sessions
Missed a live lecture? Don’t worry. You can always find a recorded lecture on our platform and revisit it as many times as you want during the course duration.
Extended Course Access
Getting the course once will help you prepare for not one but multiple attempts. You get access to all the resources for more than a year, to ensure proper revision.
Community Building
We help you get in touch with a community of experts, which includes mentors, registered practitioners, previous alumni and those who have successfully cleared the exams. This adds value to your preparation and get all the guidance and motivation you need.
Success Stories
If I hadn't gotten the right guidance and coaching as I got from Academically, it could have been still very difficult for me. I relied more on recorded lectures, the lectures were very informative to the point, concise and precise. Whenever I asked doubts it was cleared immediately. I have been very lucky to get coaching from Academically.
Deepak Kumar
Canada, KAPS Qualified July 2023
I just followed Academically blindly, the notes, mock exams, and everything. Academically has segregated the course well so that it becomes easy for you. I highly recommend the strategy by Academically to pass the exam.
Rajshekhar Reddy
KAPS Passed July 2023
My heartfelt thanks to Academically for making me pass the KAPS Exam. The lecturers are perfect and you will get guidance according to Australian terms. In my KAPS Exam, 90% questions were from the Academically’s mock test. I would definitely recommend Academically for those who want to migrate to Australia as a pharmacist.
Rajendra Airee
Intern Pharmacist at Chemist Warehouse, Melbourne, Australia
Whatever MCQs that Academically provided, covered more than 90% of the exam questions, that helped me a lot and basically made clearing the exam a lot easier.
Umashankar
DHA Pharmacist at VIVA Pharmacy, UAE
If you write the exam, you can pass the exam. With the right guidance and support of Academically, I got the opportunity to work as a pharmacist intern in Australia. I got the visa in just 1 month and I have also got a great contract for 3 years.
Ahmad
Intern Pharmacist, Rushworth Victoria, Australia
I am a recent MBBS graduate. It was through Academically’s platform and with the guidance of Academically’s counsellors that I came to know about the AMC exam. I found the course so fascinating, and as a result, I enrolled on Academically’s course, and with only four months of preparation, I was able to clear the AMC exam! Thanks to Academically, I achieved a triumph on my first attempt!
Dr. Ragasri Meghana Dasari
AMC-Qualified Academically Alumni
Since childhood, I had a dream of settling overseas, and when I came to know about the AMC exam for doctors, I found that Academically’s name was all over the internet. I got the best counselling and support from Academically’s experts, and within a few months, I was able to clear the AMC exam to realise my dream of overseas migration.
Dr. Sajana Varghese
AMC-Qualified Academically Alumni
On joining Academically’s APC Preparation Course, I found that the remote and recorded sessions were highly beneficial since the time difference was huge. The course helped me study from global experts but at my own pace and time. The support and motivation provided by the instructors played a major role in my success. I thank Academically for providing the necessary resources and structure that helped me navigate the APC exam successfully.
Howard Rice
APC Qualified Physiotherapist
I focused on Academically’s resources, such as live lectures and mock tests, and I am thankful to the faculty and Academically team for helping me ace the KAPS exam. I was able to revise and ace pharmaceutical calculations thanks to Academically’s mentors, sample papers, and AI-based mocks that helped me understand the concepts.
Zeeshan
KAPS Qualified Student
I highly recommend Academically as the perfect partner for all healthcare professionals trying to clear the KAPS or any other healthcare registration exam. The resources, the faculty, the guidance sessions, everything played a key role in my success. I thank Dr. Akram and complete Academically team for helping me clear this great pharmacy examination!
Arya
KAPS Qualified Student
I heard about Academically from a friend and I must say, I never imagined that I would be able to clear the Ministry of Health (Sharjah) exam in my very first attempt. But Academically helped me achieve this benchmark. The live and recorded lectures were a game-changer for my preparation and over 70% of the exam was based on the questions Academically offered in the mock tests!
Zainab
MOH Qualified Student
I am delighted to have chosen AMC due to Academically’s guidance, and clearing it was an important milestone in my career advancement journey. Academically’s team was trustworthy, supportive and guided and prepared me for the Australian Medical Council Examination, and I am extremely happy that I came across this amazing platform!
Dr. Sajana Varghese
AMC Qualified Student
The practice questions offered by Academically were everything I needed to prepare for the AMC exam and achieve success! My journey was pretty smooth, thanks to Academically that helped me eliminate procrastination and go for the exam. Besides exam preparation, Academically’s team helped me gain confidence, prepare for this journey and complete all steps easily.
Dr. Anushtha Chandra
AMC Qualified Student
Academically helped me clear the Australian Physiotherapy Council Assessment within 1-2 months of dedicated preparation. The whole Academically team offered me rock-solid support, helping me achieve this amazing milestone! The faculty was extremely supportive and from choosing the right exam to acing it, Academically helped me throughout the process.
Dr. Zomia Riaz
APC Assessment Qualified Student
About The Examination
Why Should You Take the Pharmacy Intern Written and Oral Exam?
