OPRA Exam in Australia and New Zealand
For pharmacists wanting to work in Australia and New Zealand, the Overseas Pharmacists Readiness Assessment (OPRA) exam is the main assessment. It has replaced the KAPS exam from March 2025. It tests the candidates in biomedical, pharmaceutical, and clinical sciences specifically for Australian pharmacy practice.
The OPRA exam is administered by the Australian Pharmacy Council in Australia and the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand in New Zealand.
International students must pass the OPRA Exam and get registered in the respective countries to practise as a pharmacist and enjoy the benefits.
PSI Exam in Ireland
The PSI Equivalence Exam is for people wanting to work in Ireland. It is designed for pharmacists who obtained their qualifications outside the European Union or the European Economic Area. It is conducted by the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI). This exam assesses the pharmacists' education, training, and qualifications. If they meet the standards required for practice in Ireland, they can get a license.
Note that only pharmacists with a 5 or 6-year degree (eg, PharmD) are eligible for this exam.
SPLE in Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Pharmacist Licensure Examination is the registration exam for pharmacists. It is conducted by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialities (SCFHS) in collaboration with Prometric. The SPLE ensures that pharmacists possess the necessary knowledge and skills.
For this exam also, candidates need a 5 or 6-year degree (e.g. PharmD).
DHA in Dubai
The DHA (Dubai Health Authority) exam is the registration exam in Dubai. Candidates are tested to assess their knowledge and skills. If they match the standards set by the DHA, they can start their practice in Dubai.
You can consider the DHA Exam preparatory course by Academically for expert-guided, tailor-made courses that can help you crack the exam on the first attempt.
FPGEE in the USA
Register for our FPGEE preparatory course to get expert guidance, mock exams, and much more. Our courses can help you crack the exam in one go.
PEBC in Canada
The Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada exam is for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. It covers many aspects of pharmacy practice, including knowledge, skills, and competencies. This ensures that the candidate can practice pharmacy in Canada, safely and effectively.
HAAD in Abu Dhabi
The HAAD (Health Authority - Abu Dhabi) exam is required for pharmacists who wish to practise in Abu Dhabi. This exam assesses the candidate’s knowledge and skills necessary for pharmacy practice.
MOH in UAE
Final words
Each country has its own requirements for pharmacists seeking to practise there. Based on these standards, the exam syllabus, pattern and difficulty level is decided.
Consider factors such as exam format, eligibility criteria, and career opportunities before choosing your destination. Academically provides online coaching for almost every exam. It has also shown a passing percentage of greater than 85% in the first-ever OPRA Exam. It also has a record of more than 90% pass rate in previous KAPS exams.
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