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Advancing and assuring quality in pharmacy education

Our vision is to lead accreditation and assessment of education of the pharmacy sector nationally and internationally.
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‌We maintain the high standards of pharmacy education and assess the competency of Australian intern and overseas pharmacists as part of our role to protect the public.
I want my pharmacy qualification recognised in Australia (so I can live or work in Australia)
Skills Assessment
I want to sit the CAOP® or OPRA® exam
CAOP or KAPS
I want to sit the Australian Intern Written Examination
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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Consultation now open

APC is inviting feedback on the revised draft Accreditation Standards for Pharmacist Prescriber Education Programs (the Standards).

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Upcoming exam information 2026
Registration period
Exam date
Results Released
Intern Written exam
24 March - 25 May
15 June
30 July
The OPRA® exam
8 April - 15 June
13 - 15 July
11 August
The CAOP® exam
12 May - 20 July
17 - 18 August
10 September



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Workplace-based Assessments Program

Support the next generation of pharmacists with confidence. Online self-paced learning for pharmacy preceptors and supervising pharmacists.

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Workplace-based Assessments Program

Support the next generation of pharmacists with confidence. Online self-paced learning for pharmacy preceptors and supervising pharmacists.

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09 June 2026

APC congratulates Board Chair Professor Sarah Roberts-Thomson on national recognition

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03 June 2026

APC supports sector-wide approach towards family, domestic and sexual violence

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19 May 2026

New Accreditation Standards for Pharmacy Programs published

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Exam Resources

Follow our useful guides to prepare for the exams and complete our past papers. It will help you to assess your knowledge.