Oman Prometric exam for pharmacists (OMSB OEP)
The OMSB exam for pharmacists is the OEP. It has 100 multiple choice questions in 2 hours 30. The pass mark is 60 percent and the fee is USD 200. Oman exams are now taken through Pearson VUE, not Prometric.
OEP facts
Practice questions on this site are for nurses at the moment. This page gives the exam facts for pharmacists, taken from the regulator's own documents. If you are a nurse, the free 20-question check needs no sign-up, and the nursing exam guide compares the regulators.
Many people search for the Oman Prometric exam. OMSB now says its exams are taken at the OMSB test centre in Muscat and at Pearson VUE centres worldwide. An older Prometric FAQ is out of date.
| Item | Pharmacist (OEP) |
|---|---|
| Questions | 100 MCQs |
| Time | 2 hours 30 |
| Pass mark | 60 percent |
| Fee | USD 200 |
| Delivery | Pearson VUE, and the OMSB test centre in Muscat |
| Results | Emailed within 24 hours |
We did not see the dated OEP booklet itself, so the exam facts are recorded from the OMSB booklet set linked on OMSB's page. Check that page for the current edition.
OEP blueprint
The OMSB booklet gives these weights, each with a margin of plus or minus 5 percent per category.
| Category | Weight |
|---|---|
| Patient-centred care and pharmacotherapeutics | 30 percent |
| Calculations | 15 percent |
| Pharmacy practice | 10 percent |
| Quality and safety | 10 percent |
| Pharmaceutical sciences | 10 percent |
| Ethics | 5 percent |
| Research | 5 percent |
| Public health | 5 percent |
| Communication | 5 percent |
| Management | 5 percent |
Who can sit the OEP
The OMSB booklet lists a bachelor's degree in pharmacy. No booklet states years of experience. The Assistant Pharmacist exam (OEAP) is separate: 100 MCQs, 2 hours 30, pass mark 55 percent, USD 200.
What is not confirmed
The attempt limit, any waiting period, how long a pass stays valid and the exam language are not confirmed in the sources we read. The only attempt rule we found is in the old Prometric FAQ, which is undated and out of date. It listed three attempts a year and fees of USD 175 and USD 195. Do not use those numbers. Ask OMSB before you book.
Other Gulf regulators
DHA uses 60 percent for pharmacists, see the DHA page. Saudi Arabia uses a scaled pass score of 536, see the SPLE page. Qatar also uses 60 percent, see Qatar for other professions. Back to the OMSB hub.
Common questions
What is the OMSB exam for pharmacist?
The Omani Examination for Pharmacists (OEP): 100 MCQs in 2 hours 30.
What is the Oman Prometric exam for pharmacist pass mark?
60 percent, as a percentage.
Is the Oman exam on Prometric?
OMSB now lists Pearson VUE. An older Prometric FAQ is outdated.
How much is the OMSB exam for pharmacist?
USD 200 in the OMSB booklet.
How many attempts do I get in Oman?
Not confirmed in the sources we read.
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