The Australian Intern Written and Oral Examination evaluates your knowledge, competence, and ability to make sound decisions in real-world pharmacy practice. Passing this exam shows you’re fully ready to work as a registered pharmacist in Australia.
This is a crucial milestone toward permanent registration with the Australian Pharmacy Council and the Pharmacy Board of Australia, following your pharmacy degree or OPRA exam and internship.
Think of it as the final step to showcase your expertise and readiness to serve in the Australian healthcare system.
The process includes both a Written Exam and an Oral Exam, both of which you must clear to gain full pharmacist registration.
Pharmacy Intern Written and Oral Eligibility Criteria?
The Pharmacy Intern Written and Oral registration procedure...
Procedure For Pharmacy Intern Written and Oral
Procedure for the Pharmacy Intern Written and Oral Exam
1. Complete Required Internship Hours
Begin your pharmacy internship under provisional registration.
You must complete at least 75% of the 1,575 supervised practice hours before sitting the Written Exam.
2. Register for the Intern Written Exam
Check the APC exam schedule and registration window.
Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria before applying.
Submit your application and pay the exam fee.
Fee: 770 per attempt (₹44,874)
3. Sit the Intern Written Examination
Attend the exam on the assigned date.
The Written Exam assesses clinical knowledge, pharmacy practice, calculations, legislation, and professional judgement.
4. Receive Written Exam Results
Results are released according to the published schedule.
A pass is valid for 18 months, during which you must attempt the Oral Exam.
5. Apply for the Oral Examination
Applications open and close on specific dates for each Oral Exam period.
You must hold a current pass in the Written Exam at the closing date of applications.
6. Allocation of Oral Exam Date & Time
After the application deadline, candidates are randomly assigned a date and time.
Allocation details are emailed two weeks before the exam period.
Ensure your Ahpra contact details are accurate and updated.
7. Sit for the Oral Examination
The Oral Exam tests your ability to apply pharmacy knowledge in real-world practice scenarios.
Be prepared for case-based questions, communication skills assessment, and decision-making tasks.
8. Receive Oral Exam Results
Results are released according to the APC schedule.
Passing both Written and Oral Exams completes your assessment pathway for general registration.
9. Apply for General Registration
After clearing the exams and completing all internship hours, apply to the Pharmacy Board of Australia for full pharmacist registration.
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Pharmacy Intern Written and Oral Exam Format
Revised Conditions for the Intern Written Exam (Effective January 2026)
The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) has updated the Intern Written Exam conditions for 2026 to strengthen exam validity and integrity based on evidence-based assessment practices.
Read the updated conditions carefully to prepare effectively.
Key Changes for 2026
Permitted materials: Restricted open-book
Exam delivery: In-person only at approved test centres
Question format: Calculations now include Fill in the Blank (FIB) items
The Intern Written Exam is a core requirement for progressing from provisional to general registration as a pharmacist in Australia.
Exam Structure
Format
Restricted open-book, computer-based exam
Delivered in person at approved test centres
75 questions total
Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
Fill in the Blank (FIB) calculation questions
Permitted Reference Books (Physical Copies Only)
You may bring ONE original physical copy (any edition) of each:
Australian Medicines Handbook (AMH)
Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary and Handbook (APF)
Not permitted:
Handwritten notes
Loose sheets
Printed PDFs or digital file printouts
Tabs larger than 12mm × 44mm
Timing
120 minutes exam time
Plus:
5 minutes: Non-disclosure agreement
10 minutes: Pre-exam tutorial
5 minutes: Post-exam feedback survey
These activities do not count toward the 120-minute timer.
Exam Content Overview
The exam tests competencies from Domains 1 and 3 of the National Competency Standards Framework (2016):
Competency Standards & Weighting
1.3 Practise within applicable legal framework – 8%
3.1 Patient-centred approach to medication management – 20%
3.2 Implement medication management strategy – 28%
3.3 Monitor and evaluate medication management – 28%
3.4 Compound medicines – 8%
3.6 Promote health & well-being – 8%
Topic Areas
Calculations
Cardiovascular
Dermatology
Ear, nose and throat
Endocrinology
Gastrointestinal
Haematology
Health promotion
Immunology
Malignant disease
Nervous system
Ophthalmology
Primary healthcare
Respiratory
Rheumatology
Statutory requirements
Urological
Vaccination
Scored vs Unscored Questions
90% scored questions
10% unscored (for testing future questions)
You will not know which items are unscored
Pharmacy Intern Written and Oral Exam Test Centres
Written Examination Locations Across Australia
- Adelaide
- Alice Springs
- Brisbane
- Canberra
- Darwin
- Hobart
- Melbourne
- Perth
- Sydney
- Townsville
Oral Examination Locations Across Australia
- Australian Capital Territory – Canberra
- New South Wales – Sydney
- Northern Territory – Darwin
- Queensland – Brisbane
- South Australia – Adelaide
- Tasmania – Hobart
- Victoria – Melbourne
- Western Australia – Perth
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