DWE October 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 October 2025 DWE will be held on Tuesday, 21 October 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.

Key dates 

October 2025 exam
Applications open 10am AEST/10am NZST, Wednesday, 28 May 2025 
Applications close 5pm AEST/5pm NZST, Wednesday, 18 June 2025
Exam Tuesday, 21 October 2025
Special Consideration key dates
Pre-exam special consideration requests close
(for provisions on exam day and venue change)
5pm AEDT/5pm NZDT, Monday, 6 October 2025

Refer to Appendix A of the Special Consideration for Assessment Policy (PDF)
Exam day/post examination special consideration requests close (for technical and procedural issues)

5pm AEDT/5pm NZDT, Tuesday, 28 October 2025

Refer to Appendix A of the Special Consideration for Assessment Policy (PDF)
Proposed results released 3pm AEDT/3pm NZDT, Thursday, 20 November 2025 
 

Locations

Venues are located in Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand capital cities and regional centers. The details for the October 2025 DWE exam locations will be confirmed soon.

Contingency plans

Contingency plans are in place in case significant events or disruptions prevent the October 2025 Divisional Written Examination 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.

Ensure your contact details are up to date, including your mobile phone number. You can check or update your contact details by logging into MyRACP and clicking on the 'My details' tile. If there are any changes in timings or other issues impacting your exam location on the day, you'll receive an SMS and an email with relevant updates and detailed information. Ensure your contact information is correct so we can reach you directly.

Plan A | The Divisional Written Examination will proceed as scheduled as a paper-based exam at exam centres across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

Plan B | If significant events or disruptions prevent the October DWE from going ahead at one or multiple exam venues, impacted trainees will be offered a full refund and will be able to register for the February DWE the following year.

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 in the lead up to the exam, you may be eligible for a partial refund. If we can't deliver the exam, all affected candidates will receive a full 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, email trainingsupport@racp.edu.au for Australian Candidates or trainingsupport@racp.org.nz for Aotearoa New Zealand Candidates.

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