14 weeks of intensive sessions according to NZ OPRA syllabus
One-on-one feedback sessions with the NZ OPRA trainer
120 hours of live online NZ OPRA training
Exclusive tips on approaching the OPRA exam for New Zealand
Adaptive AI Based OPRA Exam Mock Tests
Live classes + recorded sessions, study handouts, mock tests, and final NZ OPRA exam grand tests
Why Become a Pharmacist in New Zealand?
50 Lakh+
Annual salary of Registered Pharmacists In New Zealand
1000+
Current openings for the role of Registered Pharmacist
5%
Employment of Pharmacists is projected to grow every year
About The Course
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Who Is The Course For?
Foreign-trained pharmacists who want to practice, migrate, and settle in New Zealand.
Pharmacists taking the NZ OPRA exam for the first time.
Pharmacy professionals with a Master of Pharmacy or PhD can take the exam to become registered pharmacists in New Zealand for academic careers.
What's More That Comes
With Our Course?
1-On-1 Q&A Sessions
We provide online one-on-one counselling and Q&A sessions to ensure online learning is beneficial for the aspirants. Our mentors help aspirants clear their doubts and queries and get all the answers they need.
Live+Recorded Sessions
Missed a live lecture? Don\u2019t worry. You can always find a recorded lecture on our platform and revisit it as many times as you want during the course duration.
Extended Course Access
Getting the course once will help you prepare for not one but multiple attempts. You get access to all the resources for more than a year, to ensure proper revision.
Community Building
We help you get in touch with a community of experts, which includes mentors, registered practitioners, previous alumni and those who have successfully cleared the exams. This adds value to your preparation and get all the guidance and motivation you need.
Success Stories
If I hadn't gotten the right guidance and coaching as I got from Academically, it could have been still very difficult for me. I relied more on recorded lectures, the lectures were very informative to the point, concise and precise. Whenever I asked doubts it was cleared immediately. I have been very lucky to get coaching from Academically.
Deepak Kumar
Canada, KAPS Qualified July 2023
I just followed Academically blindly, the notes, mock exams, and everything. Academically has segregated the course well so that it becomes easy for you. I highly recommend the strategy by Academically to pass the exam.
Rajshekhar Reddy
KAPS Passed July 2023
My heartfelt thanks to Academically for making me pass the KAPS Exam. The lecturers are perfect and you will get guidance according to Australian terms. In my KAPS Exam, 90% questions were from the Academically’s mock test. I would definitely recommend Academically for those who want to migrate to Australia as a pharmacist.
Rajendra Airee
Intern Pharmacist at Chemist Warehouse, Melbourne, Australia
Whatever MCQs that Academically provided, covered more than 90% of the exam questions, that helped me a lot and basically made clearing the exam a lot easier.
Umashankar
DHA Pharmacist at VIVA Pharmacy, UAE
If you write the exam, you can pass the exam. With the right guidance and support of Academically, I got the opportunity to work as a pharmacist intern in Australia. I got the visa in just 1 month and I have also got a great contract for 3 years.
Ahmad
Intern Pharmacist, Rushworth Victoria, Australia
I am a recent MBBS graduate. It was through Academically’s platform and with the guidance of Academically’s counsellors that I came to know about the AMC exam. I found the course so fascinating, and as a result, I enrolled on Academically’s course, and with only four months of preparation, I was able to clear the AMC exam! Thanks to Academically, I achieved a triumph on my first attempt!
Dr. Ragasri Meghana Dasari
AMC-Qualified Academically Alumni
Since childhood, I had a dream of settling overseas, and when I came to know about the AMC exam for doctors, I found that Academically’s name was all over the internet. I got the best counselling and support from Academically’s experts, and within a few months, I was able to clear the AMC exam to realise my dream of overseas migration.
Dr. Sajana Varghese
AMC-Qualified Academically Alumni
On joining Academically’s APC Preparation Course, I found that the remote and recorded sessions were highly beneficial since the time difference was huge. The course helped me study from global experts but at my own pace and time. The support and motivation provided by the instructors played a major role in my success. I thank Academically for providing the necessary resources and structure that helped me navigate the APC exam successfully.
Howard Rice
APC Qualified Physiotherapist
I focused on Academically’s resources, such as live lectures and mock tests, and I am thankful to the faculty and Academically team for helping me ace the KAPS exam. I was able to revise and ace pharmaceutical calculations thanks to Academically’s mentors, sample papers, and AI-based mocks that helped me understand the concepts.
Zeeshan
KAPS Qualified Student
I highly recommend Academically as the perfect partner for all healthcare professionals trying to clear the KAPS or any other healthcare registration exam. The resources, the faculty, the guidance sessions, everything played a key role in my success. I thank Dr. Akram and complete Academically team for helping me clear this great pharmacy examination!
