Healthcare excellence through advancing quality in pharmacy education

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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

Abstract submissions to join the IPE Colloquium™ 2027 program

APC invites abstract submissions from health profession educators and practising health professionals for the 2027 Interprofessional Colloquium event in Sydney.

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Upcoming exam information 2026

Registration period

Exam date

Results Released

Intern Written exam

4 August - 21 September

20 - 21 October

3 December

The OPRA® exam

8 April - 15 June

13 - 15 July

11 August

The CAOP® exam

12 May - 20 July

17 - 18 August

10 September

08 October 2026

APC Insights newsletter

07 October 2026

LIPPE Network enters next chapter of leadership and governance

07 October 2026

Why international collaboration matters for Australian pharmacy workforce development

Exam Resources

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

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Healthcare excellence through advancing quality in pharmacy education

How to become a pharmacist in Australia

Abstract submissions to join the IPE Colloquium™ 2027 program

Workplace-based Assessments Program

APC Insights newsletter

LIPPE Network enters next chapter of leadership and governance

Why international collaboration matters for Australian pharmacy workforce development