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Australian Pharmacist Licensing Exam Preparation Crash Course

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Did you know that overseas pharmacists typically spend 6–12 months preparing on their own for the OPRA Exam? With Academically’s Australian Pharmacist Licensing Exam Crash Course, you can cut that time down to just a few months. This fast-track, fully online program gives you structured study materials, practice questions, AI-based mock exams, and expert strategies to boost your confidence and help you pass the exam on your first attempt, all from the comfort of your home. Fast, focused, and proven, it’s the smartest way to launch your pharmacy career in Australia. Enroll now and take the first step toward becoming a licensed pharmacist in Australia!

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120 hours of recorded video tutorials

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Study handouts, mock tests, AI-based mock tests and full OPRA-style grand tests

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Exclusive tips on approaching the Overseas Pharmacist Readiness Assessment (OPRA) exam for international pharmacists

Why Become a Pharmacist in Australia?

₹ 64 Lakh

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Current openings for the role of Registered Pharmacist

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Who Is The Course For?

Foreign-trained pharmacists who want to quickly practice, migrate, and settle in Australia

Pharmacists taking the Overseas Pharmacist Readiness Assessment (OPRA) exam for the first time

Anyone who wants complete preparation and guidance to pass the exam in a short time

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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.

Explore Our Curriculum

Module 1

Biomedical Sciences

Module 2

Medicinal Chemistry And Biopharmaceutics

Module 3

Pharmacokinetics And Pharmacodynamics

Module 4

Pharmacology And Toxicology

Module 5

Therapeutics And Patient Care

Module 6

Overseas Pharmacist Readiness Assessment AI Grand Test

Meet Our Faculty

Femi Maria Francis, Australia
Exp - 5 years
Femi Maria Francis, Australia

B.Pharm, M.Pharm, (KAPS and GPAT Qualified), AHPRA Registered Pharmacist

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Dr. Zaheer Babar
Exp - 25 years
Dr. Zaheer Babar

BPharm, MPhil, PhD

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Dr. Kiran Shafiq Siddiqui
Exp - 7 years
Dr. Kiran Shafiq Siddiqui

Doctor of Pharmacy, (KAPS Qualified)

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Teena Nazeem
Exp - 11 years
Teena Nazeem

B.Pharm, M.Pharm , AHPRA Registered Pharmacist

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Mohammad Qamar, Australia
Exp - 14 years
Mohammad Qamar, Australia

B.Pharm, MPhil, BCPS (USA) , AHPRA Registered Pharmacist

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Dr. Ahmad Karamat, Australia
Exp - 4 years
Dr. Ahmad Karamat, Australia

AHPRA Registered Pharmacist

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Linda Mariya
Exp - 2 years
Linda Mariya

Pharm.D , KAPS Qualified

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Success Stories

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Deepak Kumar

Canada, KAPS Qualified July 2023

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Rajshekhar Reddy

KAPS Passed July 2023

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Intern Pharmacist at Chemist Warehouse, Melbourne, Australia

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DHA Pharmacist at VIVA Pharmacy, UAE

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Intern Pharmacist, Rushworth Victoria, Australia

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AMC-Qualified Academically Alumni

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KAPS Qualified Student

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KAPS Qualified Student

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AMC Qualified Student

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APC Assessment Qualified Student

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About The Examination

Why Should You Take the Overseas Pharmacist Readiness Assessment Exam?

  • It is the official exam required to become a fully registered pharmacist in Australia, allowing you to practise legally.
     
  • Passing the exam opens the door to career opportunities in hospitals, community pharmacies, and healthcare organizations across Australia.
     
  • It gives you recognition for your skills and knowledge as an internationally trained pharmacist, building credibility with employers.
     
  • Successfully clearing the exam can help you fast-track your migration and settle in Australia more smoothly.
     
  • Preparing and passing the OPRA Exam shows that you are confident, competent, and ready to meet Australian pharmacy standards.

Overseas Pharmacist Readiness Assessment Eligibility Criteria?

The Overseas Pharmacist Readiness Assessment registration procedure...

1. Initial Skill Assessment by Australian Pharmacy Council

The first step is to check if you are eligible to appear for the Overseas Pharmacist Readiness Assessment Exam. For this, the Australian Pharmacy Council will check your records and declare your eligibility.

Once you clear this initial assessment, then you will be eligible to appear for the Overseas Pharmacist Readiness Assessment Exam.
 
2. The Overseas Pharmacist Readiness Assessment Exam

The Overseas Pharmacist Readiness Assessment Exam is an online computer-based exam, which you can take from the choice of a test centre in your home country. The exam is conducted thrice a yearly in March, July, and November. 

The exam comprises 120 multiple-choice questions to be completed within 2.5 hours and is in a single-paper format. There is no negative marking.
 
3. English Proficiency

The Pharmacy Board of Australia acknowledges various language assessment methods, including IELTS, OET, and PTE. To meet their language proficiency requirements, you should attain a minimum score of 7.5 on the academic version of IELTS, with no less than 7 in each section. Alternatively, for the Occupational English Test (OET), a minimum score of 6.5 overall, or a 7 in every individual component, is necessary. For the Pearson Test of English (PTE), a minimum overall score of 65, with no communicative skill score below 65, is required.

4. Internship and Provisional Registration

After completing the OPRA and the English exam, you will be granted provisional registration by the Pharmacy Board of Australia. With this, you can start a paid pharmacy internship in Australia. You must search for jobs and internships with visa sponsorships, so that you can move to Australia with a work visa and start earning. 

5. Intern Oral and Written Exam

After completing your 1575 hours of internship or even 75% of the same, you can take the Australia Intern Written and Oral examination. Clearing this exam will help you prove to the Australian Pharmacy Council and the Pharmacy Board of Australia, that you are now eligible to work as an independent pharmacist in Australia. 

