{"id":33324,"date":"2026-10-10T17:55:08","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T17:55:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/?p=33324"},"modified":"2026-10-10T18:03:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T18:03:51","slug":"opra-exam-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/opra-exam-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"OPRA Exam 2026 2027: Eligibility, Syllabus Weightage, Fees, Exam Dates, Pass\/Fail Scoring and Preparation Guide for Overseas Pharmacists"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-black ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span 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It assesses whether overseas-trained pharmacists have the necessary knowledge and understanding of the biomedical, pharmaceutical and clinical sciences that underpin pharmacy practice.<\/p>\r\n    <p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/opra-exam-preparation-course\/\">OPRA exam<\/a> is an important step in the Knowledge Stream skills assessment pathway for eligible overseas-qualified pharmacists seeking to practise in Australia.<\/p>\r\n    <p>APC also delivers OPRA for eligible candidates pursuing pharmacist registration in New Zealand through the relevant pathway administered by the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand (PCNZ).<\/p>\r\n    <p>The examination focuses on pharmaceutical sciences and clinical knowledge. It does not assess country-specific pharmacy practice requirements, such as Australian or New Zealand legislation and practice standards. These are addressed in later assessments along the relevant registration pathway.<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"ee-alert\"><p><strong>Important:<\/strong> Passing OPRA is not the same as obtaining full pharmacist registration. Candidates must complete the other applicable registration requirements.<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n    <h2 id=\"opra-eligibility\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Is_Eligible_for_the_OPRA_Exam\"><\/span>Who Is Eligible for the OPRA Exam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n    <p>Eligibility depends on the country in which you intend to practise and the registration or skills assessment pathway applicable to you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Eligibility for Australia<\/h3>\r\n    <p>The Australian OPRA exam is part of the Knowledge Stream skills assessment process.<\/p>\r\n    <p>According to APC, the Knowledge Stream is intended for pharmacists who graduated from a pharmacy degree programme outside Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States and want to work in or migrate to Australia.<\/p>\r\n    <p>The qualification must incorporate the knowledge of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences that forms the foundation of the pathway to general registration in Australia. APC specifies the following minimum academic study equivalence:<\/p>\r\n    <ul class=\"ee-check\">\r\n      <li>Four years of full-time academic study for qualifications completed after 1 January 2006.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Three years of full-time academic study for qualifications completed before 1 January 2006.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Evidence of pharmacist registration is not required for this Knowledge Stream qualification criterion.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n    <p>However, meeting these academic criteria alone does not automatically authorise you to book the examination. You must complete APC's Eligibility Check and receive confirmation that you are eligible to sit OPRA.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>How to check your eligibility<\/h3>\r\n    <ol>\r\n      <li>Review APC's official Knowledge Stream requirements.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Submit the required information and documents for the Eligibility Check.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Wait for APC's confirmation of eligibility after skills assessment.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Register for an available examination session through the APC Candidate Portal.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Pay the examination fee during registration.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ol>\r\n    <p>APC recommends lodging your eligibility application at least eight weeks before the registration closing date. Its stated processing target is five working days after receiving all required documents, although candidates should allow up to four weeks in case of unforeseen circumstances.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>What about the New Zealand OPRA Exam?<\/h3>\r\n    <p>The New Zealand OPRA pathway has separate eligibility requirements. Candidates must receive confirmation from the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand that they are eligible to sit the examination before proceeding with APC registration.<\/p>\r\n    <p>Do not assume that Australian Knowledge Stream eligibility automatically establishes eligibility for the New Zealand pathway.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <!-- CTA 1 -->\r\n    <div class=\"ee-cta\">\r\n      <p>Not sure where to start with your OPRA journey? Get expert guidance.<\/p>\r\n      <a class=\"ee-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/contact\/\">Talk to Our OPRA Experts<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <h2 id=\"opra-format\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_OPRA_Exam_Format\"><\/span>What Is the OPRA Exam Format?