Australian Pharmacy Council

The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) maintains the high standards of pharmacy education and assess the competency of Australian interns and overseas pharmacists as part of our role to protect the public. We work together with Pearson VUE to provide exams to those who meet the eligibility criteria.

Exams

Please find below important links for the Australian Pharmacy Council and the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand (PCNZ) exam:

• Australian Intern Written exam
• Competency Assessment of Overseas Pharmacist (CAOP^®) exam, (PCNZ CAOP^®), (Fiji CAOP^®)
• Overseas Pharmacists Readiness Assessment (OPRA^®) exam, (PCNZ OPRA^®)

Specific information regarding the requirements for these exams are available on the APC website and the PCNZ website.

Registration

Registration for our exams takes place in the APC candidate portal. Please familiarise yourself with the registration and eligibility processes on the APC and the PCNZ websites.

Prepare

Pearson VUE online sample test

The online sample test  provides a preview of the testing experience and functionality for APC exams before exam day.

APC Resources

APC offers resources for candidates to prepare for the exams. Visit our website for further information: Resources | Australian Pharmacy Council.

Contact

To contact APC regarding your exam, please visit www.pharmacycouncil.org.au or email info@pharmacycouncil.org.au.