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Our vision is to lead accreditation and assessment of education of the pharmacy sector nationally and internationally.
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Intern Written Exam
How to become a pharmacist in Australia

If you are an overseas-trained pharmacist looking to migrate, start here to learn about your journey to registering in Australia.

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How to become a pharmacist in Australia

If you are an overseas-trained pharmacist looking to migrate, start here to learn about your journey to registering in Australia.

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Submissions now open for the APC Dr Erica Sainsbury awards 2025

The awards have been established to recognise and reward leaders in pharmacy education and practice who have demonstrated a commitment to investing in the pharmacists of the future.

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Upcoming exam information 2025
Registration period
Exam date
Results Released
Intern Written exam
15 Jul - 1 Sep 2025
6 - 8 Oct 2025
30 Oct 2025
The OPRA® exam
19 Aug - 27 Oct 2025
24 - 26 Nov 2025
22 Dec 2025
The CAOP® exam
6 May – 21 Jul 2025
18 - 19 Aug 2025
11 Sep 2025



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25 August 2025

Expression of Interest for Pharmacist Capability Framework public consultation opens

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18 August 2025

APC launches Pharmacist Journey Hub

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10 July 2025

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