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Pharmacist licensing exams in Australia

The licensing route for pharmacists in Australia: who runs the exam, what it looks like and where to practise.

Exams for pharmacists in Australia

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OPRA

Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) / Pharmacy Board of Australia

Computer-based MCQ assessments (OPRA: pharmaceutical sciences; CAOP: competency to practise in…

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APC Intern Written Exam

Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) / Pharmacy Board of Australia

Computer-based MCQ

Who regulates it

Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the regulator's own site. Rules change.

Who sits it

  • OPRA: Overseas-qualified pharmacists (Knowledge Stream / Competency Stream)
  • APC Intern Written Exam: Australian pharmacy graduates in intern year and overseas pharmacists in supervised practice

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