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OPRA Exam Pattern, Structure, and Testing Method for Overseas Pharmacists

From March 2025, the Overseas Pharmacist Readiness Assessment (OPRA) will officially replace the KAPS exam. Designed and conducted by the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC), OPRA is tailored to assess the skills, knowledge, and clinical readiness of international pharmacists who want to register in Australia.<br>

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OPRA Exam Pattern, Structure, and Testing Method for Overseas Pharmacists

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  1. OPRA Exam Pattern, Structure, and Testing Method for Overseas Pharmacists From March 2025, the Overseas Pharmacist Readiness Assessment (OPRA) will officially replace the KAPS exam. Designed and conducted by the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC), OPRA is tailored to assess the skills, knowledge, and clinical readiness of international pharmacists who want to register in Australia. This guide brings together everything you need to know, including exam pattern, structure, testing method, and more, so you can start preparing the right way. OPRA Exam Pattern Aspect Details Format Computer-based, Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) Number of Papers One Total Questions 120 Exam Duration 2.5 hours Breaks None allowed Exam Fee AUD 2190 Test Centres Global locations Scoring Methodology Rasch methodology Results Available within 4 weeks What Topics Are Covered in the OPRA Exam? Here’s how the OPRA syllabus is structured and the weight each section carries: 1. Biomedical Sciences – 20% ● Physiological processes and normal bodily function for all systems ● Pathophysiology ● Medical Microbiology ● Immunology ● Disorders affecting bodily fluids Academically Global Pvt Ltd. Location Australia: Suite 207A/30 Campbell St, Blacktown NSW 2148 Location India: Plot A2, IT Park, Sahastradhara Rd, Doon IT Park, Sidcul, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248001 Email: contact@academically.com Phone: 08071722349 Phone: +61 416 424 328 / +61 406 525 564

  2. ● Symptoms and physiological values of disease states and disorders 2. Medicinal Chemistry & Biopharmaceutics – 10% ● Physicochemical properties of drugs ● Formulations for the delivery of drugs ● Drug and chemical stability ● Solubility ● Drug formulation ● Pharmaceutical Microbiology 3. Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics – 10% ● Drug metabolism ● Principles of pharmacokinetics ● Factors affecting drug impacts ● Evaluation of pharmacokinetic data ● Using pharmacokinetic data in treating patients 4. Pharmacology and Toxicology – 15% ● Impact of drugs on the body ● Receptor theory ● Mechanisms of action of drugs ● Adverse drug reactions ● Drug interactions ● Drug toxicity and treatment ● Factors causing changes in the pharmacology and toxicity of drugs 5. Therapeutics and Patient Care – 45% ● Screening ● Dose calculations ● Primary health care ● Safe and effective use of medicines in populations requiring extended consideration ● Safe and effective use of medicines ● Harm minimisation ● Health promotion and disease prevention ● Confidentiality Academically Global Pvt Ltd. Location Australia: Suite 207A/30 Campbell St, Blacktown NSW 2148 Location India: Plot A2, IT Park, Sahastradhara Rd, Doon IT Park, Sidcul, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248001 Email: contact@academically.com Phone: 08071722349 Phone: +61 416 424 328 / +61 406 525 564

  3. OPRA Testing Methodology Since 2020, the APC has used Rasch methodology to ensure fair, consistent, and valid testing for exams like CAOP and the Intern written exam. The same method will be used in OPRA. Rasch Methodology evaluates both the difficulty of a question and your ability level to calculate your score. It’s not just about how many questions you get right, it’s about how challenging those questions were, too. Academically Global Pvt Ltd. Location Australia: Suite 207A/30 Campbell St, Blacktown NSW 2148 Location India: Plot A2, IT Park, Sahastradhara Rd, Doon IT Park, Sidcul, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248001 Email: contact@academically.com Phone: 08071722349 Phone: +61 416 424 328 / +61 406 525 564

  4. Final Thoughts Overseas Pharmacists thinking of becoming pharmacists have to take the OPRA exam. To prepare for this exam, it is essential to understand the exam pattern, structure, and testing method. It might seem easy and doable. But you need proper support and guidance to clear this exam. That’s where Academically’s OPRA preparation course comes. By enrolling in this course, you will get live and recorded lectures, study materials, AI-based mock tests, one- on-one counselling sessions with the expert,s and more. So, what are you waiting for? Start your preparation for the OPRA exam today and do it with the best OPRA preparation course. Academically Global Pvt Ltd. Location Australia: Suite 207A/30 Campbell St, Blacktown NSW 2148 Location India: Plot A2, IT Park, Sahastradhara Rd, Doon IT Park, Sidcul, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248001 Email: contact@academically.com Phone: 08071722349 Phone: +61 416 424 328 / +61 406 525 564

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