This presentation provides a structured overview of the Intern Written Exam (IWE) Australia 2025. It highlights eligibility requirements, exam structure, competency areas, key dates, fees, and preparation strategies. Designed with clear visuals and concise points, the PPT serves as an effective reso...
This presentation provides a structured overview of the Intern Written Exam (IWE) Australia 2025. It highlights eligibility requirements, exam structure, competency areas, key dates, fees, and preparation strategies. Designed with clear visuals and concise points, the PPT serves as an effective resource for pharmacy interns preparing for the APC Written Exam and working towards final registration as a pharmacist.
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Intern Written Exam Australia (2025) Eligibility, Format, Syllabus & Preparation Guide Course: Intern Written Exam (Intern Written Exam Pharmacy)
What Is the Intern Written Exam? Official Assessment Conducted by the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) as part of the registration pathway. Competency Evaluation Tests knowledge, skills, and understanding of pharmacy intern competencies in real-world scenarios. Registration Requirement A required step toward full pharmacist registration in Australia.
Eligibility Requirements Registration Status You must be provisionally registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia (or previously registered). Supervised Practice Must have completed at least 75% of supervised practice hours , or will do so by the exam date, and typically around 1,575 hours.
Exam Dates & Registration 1 Registration Window 15 July to 1 September 2025 2 Exam Dates 6 to 8 October 2025 3 Results 30 October 2025 Exam Locations Available at Pearson VUE centers across major cities, e.g., Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Darwin, Canberra, Townsville, Alice Springs. Important Tips Book early, testing slots fill quickly and a cancellation fee applies if you haven't met hours by exam date.
Format & Structure 2 hrs Duration Total exam time 75 Questions Multiple-choice format Question Format One correct answer + three distractors per question Additional Time Pre-exam: 5-min non-disclosure agreement + 10-min tutorial Post-exam: 5-min feedback These aren't counted in exam time Administered via computer at APC-approved centers with randomized question sets and order.
Exam Syllabus & Content Areas Based on National Competency Standards for Pharmacists (Domains 1 & 3). Competency Breakdown of Questions: 8% Practise within legal framework 20% Patient-centred medication management 28% Implementing medication plans 28% Monitoring and evaluation 8% Compounding medicines 8% Health promotion Topic Areas Include: Therapeutic areas (CVD, endocrinology, respiratory, etc.), pharmaceutical calculations, legal frameworks, counselling, compounding, immunology, and more.
Scoring & Result Release Scoring Methodology Uses psychometric methods Includes ~90% scored questions 10% unscored for calibration Candidates aren't told which are which Results Released within 3 weeks post-examination Reported as Pass or Unsuccessful only No specific marks provided
Re-sit & Support Options Unsuccessful Attempt If unsuccessful: you can re-sit in a later session , fee required. Multiple Attempts After three unsuccessful attempts , you're eligible for exam counselling on strategy and focus areas. Appeal Process Appeals allowed only for procedural issues, not for scoring.
Preparation Guide Official Resources Utilize the official exam guide along with the sample paper collected from the previous APC written exam to understand the preparation format. Practice Tests Practice various mock tests under timed conditions. Answer Analysis Focus not just on correct answers, but also understanding particularly why other options are incorrect (meta-question approach). Topic-Wise Revision Integrate topic-wise revision: calculations, legal/ethical frameworks, therapeutics, counselling, compounding, health promotion.
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