APC Written Exam Pattern, Eligibility & Preparation Tips

Key Takeaways 

• Understand the updated 2025-26 APC Written Exam structure and format. 

• Know exactly which eligibility documents you need for the exam. 

• Learn how the APC evaluates your exam for fair scoring. 

• Get expert tips and timelines to plan your preparation and results expectations. 

The APC Written Examination is a compulsory test for internationally qualified pharmacists intending to register as a pharmacist in Australia. To prepare effectively, all these things must be known before starting any preparation for the exam. In this blog, we have offer a complete and student-friendly guide to the APC Written Exam in 2025-26 and some guidance on what you can expect to get from Elite Expertise’s new services. 

What Is the Updated APC Written Exam Pattern for 2025? 

The APC Written Exam is a single -paper exam with 75 questions conducted on the same day: 

• The Australian Clinical Cases cover clinical case scenarios relevant to the health care setting in Australia. 

• Each case consists of 4 multiple-choice test items, with only one correct answer for each question. 

• There are a total of 75 questions in a single exam. 

• This format allows to evaluate clinical knowledge and decision-making ability in real-life situations. 

Candidates can take the exam at approved test centers or via a secure online proctored environment, allowing flexibility in where and how to attend. 

What are the eligibility documents required? 

The key documents that you will need to prepare and submit to sit for the APC written exam are: 

• Evidence of qualification: Academic transcript (Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent). 

• Documentation of supervised intern or pharmacy practice hours as applicable. 

• Identification (Passport or any Government issued ID). 

• Acceptance of payment for APC exam applications. 

• Anything else you want attached (previous assessment results or ESL if applicable). 

Having these documents in order ensures your exam application is accepted without delays. 

How Is the Exam Evaluated by APC? 

• The scoring system of the APC is based on a complex Rasch measurement model which gives an entirely equitable assessment, normalized to level of difficulty. 

• There is no penalty for incorrect answers, so it is in your best interest to attempt an answer on every question. 

• Scores are in the form of a scaled score, as opposed to the percentage correct. 

• To pass you must obtain a scaled score equating to a standard set by APC, which is at the level of an Australian pharmacist. 

This method ensures your skills and knowledge are assessed fairly regardless of the exact difficulty of each exam version. 

How Long Does it Take to Get Results? 

• Results are usually available 6-8 weeks after the examination date. 

• Each candidate is given a pass or fail result and feedback on the level of their performance. 

• Transcript Successful applicants can move on to further steps for full registration with the Australian Pharmacy Board. 

Planning for results helps the candidates to schedule their next preparatory or registration activities efficiently. 

Conclusion 

Applicants preparing for APC written exam 2025-26 must be meticulous about their preparation to ensure that all of the necessary documents are in place and to undertake tactical preparation which includes practising clinical case scenarios where they must develop real Australian health care solutions. The examination blueprint reflects these two categories as the two pillars for safe and proficient practice of pharmacists. With focused preparation and a good understanding of the requirements, internationally trained pharmacists can be better equipped in pursuing their goal to register and practice pharmacy on Australian shores.