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n    <p>The OPRA examination is delivered at approved test centres using computers. It is a closed-book examination.<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"ee-table-wrap\">\r\n      <table>\r\n        <thead><tr><th>Exam feature<\/th><th>Official detail<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\r\n        <tbody>\r\n          <tr><td>Question type<\/td><td>Multiple-choice questions<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Total questions<\/td><td>120<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Answer options<\/td><td>Four per question<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Correct answers<\/td><td>One per question<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Examination time<\/td><td>150 minutes<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Average time per question<\/td><td>75 seconds<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Examination method<\/td><td>Computer-based<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Open-book or closed-book<\/td><td>Closed-book<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Test delivery<\/td><td>Approved test centres<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <\/tbody>\r\n      <\/table>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <p>Before the examination, candidates receive five minutes to read and agree to the non-disclosure agreement, followed by a ten-minute tutorial to familiarise themselves with the examination software.<\/p>\r\n    <p>These activities do not count towards the 150-minute examination time. After the examination, candidates have five minutes to complete a feedback survey.<\/p>\r\n    <p>APC uses multiple live versions of the examination, which are allocated randomly. Questions are also presented in random order.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>What does this OPRA Exam format mean for candidates?<\/h3>\r\n    <p>Candidates need to recall pharmaceutical knowledge, understand clinical concepts and apply their knowledge to questions under time constraints.<\/p>\r\n    <p>With an average of 75 seconds per question, preparation should include timed practice alongside content revision. This is a practical preparation recommendation based on the official examination duration, not a separate APC rule.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h2 id=\"opra-syllabus\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_OPRA_Syllabus_and_Subject-Wise_Weightage\"><\/span>What Is the OPRA Syllabus and Subject-Wise Weightage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n    <p>APC identifies five content areas in the OPRA exam. Their official question allocation is as follows.<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"ee-table-wrap\">\r\n      <table>\r\n        <thead><tr><th>Content area<\/th><th>Percentage of questions<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\r\n        <tbody>\r\n          <tr><td>Biomedical sciences<\/td><td>20%<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Medicinal chemistry and biopharmaceutics<\/td><td>10%<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics<\/td><td>10%<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Pharmacology and toxicology<\/td><td>15%<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Therapeutics and patient care<\/td><td>45%<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <\/tbody>\r\n      <\/table>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Biomedical sciences 20%<\/h3>\r\n    <p>This area covers normal and abnormal body functions, including cellular processes, and how diseases and disorders affect normal physiological functions.<\/p>\r\n    <p>Candidates should review the underlying biomedical concepts needed to understand disease processes and the scientific basis of pharmaceutical treatment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Medicinal chemistry and biopharmaceutics 10%<\/h3>\r\n    <p>This content area addresses the chemical and pharmaceutical principles relevant to medicines and their behaviour in the body.<\/p>\r\n    <p>Review the core principles of medicinal chemistry and biopharmaceutics that support the understanding of medicines and their use.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics 10%<\/h3>\r\n    <p>This area concerns how the body handles medicines and how medicines produce their effects.<\/p>\r\n    <p>Preparation should include the fundamental principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and their relevance to the clinical use of medicines.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Pharmacology and toxicology 15%<\/h3>\r\n    <p>This section assesses knowledge of the effects of medicines and substances on biological systems, including toxic effects.<\/p>\r\n    <p>Candidates should revise the relevant pharmacological principles and toxicology concepts within the scope of the APC examination guide.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Therapeutics and patient care 45%<\/h3>\r\n    <p>Therapeutics and patient care represent the largest content area, accounting for 45% of the examination questions.<\/p>\r\n    <p>Candidates should give this area substantial attention while continuing to revise all other subjects. The weighting indicates the proportion of questions allocated to the content area; it does not establish a separate passing score for that subject.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Which OPRA subject carries the highest weightage?<\/h3>\r\n    <p>Therapeutics and patient care has the highest official weighting at 45%. Biomedical sciences follows at 20%, pharmacology and toxicology at 15%, and medicinal chemistry and biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics at 10% each.