Key Takeaways
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You register for the Intern Written Exam through the APC Candidate Portal.
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You need provisional registration and 75% of your internship hours done.
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The exam is delivered by Pearson, so you also pick a test centre and time.
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The fee is AU$790, paid by Visa, Mastercard, Google Pay, or Apple Pay.
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Registrations close about one month before exam day no late sign-ups.
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You can reschedule or cancel, but only during the registration period.
Quick Summary
To register for the APC intern written exam, log in to the APC Candidate Portal, check your eligibility, apply during the open registration window, and pay the AU$790 fee. The exam is run by Pearson, so you also choose your test centre and date. Registrations close about one month before exam day.
How Do You Register for the APC Intern Written Exam?
You register for the Intern Written Exam through the APC Candidate Portal by applying during an open registration window and paying the exam fee.
Registration only opens during set windows each year, so check the dates before you plan your study.
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Sign up and apply through the APC Candidate Portal.
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Apply only during the open registration period for your chosen session.
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Pay the fee at the same time you register.
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You'll get a confirmation email once your registration is done.
What Are the Eligibility Rules Before You Register?
You can register if you are provisionally registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia and have finished, or will finish 75% of your internship hours.
If you register without meeting the hours rule, you will need to pay a cancellation fee later.
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Hold provisional registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
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Complete 75% of your required supervised practice hours by exam day.
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If special accommodation is needed, submit the signed form before you register.
How Do You Log In and Apply on the APC Candidate Portal?
For your APC intern written exam login and apply step, sign in to the Candidate Portal, confirm your internship hours, and select the Intern Written Exam option.
This is also where you check your eligibility status before applying.
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Log in to the Candidate Portal using your APC account.
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Confirm your internship hours are shown correctly.
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Select "Intern Written Exam" from your available options.
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Submit any eligibility documents the portal asks for.
What Is the APC Exam Registration Step-by-Step Process?
The APC exam registration step-by-step process goes from logging in, to eligibility check, to applying, to paying, to getting your booking confirmation.
Here is the full process from start to finish:
| Step | What You Do |
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| 1 | Log in to the APC Candidate Portal |
| 2 | Check your eligibility (registration + hours) |
| 3 | Apply during the open registration window |
| 4 | Choose your preferred test centre and date |
| 5 | Pay the AU$790 fee |
| 6 | Receive your confirmation email |
Registration windows open at 9 am and close at 5 pm AEDT/AEST, so check this against your own time zone.
How Much Is the Registration Fee, and How Do You Pay?
The APC intern written exam registration fee and portal payment comes to AU$790 per attempt, paid online at the time you register.
If payment is not received straight away, your seat may be released to someone else.
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Fee: AU$790 per attempt.
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Pay by Visa or Mastercard, or use Google Pay or Apple Pay at checkout.
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Your card must be issued by a bank in your country of residence.
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Payment is due at the same time as registration.
How Do You Reschedule or Cancel Your Registration?
You can reschedule your exam date, or cancel for a partial refund but only through the Candidate Portal during the registration period.
Cancelling after that window closes may reduce how much of your fee is refunded.
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Reschedule only during the open registration period.
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Cancel through the Candidate Portal, subject to APC approval.
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A cancellation fee applies and the refund amount depends on when you cancel.
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No changes are possible after registrations close.
How Does Elite Expertise Prepare Students for the Written Exam?
Elite Expertise runs a full coaching course for the Intern Written Exam built around the same six exam competency standards, taught by two working clinical pharmacists.
The course follows three simple teaching steps to build real exam confidence.
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Length: About 3.5 months, over 15 weeks online with 300+ hours of live and recorded classes across 150+ lessons.
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Practice: 3,000+ practice questions covering all six competency standards.
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Teaching steps: First build your knowledge in short lessons. Then, practise like the real exam with clinical scenarios and examiner-style marking. Then, watch, reflect and improve your technique.
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Extras: Unlimited course access, a WhatsApp group with other students and regular tasks with feedback.
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Trainers: Arief Mohammad, clinical pharmacist at Northern Health Hospital (Melbourne), and Harika Bheemavarapu, clinical pharmacist and educator at Monash Health Hospital (Melbourne). Both are AACP-accredited and KAPS qualified, with 10+ years' experience each.
Final Words
Registering for the Intern Written Exam is simple once you know the steps: log in to the Candidate Portal, check your eligibility, apply in the open window and pay the fee. Keep an eye on registration dates, as seats and centres can fill up fast.
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Log in to the Candidate Portal early to check your hours.
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Apply as soon as the registration window opens.
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Keep your payment card ready — issued from your home country.
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Note your exam date so you can reschedule in time if needed.
You've Registered — Now Make the Fee Count
Elite Expertise's Intern Written Exam course covers all six competency standards with 3,000+ practice questions, taught by practising Australian clinical pharmacists.
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