Advancing and assuring quality in pharmacy education

Our vision is to lead accreditation and assessment of education of the pharmacy sector nationally and internationally.

‌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)
I want to sit the CAOP™ or OPRA™ exam
I want to sit the Australian Intern Written Examination

Contribute your voice to the Pharmacist Capability Framework consultation.

APC is pleased to announce the consultation approach for the Pharmacist Capability Framework, which will be undertaken on behalf of the Pharmacy Board of Australia (the Board).

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Upcoming exam information 2025
Registration period
Exam date
Results Released
Intern Written Exam
18 March - 19 May 2025
16 - 17 June 2025
10 July 2025
OPRA™
8 April - 16 June 2025
14 - 16 July 2025
12 August 2025
CAOP™
21 January – 10 March 2025
7 – 8 April 2025
1 May 2025



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