6. Complete Registration

The final step is complete or final registration with the PBA, after which you can either continue to work with the same employer you pursued internship with, or find new jobs. This registration means that you are now eligible to work independently in Australia. 

The eligibility criteria for the Overseas Pharmacist Readiness Assessment exams is mentioned below-

To be eligible to write the Overseas Pharmacist Readiness Assessment Exam, a pharmacist must have the following:

  • Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), including mark sheets and degree certificates
  • Active registration with the state pharmacy council in your home country as a practising pharmacist
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Overseas Pharmacist Readiness Assessment Procedure

Procedure For Overseas Pharmacist Readiness Assessment

1. Initial Skill Assessment by Australian Pharmacy Council

The first step is to check if you are eligible to appear for the Overseas Pharmacist Readiness Assessment Exam. For this, the Australian Pharmacy Council will check your records and declare your eligibility.

Once you clear this initial assessment, then you will be eligible to appear for the Overseas Pharmacist Readiness Assessment Exam.
 
2. The Overseas Pharmacist Readiness Assessment Exam

The Overseas Pharmacist Readiness Assessment Exam is an online computer-based exam, which you can take from the choice of a test centre in your home country. The exam is conducted thrice a yearly in March, July, and November. 

The exam comprises 120 multiple-choice questions to be completed within 2.5 hours and is in a single-paper format. There is no negative marking.
 
3. English Proficiency

The Pharmacy Board of Australia acknowledges various language assessment methods, including IELTS, OET, and PTE. To meet their language proficiency requirements, you should attain a minimum score of 7.5 on the academic version of IELTS, with no less than 7 in each section. Alternatively, for the Occupational English Test (OET), a minimum score of 6.5 overall, or a 7 in every individual component, is necessary. For the Pearson Test of English (PTE), a minimum overall score of 65, with no communicative skill score below 65, is required.

4. Internship and Provisional Registration

After completing the OPRA and the English exam, you will be granted provisional registration by the Pharmacy Board of Australia. With this, you can start a paid pharmacy internship in Australia. You must search for jobs and internships with visa sponsorships, so that you can move to Australia with a work visa and start earning. 

5. Intern Oral and Written Exam

After completing your 1575 hours of internship or even 75% of the same, you can take the Australia Intern Written and Oral examination. Clearing this exam will help you prove to the Australian Pharmacy Council and the Pharmacy Board of Australia, that you are now eligible to work as an independent pharmacist in Australia. 

6. Complete Registration

The final step is complete or final registration with the PBA, after which you can either continue to work with the same employer you pursued internship with, or find new jobs. This registration means that you are now eligible to work independently in Australia. 

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Overseas Pharmacist Readiness Assessment Exam Format

The Overseas Pharmacist Readiness Assessment consists of a single paper. A total of 120 questions to be attempted in 2.5 hours. 

 


 

Overseas Pharmacist Readiness Assessment Exam Test Centres

The Overseas Pharmacist Readiness Assessment Exam is conducted online so that you can write the exam at the test centre nearest to you. There are 10 test centres in India, which include: Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mumbai, New Delhi, Pune and Noida

Overseas Pharmacist Readiness Assessment Format

Frequently Asked Questions

The OPRA exam is for pharmacists who were trained outside Australia and want to become registered to practice in the country. To take the exam, you must have a recognized pharmacy degree (Bachelor of Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy) and active registration as a practicing pharmacist in your home country. 

According to the APC, the difficulty level of the Overseas Pharmacist Readiness Assessment (OPRA) remains the same as that of the KAPS exam. However, the shorter exam duration and different scoring methodology may present new challenges. These can be managed effectively with the right resources and thorough preparation, as provided by the best Overseas Pharmacist Readiness Australian Pharmacist Licensing Exam Preparation Course.

The OPRA exam will be tested according to the Rasch methodology. The scoring pattern is based on the level of difficult questions attempted.

The OPRA (Overseas Pharmacist Readiness Assessment) exam fee is AUD 2245, which is approximately INR 1,47,160. This fee is payable at the time of exam registration.

There will be no change in the eligibility and registration process for Overseas Pharmacist Readiness Assessment. It will be the same as that of the KAPS exam.

If you have already completed your skills assessment or are registered with the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC), you are eligible to sit the OPRA Exam. You should ensure that:

  • Your registration details and documents are up to date with the APC.
     
  • You are familiar with the exam format and content.
     
  • Prepare using practice tests, study materials, and guidance from a structured course to increase your chances of passing on the first attempt.

If you have given the KAPS part 1, you do not need to retake the Overseas Pharmacist Readiness Assessment again. You have to take the KAPS exam only, even if you fail the November KAPS exam.

The syllabus for the Overseas Pharmacist Readiness Assessment exam will be similar to that of the KAPS exam, but it will include additional emphasis on therapeutics and practical application to align with current Australian pharmacy practice standards.

The OPRA exam is for 2.5 hours. 

Most overseas pharmacists spend 6–12 months preparing on their own. With a focused crash course like ours, you can prepare effectively in just 2 months, using structured study materials, practice tests, and expert guidance.

Candidates are allowed multiple attempts, but there may be waiting periods between attempts. Preparing thoroughly with a crash course increases your chances of passing on the first try.

Yes, you must demonstrate English language proficiency, usually through IELTS or OET scores, as required by the APC.

No, you cannot practice as a registered pharmacist until you have passed the OPRA Exam and completed registration with the APC. 

Our crash course includes 120 hours of recorded video tutorials, one-on-one feedback, study handouts, mock tests, AI-based mock exams, and exclusive strategies for the new OPRA Exam pattern. You also get lifelong access to a pharmacist-led chat group and complimentary CV-writing webinars to help secure your first job in Australia.

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