Oriel & GPhC revision guides
Oriel SJT and numeracy guidance, GPhC registration assessment revision, and pharmacy career insights.
Failed the GPhC Assessment? Your Next Steps for June 2027
Did not pass the GPhC registration assessment? What your result shows, appeals, the three-attempt limit, the June 2027 dates and how to revise for your resit.
GPhC Exam 2027: Dates, Format and Pass Marks
GPhC exam 2027: the June sitting is on Tuesday 15 June, results 20 July, adjustment requests by 17 February. Format, pass marks and what is still to come.
GPhC Part 2: How Single Best Answer and Extended Matching Questions Work
GPhC Part 2 is 90 single best answer questions and 15 extended matching pairs in 2½ hours. How each works, how to pace them, and a worked example of each.
GPhC Registration Assessment Pass Rates and Passing Scores by Sitting
Every GPhC registration assessment pass rate since 2021, with candidates sat, first-attempt rates and Part 1 and Part 2 passing scores, all sourced to the GPhC.
GPhC Past Papers: Do They Exist, and What to Use Instead
There are no official GPhC past papers. What the GPhC does publish, why past papers sold online are someone else's questions, and what to revise from instead.
Choosing a GPhC Question Bank or Mock Paper: Eight Things to Check
Not all GPhC revision material matches the 2026 assessment. Eight checks before you pay for a question bank or mock paper, and the free official questions to start with.
The GPhC Assessment in 2026: What Changed and What It Means for Your Revision
The Common Registration Assessment for 2026: one format for every route, no fixed weighting per clinical area, prescribing not assessed, and EMQs in pairs.
The Four GPhC Calculations the June 2026 Cohort Found Hardest
Displacement volumes, infusion rates, medical statistics and pharmacokinetics: why the June 2026 cohort dropped marks on each, with worked examples.
The Last Three Weeks Before the GPhC Assessment: A Week-by-Week Plan
Three weeks to the GPhC assessment on 10 November: a timed baseline, targeted revision, a second full paper, and everything to sort before the day.
GPhC November 2026 Results: When They Arrive and What to Do Next
GPhC November 2026 results come out on the morning of Wednesday 16 December. What your result shows, registering in January, and your options if you do not pass.
How the GPhC Assessment Is Marked, and Why There Is No Fixed Pass Mark
How the GPhC sets the pass mark for each sitting, why it changes, why you must pass Part 1 and Part 2 separately, and what your result will show.
Resitting the GPhC Assessment in November: A Plan That Works
Sitting the GPhC assessment again on 10 November? What the numbers show about resits, how many attempts you have, and how to revise differently this time.
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: 10 November, Results 16 December
The GPhC exam is on Tuesday 10 November 2026, with results on Wednesday 16 December. Start times, the format of both parts, calculator rules and what to bring.
Best GPhC Revision Resources in 2026
GPhC registration assessment revision resources compared: what each question bank, mock and course includes and costs, checked 25 October 2026, plus the free and official resources worth using first.
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.