Arya
KAPS Qualified Student
I heard about Academically from a friend and I must say, I never imagined that I would be able to clear the Ministry of Health (Sharjah) exam in my very first attempt. But Academically helped me achieve this benchmark. The live and recorded lectures were a game-changer for my preparation and over 70% of the exam was based on the questions Academically offered in the mock tests!
Zainab
MOH Qualified Student
I am delighted to have chosen AMC due to Academically’s guidance, and clearing it was an important milestone in my career advancement journey. Academically’s team was trustworthy, supportive and guided and prepared me for the Australian Medical Council Examination, and I am extremely happy that I came across this amazing platform!
Dr. Sajana Varghese
AMC Qualified Student
The practice questions offered by Academically were everything I needed to prepare for the AMC exam and achieve success! My journey was pretty smooth, thanks to Academically that helped me eliminate procrastination and go for the exam. Besides exam preparation, Academically’s team helped me gain confidence, prepare for this journey and complete all steps easily.
Dr. Anushtha Chandra
AMC Qualified Student
Academically helped me clear the Australian Physiotherapy Council Assessment within 1-2 months of dedicated preparation. The whole Academically team offered me rock-solid support, helping me achieve this amazing milestone! The faculty was extremely supportive and from choosing the right exam to acing it, Academically helped me throughout the process.
Dr. Zomia Riaz
APC Assessment Qualified Student
About The Examination
Why Should You Take the New Zealand OPRA Exam?
New Zealand currently has over 4,200 practising pharmacists, and the demand for qualified healthcare professionals continues to grow. To support this need while maintaining patient safety, New Zealand allows overseas-trained pharmacists to join its workforce through a regulated assessment process.
The NZ OPRA Exam (Overseas Pharmacists’ Readiness Assessment), conducted by the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand (PCNZ), is the required exam for international pharmacists seeking registration. Introduced in 2025, it replaced the KAPS exam and assesses whether candidates are ready to practise to New Zealand standards.
Passing the OPRA exam allows candidates to continue with pharmacist registration and explore job opportunities in New Zealand, with potential pathways towards longer-term career and residency options..
Procedure For New Zealand OPRA
- Initial Skill Assessment by Pharmacy Council of New Zealand
The first step is to check if you are eligible to appear for the OPRA Exam. For this, the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand will check your records and declare your eligibility.
Once you clear this initial assessment, you will be eligible to appear for the OPRA Exam.
Pharmacy Council of New Zealand
https://pharmacycouncil.org.nz/pharmacy_registries/pharmacists-from-other-countries/
- The NZ OPRA Exam
The NZ OPRA Exam is an online multiple-choice question (MCQ) exam, so you can take it from your chosen test centre. This exam happens thrice yearly: in March, July, and November.
It is a Multiple-Choice Question (MCQ) exam. To qualify, you must obtain 50% in all subsections and an overall score of 50%.
- New Zealand Pharmacy Legislation (NZPL) Course
This course provides overseas-qualified pharmacists with an understanding of the professional, legal, and ethical responsibilities required for practicing in New Zealand.
Enrollment is available only once per year. This online course has 10 modules and lasts 3 months.
Fee: 2400$
NZPL Course
https://www.publicprogrammes.ac.nz/nz-legislation/
- Registration in the Intern Pharmacist Scope of Practice
Apply for registration in the Intern Pharmacist Scope of Practice. This initial step allows you to gain practical experience under the supervision of a qualified pharmacist, ensuring you develop the necessary skills and knowledge required for full professional practice.
- EVOLVE Internship program
This program offers practical training and support for interns throughout their intern year, running from February 1st to November 7th. Managed by a dedicated team of pharmacists and support staff, the program includes assignments, workshops, portfolios, and appraisals. Interns work full-time under the supervision of experienced pharmacists to develop essential skills and competencies.
- Complete Registration
Once the exams are cleared and internships are done, pharmacists must register with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand (PCNZ) as registered pharmacists in New Zealand.
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- Join our platform with 8000+ students
- 60+ faculty members
- 30+ courses, and a 93% passing rate ensuring your success
New Zealand OPRA Exam Format
The NZ OPRA Exam consists of a single paper comprising 120 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) to be completed in 2.5 hours. The exam is scored using the Rasch methodology, which assesses performance based on the difficulty level of questions attempted rather than a simple percentage score.
New Zealand OPRA Exam Test Centres
The NZ OPRA Exam is an online exam. Therefore, you can take the exam at the nearest test centre. There are 7 test centres in India, which include:
- Bangalore
- Chennai
- Hyderabad
- Mumbai
- New Delhi
- Pune
- Noida
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