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About the course
- Mode : Online
- Duration : 3.5 Months
Our OPRA Exam Preparation Course
Who is the Course For
- The KAPS (Knowledge Assessment of Pharmaceutical Sciences) Exam Preparation course is designed for overseas-trained pharmacists who wish to practice in Australia.
⭐️ Live Lectures & Recordings
Access to interactive live sessions and on-demand recordings.
⭐️ Mock Exams
Practice with mock exams to gauge your readiness.
⭐️ 80+ Lectures
Extensive coverage of essential topics.
⭐️ Expert Instructions
Learn from experienced clinical pharmacists.
⭐️ Comprehensive Study Materials
All the resources you need to succeed..
Why Self-Study Might Not Be Enough?
The OPRA exam is a gateway to your rewarding pharmacy career in Australia. While self-study is a possibility, it’s important to consider the potential hurdles you might encounter:
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- Underestimating the Mountain: Self-studiers can underestimate the difficulty of the OPRA exam. You might need to fully grasp the level of preparation required to excel, which can lead to discouragement or a feeling of unpreparedness come exam day.
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- Unveiling the Mysteries: The OPRA exam, designed to assess your in-depth understanding of pharmaceutical sciences, can throw tricky questions your way. Self-study materials might lack the detailed explanations and diverse question formats needed to conquer these challenges.
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- Knowledge Gaps Lurk: The OPRA exam covers a vast amount of information. Self-study demands significant discipline to ensure you’re comprehensively prepared across all tested areas. You might unintentionally overlook key topics or need a strong foundation in certain areas, leaving you vulnerable on exam day.
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- The Clock’s Your Enemy: Effective time management is vital for OPRA exam success. Without a structured approach, you risk getting bogged down on difficult questions and jeopardising attempts on others.
Why Now is the Perfect Time to Start a Pharmacy Career in Australia
Passing the OPRA exam unlocks the door to a fulfilling and successful career as a pharmacist in Australia. But beyond the exam itself, what makes this profession so attractive? Let’s explore the compelling reasons to pursue pharmacy in Australia:
Competitive Salaries and Strong Earning Potential
Pharmacists in Australia are highly valued healthcare professionals, which translates to attractive salaries. The average pharmacist salary in Australia is $107,164 per year (as of May 2024), with opportunities for even higher earnings in regional areas and specialised fields.
High Demand and Career Stability
Australia needs more pharmacists, particularly in rural and remote areas. This strong demand for qualified professionals means excellent job prospects and career stability for those who pass the OPRA exam. You’ll be in a strong position to secure rewarding positions and build a long-term career in a thriving industry.
Pathway to Permanent Residency or Work Visas
Qualifying as a pharmacist in Australia can open doors to permanent residency or work visa opportunities. This paves the way for a future of living and working in a country renowned for its high quality of life, beautiful landscapes, and multicultural society.
A Rewarding Pharmacy Career in Australia
The OPRA™ exam (Overseas Pharmacist Readiness Assessment) is an essential step for international pharmacy graduates and students aiming to practice pharmacy in Australia. Passing this exam demonstrates your knowledge and competence in pharmaceutical sciences, a crucial requirement for registration with the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC).
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Meet The Instructors
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Arief Mohammad
FAQ
The OPRA™ (Overseas Pharmacist Readiness Assessment) exam ensures that pharmacists trained overseas who wish to practise as registered pharmacists in Australia meet Australian standards.
The OPRA™ exam has a shorter duration compared to the KAPS exam and consists of a single paper. The content areas have been updated. The methodology for scoring the exam has been improved. The exam cost has been lowered.
The fee for OPRA exam is AUD2190.
The last session for KAPS exam is in November 2024.
If you do not pass one of the KAPS exam papers, you will have until November 2024 to retake it. If you are still unsuccessful, you will need to take the OPRA exam in 2025.
There is no change in the eligibility and registration process for OPRA exam; it is the same as the KAPS exam.
Yes, the transition from KAPS to OPRA is for New Zealand too.
For the final session of the KAPS exam in November 2024, the registration period is from August 6th to October 8th, 2024. Therefore, October 8th will be the last date to register for the KAPS exam.
Yes, there will be no changes, and the exams will continue to be administered exclusively at the designated test centres.
You may re-sit as many times as you need to.
Validity for OPRA is the same as KAPS, which is 3 years.
In the OPRA™ exam, 90% of the 120 questions are 'scored' and will count towards your final result. The remaining 10% are 'unscored' questions used for calibration and testing purposes; they do not affect your score.
The OPRA syllabus includes updates to reflect current practices and guidelines, but it covers similar foundational knowledge as the KAPS exam.
In contrast to the KAPS exam, the OPRA™ exam is a single-paper test with no breaks.
OPRA registrations are open from January 9th to February 3rd, 2025.
The content and difficulty of the exam in both formats are equivalent. The OPRA exam has a shorter duration and a single paper format, but the difficulty level remains consistent with the KAPS exam.
There is no change in the validity of eligibility checks; they remain valid for the same period as before.
You have 2 attempts to pass the OPRA exam for New Zealand.
The new batch for Elite Expertise starts on August 10th.
No questions regarding laws will be asked in the OPRA exam.
The OPRA™ exam is a computer-based MCQ exam. It lasts for 2.5 hours and consists of 1 paper with 120 questions.
There is no negative marking for the OPRA exam.
They can continue with the current process without any changes.
There is no concern from employers; the importance of the KAPS and OPRA™ exams is considered the same.
The sample paper provides a general idea of the types of questions that may appear, but it is not exhaustive. Actual exam questions will vary.
There is no advantage to wait for the OPRA™ exam. The content and difficulty of the exam in both formats will be equivalent. Only the exam duration will be shorter.
The single paper format has been designed using modern test construction to ensure equivalency and consistency in terms of difficulty with the previous exam format. For more details, please visit: OPRA Exam Guide and Sample Paper