The following list, is an excerpt from our Youtube video entitled "Top tips for the day of the GPhC Exam" it gives you essential tips which you need to know about to pass the Pre-registration assessment exam set by the GPhC. We are constantly producing videos for the GPhC Exam so make sure you subscribe to our channel to ensure you have the best chance for the GPhC exam!
10. Be prepared.
The only resource you will need, for the Open Book Exam, is the current BNF (you can access this online via the BNF website), you can also take the additional GPhC standards of conduct etc... However, this is rarely useful, as a reference source, in the exam. Students often think that more is better however, it could be detrimental to ensure that you have every resource just in case a question comes up in the exam. It cannot be guaranteed that direct reference will not be asked but it is highly unlikely, as the ethos of the exam is to ensure whether you can safely practice as a pharmacist and have the inherent knowledge needed to pass the rigorous standards set by the GPhC. Concentrate more on being a safe, effective pharmacist and you won't go wrong.
9. Location.
This may be obvious to some, but make sure you know where you exam is. Many of the exams in London, are held in Liverpool Street, this can often be tricky to get to, so make sure you plan in advance. Remember, to have a backup plan, if your transportation doesn’t go to plan do you have enough cash at hand or in the bank to ensure you can get a cab?
8. Remember your timings.
The GPhC Open Book Exam is about 2 minutes per question, whereas Closed Book is about 1 minute. You may want to dedicate a longer period for the calculations. Some students find it useful to come with a watch so that they can glance at the time, as they go.
7. Check your Open book resources.
In the exam, the invigilators do not always look for external notes (internal notes are fine) but make sure you have not put anything in the BNF which can drop out, as the sometimes do a “shake test”.
6. Get the right spot.
When you go into the exam hall you will be designated a seat, if you don't like the seat, i.e. it is in the sun or next to a noisy neighbour, ask the invigilator to change. Also you will be asked to put your bags at the back of the room, make sure you don't have anything expensive in the bag or you may worry about its safety during the exam, which would be a bit of a waste of time.
5. Input means output.
I mean this from a pharmacological sense, don't go and use modanafil to improve your memory but do ensure you have sufficient caffeine and sugar in your system to ensure you are alert and on the ball. This has been clinically proven to assure alertness.
4. Drug Tariff.
Although this is an not open book resources you need to know key concepts of by heart. If you are unsure about its contents have a look at our drug tariff video in the PharmacyCPA subscriber section.
3. Know your MEP.
Although this is not a recommended resource for the exam, legislation.gov.uk is, the MEP provides a useful, condensed version of what you need to know in respects to medicine schedules and legality. Its good to purchase a copy if you already haven't done so, or you can access a condensed version via our dedicated YouTube channel.
2. Use your experience.
Being an undergraduate you have probably sat over 100 different exams. Use what you have learnt from your previous experience and do what works. It sounds silly, but if you have a lucky trophy which has been with you every step of the way, bring it along, if you fully understand the placebo effect you will know its human nature to believe that certain objects bring "luck" and it actually works as the reinforcement causes your brain to believe you can achieve certain accomplishments...
1. Relax.
It is not as hard as you think. 74% is the GPhC exam pass rate, on average 95% of well prepared students who take the exam, especially if they have prepared through pharmacycpa.com, pass first time.
Thats it! Ideally we would love all pre-registration trainees to join the PharmacyCPA network, however, if cost is prohibitive we always have our free GPhC Exam course which you can get a taste of what our service is all about.
10. Be prepared.
The only resource you will need, for the Open Book Exam, is the current BNF (you can access this online via the BNF website), you can also take the additional GPhC standards of conduct etc... However, this is rarely useful, as a reference source, in the exam. Students often think that more is better however, it could be detrimental to ensure that you have every resource just in case a question comes up in the exam. It cannot be guaranteed that direct reference will not be asked but it is highly unlikely, as the ethos of the exam is to ensure whether you can safely practice as a pharmacist and have the inherent knowledge needed to pass the rigorous standards set by the GPhC. Concentrate more on being a safe, effective pharmacist and you won't go wrong.
9. Location.
This may be obvious to some, but make sure you know where you exam is. Many of the exams in London, are held in Liverpool Street, this can often be tricky to get to, so make sure you plan in advance. Remember, to have a backup plan, if your transportation doesn’t go to plan do you have enough cash at hand or in the bank to ensure you can get a cab?
8. Remember your timings.
The GPhC Open Book Exam is about 2 minutes per question, whereas Closed Book is about 1 minute. You may want to dedicate a longer period for the calculations. Some students find it useful to come with a watch so that they can glance at the time, as they go.
7. Check your Open book resources.
In the exam, the invigilators do not always look for external notes (internal notes are fine) but make sure you have not put anything in the BNF which can drop out, as the sometimes do a “shake test”.
6. Get the right spot.
When you go into the exam hall you will be designated a seat, if you don't like the seat, i.e. it is in the sun or next to a noisy neighbour, ask the invigilator to change. Also you will be asked to put your bags at the back of the room, make sure you don't have anything expensive in the bag or you may worry about its safety during the exam, which would be a bit of a waste of time.
5. Input means output.
I mean this from a pharmacological sense, don't go and use modanafil to improve your memory but do ensure you have sufficient caffeine and sugar in your system to ensure you are alert and on the ball. This has been clinically proven to assure alertness.
Although this is an not open book resources you need to know key concepts of by heart. If you are unsure about its contents have a look at our drug tariff video in the PharmacyCPA subscriber section.
3. Know your MEP.
Although this is not a recommended resource for the exam, legislation.gov.uk is, the MEP provides a useful, condensed version of what you need to know in respects to medicine schedules and legality. Its good to purchase a copy if you already haven't done so, or you can access a condensed version via our dedicated YouTube channel.
2. Use your experience.
Being an undergraduate you have probably sat over 100 different exams. Use what you have learnt from your previous experience and do what works. It sounds silly, but if you have a lucky trophy which has been with you every step of the way, bring it along, if you fully understand the placebo effect you will know its human nature to believe that certain objects bring "luck" and it actually works as the reinforcement causes your brain to believe you can achieve certain accomplishments...
1. Relax.
It is not as hard as you think. 74% is the GPhC exam pass rate, on average 95% of well prepared students who take the exam, especially if they have prepared through pharmacycpa.com, pass first time.
Thats it! Ideally we would love all pre-registration trainees to join the PharmacyCPA network, however, if cost is prohibitive we always have our free GPhC Exam course which you can get a taste of what our service is all about.
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