<\/p>\r\n    <p>These percentages describe the examination blueprint. They should guide study planning, but candidates still need to prepare across all five content areas.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h2 id=\"opra-fees\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_OPRA_Exam_Fees_in_2026_2027\"><\/span>What Are the OPRA Exam Fees in 2026 2027?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n    <p>APC lists the following fees for candidates following the Australian Knowledge Stream pathway.<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"ee-table-wrap\">\r\n      <table>\r\n        <thead><tr><th>Fee item<\/th><th>Amount (AUD)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\r\n        <tbody>\r\n          <tr><td>Eligibility Check<\/td><td>AUD 810<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>OPRA examination<\/td><td>AUD 2,245 per attempt<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>Skills Assessment Outcome<\/td><td>AUD 300<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <\/tbody>\r\n      <\/table>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <p>The Eligibility Check fee is non-refundable. The Skills Assessment Outcome fee applies when a candidate has passed the examination and wants the assessment outcome to support a visa application to the Australian Department of Home Affairs.<\/p>\r\n    <p>These charges are separate from any additional costs associated with preparation materials, travel, accommodation or other registration requirements.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Is the OPRA examination fee refundable?<\/h3>\r\n    <p>APC's published refund policy allows partial refunds for eligible examination cancellations, subject to approval and the applicable cancellation rules.<\/p>\r\n    <p>For OPRA, APC lists an 80% refund in the relevant partial-refund schedule. A cancellation five days before the examination date incurs a $100 cancellation fee under the published policy. Refund requests are subject to the policy's timing requirements and conditions.<\/p>\r\n    <p>Candidates should read the current APC refund policy before cancelling or rescheduling an examination.<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"ee-note\"><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Fees and refund conditions can change. Always verify the applicable amount and policy before paying.<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n    <h2 id=\"opra-dates\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_OPRA_Exam_Dates_for_2026_2027\"><\/span>What Are the OPRA Exam Dates for 2026 2027?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n    <p>APC publishes examination dates, registration periods and result-release dates on its official website. The following sessions are listed for the Australian Knowledge Stream OPRA examination.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>OPRA exam dates for 2026<\/h3>\r\n    <div class=\"ee-table-wrap\">\r\n      <table>\r\n        <thead><tr><th>Registration period<\/th><th>Examination dates<\/th><th>Results released<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\r\n        <tbody>\r\n          <tr><td>28 April - 15 June 2026<\/td><td>13 - 15 July 2026<\/td><td>11 August 2026<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>18 August - 19 October 2026<\/td><td>23 - 25 November 2026<\/td><td>22 December 2026<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <\/tbody>\r\n      <\/table>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <h3>OPRA exam dates for 2027<\/h3>\r\n    <div class=\"ee-table-wrap\">\r\n      <table>\r\n        <thead><tr><th>Registration period<\/th><th>Examination dates<\/th><th>Results released<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\r\n        <tbody>\r\n          <tr><td>19 January - 22 February 2027<\/td><td>22 - 24 March 2027<\/td><td>6 May 2027<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>11 May - 28 June 2027<\/td><td>26 - 28 July 2027<\/td><td>9 September 2027<\/td><\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td>14 September - 11 October 2027<\/td><td>8 - 10 November 2027<\/td><td>23 December 2027<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <\/tbody>\r\n      <\/table>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <h3>How early should you register for the OPRA Exam?<\/h3>\r\n    <p>APC states that examination registrations open at 9 am and close at 5 pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time or Australian Eastern Standard Time, as applicable. Registration generally closes about one month before the examination.<\/p>\r\n    <p>Seat availability varies between test centres, and preferred locations may fill up. Candidates should check the official registration period, confirm their local time-zone equivalent and register as early as possible once eligible.<\/p>\r\n    <p>The dates above are the published schedule, not a guarantee of seat availability at a particular centre. Always check APC's live examination page for updates.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <!-- CTA 2 -->\r\n    <div class=\"ee-cta\">\r\n      <p>Planning for the November 2026 or 2027 OPRA exam? Start preparing today.<\/p>\r\n      <a class=\"ee-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/contact\/\">Book a Free Consultation<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <h2 id=\"opra-scoring\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Is_the_OPRA_Exam_Scored\"><\/span>How Is the OPRA Exam Scored?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n    <p>The OPRA examination uses a scaled scoring system designed to support fairness and consistency across different examination versions.