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Key Facts: BCIDP Exam
150
Total Questions
125 scored + 25 unscored (Oct 2025 specs)
3h 45m
Exam Time
BPS BCIDP specifications (2025)
60%
Therapeutics Domain
Largest content domain
$600
Exam Fee
BPS fee schedule (2026)
7 years
Certification Valid
BPS recertification cycle
4 years
Practice Requirement
50%+ time in ID pharmacy
The BCIDP exam uses 150 items (125 scored + 25 unscored) administered over 3 hours 45 minutes with BPS scaled scoring (200-800). The Oct 2025 content outline weights Pathophysiology and Epidemiology at 18%, Therapeutics and Patient Management at 60%, and Professional Practice at 22%. BPS charges $600 for initial certification and $300 for retakes. Eligibility requires an active pharmacist license plus 4 years ID practice (50%+ time), PGY1 + 2 additional years, or a PGY2 in ID Pharmacy. Certification is valid for 7 years.
About the BCIDP Exam
The BCIDP certification validates advanced knowledge in infectious diseases pharmacy, including antimicrobial pharmacotherapy, stewardship, and infection prevention. The Oct 2025 exam specifications define 150 items (125 scored + 25 unscored) across three domains: Pathophysiology and Epidemiology (18%), Therapeutics and Patient Management (60%), and Professional Practice (22%).
Questions
150 scored questions
Time Limit
3 hours 45 minutes
Passing Score
Scaled (200-800, criterion-referenced)
Exam Fee
$600 (Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS))
BCIDP Exam Content Outline
Pathophysiology and Epidemiology of Infections
Causes of infectious diseases (bacterial, viral, fungal, parasitic), microbiology testing and diagnostics, pathogen resistance, and immunologic response
Therapeutics and Patient Management
Patient assessment, pharmacotherapy for infections by organ system (respiratory, skin, cardiovascular, bone/joint, CNS, GI, urologic, STIs, HIV), treatment outcomes and monitoring
Professional Practice
Antimicrobial stewardship, infection prevention, public health, quality management, clinical informatics, and literature evaluation
How to Pass the BCIDP Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Scaled (200-800, criterion-referenced)
- Exam length: 150 questions
- Time limit: 3 hours 45 minutes
- Exam fee: $600
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
BCIDP Study Tips from Top Performers
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the BCIDP exam?
The BCIDP exam contains 150 total questions: 125 scored items and 25 unscored (pretest) items. Candidates cannot distinguish scored from unscored items during the exam.
How long is the BCIDP exam?
The BCIDP exam allows 3 hours and 45 minutes of testing time, effective with the October 2025 examination specifications update.
What score do I need to pass the BCIDP exam?
BPS uses scaled scoring on a 200-800 scale with a criterion-referenced passing standard. The passing score is determined by the BPS Specialty Council through a modified Angoff method, not a fixed percentage.
How much does the BCIDP exam cost?
The initial BCIDP certification application fee is $600. The retake fee is $300. Annual certification maintenance fees of $125 apply during years 1-6 of the 7-year certification cycle.
What are the BCIDP eligibility requirements?
Eligibility requires: (1) ACPE-accredited PharmD, (2) active pharmacist license, and (3) either 4 years ID practice (50%+ time), PGY1 + 2 additional years ID practice, or completion of a PGY2 residency in Infectious Diseases Pharmacy.
How should I prepare for the BCIDP exam in 2026?
Focus on the 60% therapeutics domain. Study IDSA/SHEA treatment guidelines for major infection types, master antimicrobial PK/PD optimization, and review antimicrobial stewardship strategies and resistance mechanisms.