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How do international pharmacists work as a pharmacist in New Zealand?
To work in New Zealand as a pharmacist, an international pharmacist must complete their B.Pharmacy or PharmD degree and pass the OPRA EXAM (KAPS EXAM )
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Pharmacist in New Zealand Exam - OPRA exam preparation course
3.5 Months
Course Duration
300+
Hours of Lectures
15 Weeks
Online Training
3000+
Practice Questions
What's included
Class Format
Online Live Sessions & Recorded Classes
Lectures
300+ hours of live and recorded lectures
Practice questions
3000+ practice questions
Lessons
150+course lessons
Validity
Unlimited Access to the Course
Community
Dedicated WhatsApp Group with Fellow Pharmacists
Assignments
Regular Assignment Sessions with Feedback
OPRA Exam
Complete Preparation
Program
Duration3.5 Months
FormatLive + Recorded
Lectures300+ Hours
Questions3000+
Training15 Weeks
AccessUnlimited
Pharmaceutical Calculations
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Course Curriculum
5 comprehensive modules — 150 expertly crafted lessons across 300+ hours of guided learning — covering every OPRA exam domain, question format, and clinical knowledge area you need to achieve licensure in 2026 for New Zealand.
Topics covered:
Introduction and basic pharmacology
Who Can Join This Course?
Designed for international pharmacists planning their registration journey in New Zealand.
Registered Pharmacist Aspirants
Pharmacist's who have completed their B pharmacy, pharmD, Mpharm ,PHD degree can join the course
Eligible to enroll
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Learn from two of the most experienced Pharmacist in New Zealand - OPRA exam coaches and licensed healthcare educators in the field — between them, they have guided over 10,000 candidates to Pass the OPRA Exam in 1st Attempt.
Mr. ARIEF MOHAMMAD
Director & Co-Founder, Elite Expertise
KAPS Qualified | AACP-Accredited Consultant Pharmacist, Clinical Pharmacist, Northern Health hospital (Melbourne)
10+
Years
5.6k
Students
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Mrs. HARIKA BHEEMAVARAPU
Director & Co-Founder, Elite Expertise
KAPS Qualified | AACP Accredited Consultant Pharmacist, Clinical Pharmacist & Educator, Monash Health Hospital (Melbourne)
10+
Years
4.9k
Students
4.8
Rating
Timetable
Weekly Schedule for New Zealand Pharmacist Exam
New Zealand Pharmacy Equivalence Exam — Live class timings across different time zones
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The Pathway
What is the Step-by-step process for internationally-registered pharmacists to follow to work in New Zealand as a pharmacist?
Any international pharmacist who aspires to work in New Zealand needs to follow the below mentioned steps.
01
Stage 1
English language
Pharmacy graduates who are aspiring to work in New Zealand should write the English language exam, such as IELTS Academic: get at least a 7.0 score in each section (skill) and an overall score of 7.0 or higher. OR OET: Get a minimum B grade in each band (skill)
02
Stage 2
Preliminary Review
After writing the English language exams, International pharmacy graduates who come under the non-REQR pathway should apply for the initial skill assessment and submit the documents to the Pharmacy Council of Newzealand
To apply for the initial skills assessment, you should have the following:
- A pharmacy degree (e.g., BPharm, MPharm, or PharmD).
- Current registration as a pharmacist in the country where you earned your pharmacy degree.
- Relevant clinical work experience in a pharmacy setting as a registered pharmacist.
- A pass in a Council-approved English language examination.
03
Stage 3
Pass the OPRA exam
After a successful preliminary review, the aspiring pharmacy candidates need to pass the OPRA exam, where the attempts for New Zealand are only 2
04
Stage 4
Enroll in the NZPL course
After successfully passing the OPRA exam, enroll in the NZPL course to understand the legal and ethical responsibilities of pharmacists working in New Zealand and to pass the NZPL course exam.
05
Stage 5
Register as a New Zealand Intern Pharmacist
After passing the 2 exams (OPRA and NZPLexam ), the pharmacist needs to find an internship, register as an intern pharmacist, and work under supervision.
06
Stage 6
Register as an Intern
Register in the Intern Scope of Practice with the Pharmacy Council
07
Stage 7
Enrol in EVOLVE
Register with the EVOLVE Program
08
Stage 8
Confirm Enrolment
Receive the Program Enrolment Confirmation from the pharmacy council.
09
Stage 9
Complete Intern Training
Access to the Intern Training Program via MyLearning
10
Stage 10
Apply for Full Registration
After completing your internship (EVOLVE program) and passing the New Zealand pharmacist OSCE exam, you must apply to the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand for Full Registration as a pharmacist.
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