<\/p>\r\n    <p>APC determines the passing standard through evidence-based psychometric standard-setting processes involving subject-matter experts. Candidates are assessed against the required standard rather than ranked against other candidates.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Are all 120 questions scored?<\/h3>\r\n    <p>No. According to APC:<\/p>\r\n    <ul class=\"ee-check\">\r\n      <li>90% of questions are scored and contribute to the examination result.<\/li>\r\n      <li>10% of questions are unscored and are used for calibration and testing.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Unscored questions may relate to any of the five content areas.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Candidates are not told which questions are scored and which are unscored.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n    <p>Therefore, candidates should approach every question seriously rather than attempting to identify or skip questions they believe may not count.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>What is the OPRA passing score?<\/h3>\r\n    <p>APC does not publish a fixed raw-score or percentage threshold for candidates to use as a guaranteed pass mark. The passing standard is established using evidence-based procedures to determine the minimum level of performance required.<\/p>\r\n    <p>The examination result reflects whether the candidate has met the overall standard. It is not determined by a simple comparison with other candidates.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h2 id=\"opra-prepare\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_Overseas_Pharmacists_Prepare_for_the_OPRA_Exam\"><\/span>How Can Overseas Pharmacists Prepare for the OPRA Exam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n    <p>APC recommends beginning with its official OPRA Exam Guide and Sample Content. The guide explains the examination structure, content areas and question format. APC also provides access to an online sample test through Pearson to help candidates become familiar with the examination software.<\/p>\r\n    <p>APC does not endorse any specific external examination preparation programme or reference material.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Step 1: Read the official OPRA Exam Guide<\/h3>\r\n    <p>Use the guide to understand the examination format, subject weightings and question style before developing a study plan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Step 2: Prioritise according to the official syllabus<\/h3>\r\n    <p>Therapeutics and patient care accounts for 45% of questions. Allocate substantial revision time to this area while maintaining coverage of biomedical sciences, medicinal chemistry and biopharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, and pharmacology and toxicology.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Step 3: Practise with official sample questions<\/h3>\r\n    <p>Use the APC sample content to familiarise yourself with the multiple-choice format and the way questions are presented.<\/p>\r\n    <p>APC clarifies that the sample questions are for practice and familiarisation and are not questions currently used in the live examination. They should not be treated as a prediction of the actual examination.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Step 4: Build your clinical and scientific understanding<\/h3>\r\n    <p>The examination assesses knowledge, comprehension and application. APC's published blueprint allocates approximately:<\/p>\r\n    <ul class=\"ee-check\">\r\n      <li>55% to remembering and recall.<\/li>\r\n      <li>30% to comprehension and understanding.<\/li>\r\n      <li>15% to application.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n    <p>This distribution highlights the need to combine factual revision with conceptual understanding and the ability to apply knowledge to a question.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Step 5: Practise time management<\/h3>\r\n    <p>You have 150 minutes for 120 questions. Practise completing sets of questions within a similar time limit, and review your reasoning after each session.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Step 6: Use current, evidence-based resources<\/h3>\r\n    <p>APC notes that examination content is based on current information from relevant peer-reviewed journals, clinical practice guidelines and textbooks. Keep your revision materials up to date and use the APC guide as your reference point for the examination scope.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Step 7: Check your readiness before the exam<\/h3>\r\n    <p>Before examination day, revisit difficult areas, practise the online sample test, confirm your test-centre arrangements and follow APC's instructions regarding identification documents and permitted items.<\/p>\r\n    <p>A consistent, <a href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/opra-exam-preparation-course\/\">structured preparation plan<\/a> is more useful than relying on an assumed pass percentage or unverified predictions of examination questions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h2 id=\"opra-conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n    <p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/opra-exam-preparation-course\/\">OPRA exam<\/a> is an important assessment for eligible overseas-qualified pharmacists pursuing the relevant registration pathway in Australia or New Zealand. Understanding the eligibility requirements, examination format, syllabus weightings, fees, dates and scoring process can help candidates prepare more effectively.