Clear Intern Written and Oral Exam on Your First Attempt
Launch your pharmacy career in Australia with our all-in-one online course. Whether you’re an Australian pharmacy graduate or an overseas-trained pharmacist (OPRA), we give you the strategies, insider tips, and confidence to ace both Intern Pharmacy Written and Oral Exams.
Step into the Intern Written Exam fully prepared, a key milestone for permanent pharmacist registration. With expert-led sessions, interactive learning, and exam-focused prep, Academically makes sure you walk into the exam ready, confident, and set to succeed.
Join the course today and conquer your Written & Oral Intern Exams with confidence.
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.
Annual salary of registered pharmacists in Australia
Current openings for the role of registered pharmacist
Visas for skilled workers in Australia
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Individual case scenarios are developed and conducted as a role-play for primary healthcare issues Some of them include:
More than 20 different case scenarios related to legal and ethical issues of prescription dispensing will be discussed. Descriptive feedback will be provided for the candidates during their mock test.
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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.
You are eligible to register for the Intern Written Exam if you:
Registration Period: 6 January – 26 January 2026
Exam Date: 16 February 2026
Result: 12 March 2026
Registration Period: 24 March – 25 May 2026
Exam Date: 15 June 2026
Result: 9 July 2026
Registration Period: 14 July – 21 September 2026
Exam Dates: 19 – 20 October 2026
Result: 12 November 2026
Note: If you register but haven’t completed the required hours, a cancellation fee will apply.
Written Exam Requirement for Oral Exam Eligibility
To be eligible for the Oral Examination, applicants must:
Oral Examination Period: 2 February 2026 – 27 February 2026
Applications Open: 16 November 2025
Applications Close: 19 December 2025
Oral Examination Period: 1 June 2026 – 26 June 2026
Applications Open: 2 March 2026
Applications Close: 3 April 2026
Oral Examination Period: 5 October 2026 – 30 October 2026
Applications Open: 29 June 2026
Applications Close: 31 July 2026
Important Notes About the Pharmacy Oral Examination Schedule
Examinations are not held on every date within the published exam periods, nor are they conducted on the same dates across all locations. The number of examination days at each site depends on candidate volume and examiner/venue availability.
Candidates must remain available for the entire published examination period.
Once applications close, candidates are randomly allocated a specific exam date and time for their chosen location. This information is emailed two weeks before the examination period begins.
Make sure Ahpra has your correct and up-to-date contact details at all times to avoid missing important notifications.
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.
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
Scored vs Unscored Questions
Written Examination Locations Across Australia
Oral Examination Locations Across Australia
This course is built for pharmacy interns and OPRA-qualified pharmacists aiming to pass the Australian Intern Written and Oral Exams with confidence.
Our structured training approach has helped pharmacists achieve 90%+ success rates across various international licensure exams.
With expert guidance, focused study material, and real exam-level mock tests, candidates are able to prepare more effectively and perform with confidence.
State / Territory | Oral Examination Location |
| Australian Capital Territory | Canberra |
| New South Wales | Sydney |
| Northern Territory | Darwin |
| Queensland | Brisbane |
| South Australia | Adelaide |
| Tasmania | Hobart |
| Victoria | Melbourne |
| Western Australia | Perth |
The exam cycles now follow fixed registration, exam, and result-release windows, with three major sessions each year. This makes planning your preparation much easier but also means missing deadlines can delay your progress by months.
Yes. Your APC written exam pass remains valid for 18 months from the date you passed it. You must still hold a current valid written-exam pass by the oral-exam application closing date.
No. After applications close, Ahpra randomly allocates your exam date and time. You will receive the schedule two weeks before the oral exam period begins. Make sure your contact details with Ahpra are correct.
Yes. Each state or territory has one designated exam city (e.g., Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane). You cannot change to another city unless exceptional circumstances apply.
Generally, no. Personal preferences are not grounds for rescheduling. You must ensure full availability during the exam window before applying.
Apply as soon as the registration window opens. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted, and you must wait for the next exam cycle.
Ahpra contacts candidates only via email. Keeping your email address up-to-date is essential.
No. Your written exam must be valid on the closing date of oral-exam applications, not just on the exam day.
Three major updates:
The passing score is determined using a scaled scoring system by the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC). It may vary slightly between exam sittings to maintain fairness, so there is no fixed percentage released publicly.
There is no strict limit on attempts; however, you must maintain eligibility requirements and valid timelines (such as internship completion and written exam validity) when reapplying.
If you do not pass, you can reapply for the next available exam cycle. You will need to pay the exam fee again and ensure you still meet eligibility criteria.
Candidates who fail the oral exam can reapply in a future cycle, provided their written exam pass is still valid within the 18-month period.
Preparation should focus on understanding concepts rather than relying on books. Practice using AMH and APF efficiently, as time management is critical during the exam.
Yes, an on-screen calculator is typically provided during the exam. External calculators are generally not permitted, so you should practice using digital tools.
The oral exam includes case-based scenarios that assess clinical reasoning, communication with patients, ethical decision-making, and safe pharmacy practice.
The oral exam usually runs for approximately 35 minutes, depending on the structure and number of scenarios presented.
Yes, overseas-trained pharmacists who have successfully completed the OPRA pathway and meet internship requirements are eligible to sit the intern written and oral exams.
Yes, you must complete the required supervised internship hours in Australia under provisional registration before becoming eligible for the written exam.
You can apply for general registration once you have successfully passed both the written and oral exams and completed 100% of your required internship hours.
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