DWE February 2025

The Divisional Written Examination (DWE) is comprised of 2 papers designed to assess your understanding of basic science and your clinical knowledge.

Overview

The February 2025 DWE will be held on Tuesday, 11 February 2025 using paper-based testing. It will count as an exam attempt.

The exam consists of a combination of new and previously used questions. Previously used questions are included for exam difficulty equating purposes. These questions will count towards your total score for the exam.

To sit the exam, you need to meet the eligibility requirements. Find these on the Apply tab

Key dates

February 2025 exam dates
Applications open

10am AEDT/10am NZDT, Monday, 25 November 2024

Applications close 5pm AEDT/5pm NZDT, Tuesday, 10 December 2024
Exam

Tuesday, 11 February 2025

Special consideration key dates

Pre-exam special consideration requests close
(for provisions on exam day and venue change)
5pm AEDT/5pm NZDT, Monday, 27 January 2025
Refer to Appendix A of the Special Consideration for Assessment Policy (PDF)
Exam day/post exam special consideration requests close (for technical and procedural issues)

5pm AEDT/5pm NZDT, Tuesday, 18 February 2025

Refer to Appendix A of the Special Consideration for Assessment Policy (PDF)
Proposed results released 3pm AEDT/3pm NZDT, Thursday, 13 March 2025 
 

Locations

Venues are located in Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand capital cities and regional centres.

Aotearoa New Zealand

Auckland | Christchurch | Dunedin | Hamilton | Wellington


Auckland

Pullman Auckland Hotel & Apartments
Regatta Room A,
Crn Princess Street & Waterloo Quadrant,
Auckland City,
Auckland Aotearoa New Zealand 1010

Plan your journey: public transport | directions and parking


Christchurch

Rydges Latimer Christchurch
Savoy Room 2 & East,
30 Latimer Square,
Christchurch Central City,
Christchurch Aotearoa New Zealand 8011

Plan your journey: public transport | directions and parking


Dunedin

Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Exchange Room,
6 Liverpool Street
Dunedin Aotearoa New Zealand 9016

Plan your journey: public transport | directions and parking


Hamilton

Claudelands Event Centre Hamilton
Oakley Room,
Gate 4 Brooklyn Road,
Claudelands,
Hamilton Aotearoa New Zealand 3214

Plan your journey: public transport | directions and parking


Wellington

Sofitel Wellington
Lady Norwood Room,
11 Bolton Street,
Wellington Central,
Wellington Aotearoa New Zealand 6011

Plan your journey: public transport | directions and parking

Australia

Adelaide | Brisbane | Cairns | Canberra | Darwin | Geelong | Gold Coast | Hobart | Melbourne | Newcastle | Perth | Sydney | Townsville | Wollongong


Adelaide

Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Theatre B,
98 Port Road,
Hindmarsh SA 5007

Plan your journey: public transport | directions and parking 


Brisbane

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
M2 & M3,
Cnr Merivale & Glenelg Streets,
South Brisbane QLD 4101

Plan your journey: public transport | directions and parking

 

Cairns

The Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns
Crystal Twig Room,
209/217 Abbott Street,
Cairns City QLD 4870

Plan your journey: public transport | directions and parking

 

Canberra

Crowne Plaza
The Crossings Room,
1 Binara Street,
Canberra ACT 2601

Plan your journey: public transport | directions and parking

 

Darwin

Adina Vibe Darwin
Apartment Hotel & Vibe Hotel,
Mauna Loa Room,
7 Kitchener Drive,
Darwin NT 0800

Plan your journey: public transport | directions and parking

 

Geelong

Rydges Geelong
Portside Room,
Myers Street & Gheringhap Street,
Geelong VIC 3220

Plan your journey: public transport | directions and parking

 

Gold Coast

Mantra on View
Boulevard Room 1,
22 View Avenue,
Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

Plan your journey: public transport | directions and parking

 

Hobart

Salamanca Inn Hobart
Churchill Room,
10 Gladstone Street,
Battery Point,
Hobart TAS 7004

Plan your journey: public transport | directions and parking

 

Melbourne

Moonee Valley Racing Club
Celebrity Room,
Feehan Avenue,
Moonee Ponds VIC 3039

Plan your journey: public transport | directions and parking

 

Newcastle

Rydges Newcastle
Ballroom,
Wharf Road & Merewether Street,
Newcastle NSW 2300

Plan your journey: public transport | directions and parking

 

Perth

Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre
Meeting Room 1 - 3 combined,
21 Mounts Bay Road,
Perth WA 6000

Plan your journey: public transport | directions and parking

 

Sydney

Wentworth Park - Janison Exam Centre
Wentworth Park Sporting Complex,
Level 1 & 3,
Wattle Street Entrance,
Ultimo NSW 2007

Plan your journey: public transport | directions and parking

 

Townsville

Rydges Southbank Townsville
Raffles Room,
23 Palmer Street,
Townsville QLD 4810

Plan your journey: public transport | directions and parking

 

Wollongong

Quality Suites Pioneer Sands
Bertram & Dalton Room,
19 Carters Lane,
Towradgi NSW 2518

Plan your journey: public transport | directions and parking

 

Contingency plans

Contingency plans are in place in case a significant event or disruption prevents the February 2025 Divisional Written Exam from going ahead. The available contingency options may be applied to an individual exam site or multiple impacted sites. The safety of all participants is at the core of these plans.

Plan A | The Divisional Written Exam will proceed as scheduled on Tuesday, 11 February 2025, as a paper-based exam at exam centres across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

Plan B | A back up exam paper and logistical arrangements are in place to hold the exam at centres across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, on the contingency date of Tuesday, 4 March 2025.

Fees 

To be eligible to sit the exam, you must be up-to date with all your College training fees. See College Fees Terms and Conditions.

Australia | AUD $2239.00
Aotearoa New Zealand | NZD $2574.85

Refunds

If you withdraw leading up to the exam, you may be eligible for a partial refund.

Find out more about training and examination fees

Support

Preparing for exams can be stressful. Reach out to the RACP Support Program for free, 24/7, completely confidential support. Make an appointment or speak with a consultant by calling 1300 687 327 (Australia) or 0800 666 367 (Aotearoa New Zealand).

The Training Support Unit is here to support your progress through your examinations. The Training Support Unit will be in contact with you to offer support and provide important information shortly after you register for the final attempt of your exam. If you aren't on your final attempt of an exam and would like support from the Training Support Unit, contact us via email trainingsupport@racp.edu.au for Australian Candidates or trainingsupport@racp.org.nz for Aotearoa New Zealand Candidates.

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