Canada · Licensing & Skills

Pharmacy licensing

The Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) evaluates and certifies internationally educated pharmacists seeking licensure with provincial colleges of pharmacists.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Foreign-trained pharmacists seeking Canadian professional licensure.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Graduation from a recognized pharmacy degree comparable to a Canadian bachelor or PharmD
  • Document evaluation approval by PEBC
  • Passing the PEBC Pharmacist Evaluating Examination
  • Passing the PEBC Pharmacist Qualifying Examination (Part I MCQ and Part II OSCE)
Process

How the process works

  1. Submit document evaluation to PEBC
  2. Pass Evaluating Exam
  3. Pass Qualifying Exams (Part I and Part II)
  4. Complete provincial structured practical training / internship
  5. Obtain provincial pharmacy license
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Pharmacy degree diploma, detailed transcripts, syllabus, registration certificates, PEBC results
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Certification through PEBC is the mandatory first step for all provincial licensing bodies (except Quebec).

Official source: Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC). Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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