Transform your provisional registration into a successful pharmacy career with one of PSA’s Intern Training Programs (ITP). Designed to support you at every stage of your internship, our programs build the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to become a practice‑ready pharmacist.
PSAs MIMs Intern of the Year winner, Rachel Lawson with PSA National President, A/Prof Fei Sim and MIMs Group CEO, Robert Best.
On successful completion of your training, you will receive a certificate of completion and the 11255NAT Graduate Certificate in Applied Pharmacy Practice.
$2,295 (including GST).
Flexible payment option:
6 monthly installments of $382.50
On successful completion of your training, you will receive a certificate of completion.
$1,950 (including GST).
Flexible payment option:
6 monthly installments of $325.00
The PSA Intern Training Programs are for pharmacy graduates who want to become registered pharmacists. This includes:
PSA offers two intern training pathways, allowing you to choose the option that best aligns with your career goals.
This program is accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council.
On successful completion of the PSA Intern Training Program, you will receive:
The PSA ITP is designed to support interns who are seeking a nationally recognised qualification alongside their internship and opens pathways to further study.
Vocational outcomes include the ability to:
This program is accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council.
Students who successfully complete the College Intern Training Program will receive a Certificate of Completion.
The College Intern Training Program is designed for today’s dynamic pharmacy workplace. Interns complete a range of learning and assessment activities throughout the year that consolidate and build on knowledge gained during undergraduate study. These activities are integrated with on‑the‑job experience, supporting interns to develop their skills, confidence and professional judgement as healthcare practitioners.
PSA’s Intern Training Programs are structured to support you in meeting Pharmacy Board of Australia registration requirements through:
Our programs deliver authentic, practice‑based assessments aligned to the APC Performance Outcomes Framework, ensuring you develop competency in line with the National Competency Standards Framework for Pharmacists in Australia.
Both Intern Training Programs include:
Students can enrol at any time of the year and are separated into two intakes depending on their enrolment date:
You will receive an email when your enrolment has been confirmed. You can then access your course via the following steps:
Training is delivered via mixed delivery. Interns will complete face-to-face and online workshops in their registered state, as well as online assessments and learning. This is also complemented with workplace-based assessments completed at your Approved Supervised Practice site.
Potential interns must supply evidence confirming they:
The course can be completed in a minimum period of 9 months up to a maximum period of 24 months. Our trainers and assessors can work with you to accommodate submission dates if required. Extensions beyond two years are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Successful enrolment in the College Intern Training Program provides access to the Program for 24 months from the course commencement date. Time required to complete the program beyond this is available via an extension with associated fee.
We offer training sessions as part of the training workshops including one session on the written exam and multiple sessions on the oral exam. The PSA ITP provides the following in exam preparation support:
The College ITP provides interns with a number of opportunities to prepare for both the written and oral examination. The College ITP provides the following in exam preparation support:
A preceptor is a pharmacist with General Registration who is responsible for the overall supervision and development of the intern.
Interns must attend all required workshops (face-to-face and online).
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