Pharmacy intern exam guides
These guides explain the Pharmacy Board oral examination and the APC intern written exam in plain language, and how to practise for each. They describe the public exam format. They do not include scenario scripts or written-exam items.
Oral examination
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What is the Pharmacy Board oral exam?
The 35-minute practice exam, the three parts, and where the candidate guide sits.
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How do you prepare for the oral exam?
What to practise out loud, and a simple three-month practice shape.
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Primary healthcare
The 10-minute role-play with no references.
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Legal and ethical
The 5-minute discussion with no references.
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Case scenario
The 20-minute prescription problem, with references allowed.
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Exam dates and eligibility
Where the Board publishes periods, and what to check before you apply.
Written examination
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What is the APC intern written exam?
75 questions in 2 hours, multiple choice and calculation blanks.
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How do you study for the written exam?
Calculations, law and ethics, and OTC, without a dumped question bank.
Official rules live on the Pharmacy Board Registration Examination page and the APC Intern Written Exam page.
Practise on The Intern Pharmacist
This is exam-preparation guidance for Australian pharmacy interns. It is not legal advice, clinical advice, or a Pharmacy Board or APC publication. Exam rules change. Confirm dates, eligibility, and what you may take into the exam on the Pharmacy Board and Australian Pharmacy Council websites.