<\/p>\r\n    <p>Start with the official APC examination guide, use the published syllabus to organise your revision, practise the sample questions and verify the latest registration dates before booking your examination.<\/p>\r\n    <p>Most importantly, remember that OPRA assesses overall performance against an established standard. Preparing across all five content areas, developing a sound understanding of pharmaceutical sciences and practising under timed conditions can help you approach the examination with a more structured plan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <!-- CTA 3 -->\r\n    <div class=\"ee-cta\">\r\n      <p>Prepare across all five OPRA content areas with expert trainers.<\/p>\r\n      <a class=\"ee-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/contact\/\">Contact Elite Expertise<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"ee-takeaways\">\r\n      <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n      <ul class=\"ee-check\">\r\n        <li><strong>Exam name:<\/strong> Overseas Pharmacist Readiness Assessment (OPRA).<\/li>\r\n        <li><strong>Exam authority:<\/strong> Australian Pharmacy Council (APC).<\/li>\r\n        <li><strong>Exam format:<\/strong> Computer-based, closed-book multiple-choice examination at an approved test centre.<\/li>\r\n        <li><strong>Number of questions:<\/strong> 120 MCQs, with one correct answer and three incorrect options per question.<\/li>\r\n        <li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes).<\/li>\r\n        <li><strong>Highest-weighted content area:<\/strong> Therapeutics and patient care, accounting for 45% of the questions.<\/li>\r\n        <li><strong>Exam fee:<\/strong> AUD 2,245 per attempt.<\/li>\r\n        <li><strong>2027 exam sessions:<\/strong> March, July and November.<\/li>\r\n        <li><strong>Scoring:<\/strong> Results are reported as Pass or Unsuccessful; APC does not disclose candidates raw scores or percentages.<\/li>\r\n        <li><strong>Preparation resources:<\/strong> APC's official OPRA Exam Guide and Sample Content, along with the online sample test provided through Pearson.<\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <h2 id=\"opra-faq\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n    <div class=\"ee-faq\">\r\n      <div class=\"ee-faq-item\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"ee-faq-q\" aria-expanded=\"false\">1. What is the full form of OPRA?<\/button><div class=\"ee-faq-a\"><p>OPRA stands for Overseas Pharmacist Readiness Assessment.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"ee-faq-item\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"ee-faq-q\" aria-expanded=\"false\">2. Who conducts the OPRA exam?<\/button><div class=\"ee-faq-a\"><p>The Australian Pharmacy Council conducts the OPRA examination for the relevant overseas pharmacist pathways in Australia and New Zealand.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"ee-faq-item\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"ee-faq-q\" aria-expanded=\"false\">3. How many questions are in the OPRA exam?<\/button><div class=\"ee-faq-a\"><p>The examination contains 120 multiple-choice questions, each with four answer options and one correct answer.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"ee-faq-item\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"ee-faq-q\" aria-expanded=\"false\">4. What is the duration of the OPRA exam?<\/button><div class=\"ee-faq-a\"><p>Candidates have 150 minutes, or two hours and 30 minutes, to complete the examination.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"ee-faq-item\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"ee-faq-q\" aria-expanded=\"false\">5. Which OPRA subject has the highest weightage?<\/button><div class=\"ee-faq-a\"><p>Therapeutics and patient care has the highest weighting, accounting for 45% of questions.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"ee-faq-item\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"ee-faq-q\" aria-expanded=\"false\">6. What is the OPRA exam fee?<\/button><div class=\"ee-faq-a\"><p>APC lists the Australian OPRA examination fee as AU$2,245 per attempt. The fee for the examination is separate from the Eligibility Check and any applicable Skills Assessment Outcome fee.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"ee-faq-item\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"ee-faq-q\" aria-expanded=\"false\">7. What is the OPRA passing percentage?<\/button><div class=\"ee-faq-a\"><p>APC does not publish a fixed raw-score or percentage threshold that guarantees a pass. The result is based on a scaled scoring system and the established passing standard.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"ee-faq-item\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"ee-faq-q\" aria-expanded=\"false\">8. Are all OPRA questions scored?<\/button><div class=\"ee-faq-a\"><p>No. APC states that 90% of questions are scored and 10% are unscored. Candidates are not told which questions fall into either category.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"ee-faq-item\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"ee-faq-q\" aria-expanded=\"false\">9. When will OPRA results be released?<\/button><div class=\"ee-faq-a\"><p>Results are generally available within approximately four weeks. The official release date for each session is published on APC's examination page.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"ee-faq-item\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"ee-faq-q\" aria-expanded=\"false\">10. Can I retake the OPRA exam if I fail?<\/button><div class=\"ee-faq-a\"><p>For the Australian Knowledge Stream, candidates may resit as many times as needed, paying the examination fee for each attempt. 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