Oriel & GPhC revision guides
Oriel SJT and numeracy guidance, GPhC registration assessment revision, and pharmacy career insights.
Does Oriel Numeracy Count Towards Your Rank?
No — your Oriel rank is determined by your SJT score alone. The numeracy test is a tie-breaker. Here is what that means for how you should be revising.
The Five Attributes the Oriel SJT Actually Scores
The Professional Attributes Framework describes ten attributes. The Oriel SJT scores five of them. Knowing which five changes how you should revise.
How Oriel Breaks a Tied Score
If two candidates finish on the same SJT score, a defined six-step sequence separates them. Person-Centred Care comes first. Numeracy comes last.
Which Calculators Are Allowed in the Oriel Numeracy Test
The approved calculator models for the Oriel numeracy test, taken from the published permitted-items list — including two models no longer sold that are still allowed.
Two Minutes a Scenario: Pacing the Oriel SJT
52 scenarios in 104 minutes. That is exactly two minutes each — and it is the single most useful number to build your practice around.
Oriel Test Day: What Actually Happens
Numeracy first, then the SJT — 124 minutes of testing in one session at a Pearson Professional Assessments test centre. Including the units trap that costs easy marks.
What Oriel Numeracy Actually Covers — And What It Doesn't
Kidney function, infusion rates, pharmacokinetics and displacement values are out of scope for the Oriel numeracy test. Here is the full in-scope and out-of-scope list.
GPhC Exam 2026: Dates, Format, and Everything You Need to Know
Key dates, exam format, fees, what to bring, and last-minute tips for the GPhC Registration Assessment in 2026.
Best GPhC Revision Resources in 2026
A comprehensive roundup of the best resources for preparing for the GPhC Registration Assessment — from free tools to paid platforms, books, and official guides.
10 Common GPhC Exam Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
The most common mistakes pharmacy students make when preparing for and sitting the GPhC Registration Assessment — and practical advice to avoid each one.
How to Build a GPhC Revision Timetable That Actually Works
A practical, week-by-week guide to building a revision timetable for the GPhC Registration Assessment — from 12 weeks out to exam day.
GPhC Calculations: How to Prepare
Master pharmacy calculations for the GPhC exam — the key topics, common question types, worked examples, and a study plan to build confidence.
Oriel SJT Ranking Questions: A Strategy Guide
How to approach ranking questions in the Oriel Situational Judgement Test — frameworks, common traps, and worked examples to improve your score.
Pharmacy Law: Fitness to Practise Explained
A clear guide to GPhC fitness to practise proceedings for the pharmacy registration assessment — what it means, how it works, and what you need to know for the exam.
Oriel SJT: Everything You Need to Know
A comprehensive guide to the Oriel Situational Judgement Test for pharmacy foundation training — format, scoring, question types, and preparation strategies.
The Complete Guide to Passing the GPhC Registration Assessment
Everything you need to know about the GPhC Registration Assessment — format, topics, revision strategies, and how to maximise your score.