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PEBC Exam Preparation Course Become a Pharmacist in Canada

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PEBC Exam Coaching for International Pharmacists – Your Path to Canada Starts Here. Are you a BPharm or PharmD graduate planning to move to Canada as a licensed pharmacist? Our PEBC Exam Preparation Course is designed exclusively for foreign-trained pharmacists who want to pass the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) exams on their first attempt and build a rewarding career in Canada.

At Academically, we understand the challenges international pharmacy graduates face — because we've been there too. That’s why we’ve created a practical, supportive and proven program trusted by thousands of students from India, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and beyond. 

07 Jul 2025 Batch Starts On
4 months Course Duration

Live interactive classes taught by qualified PEBC-cleared faculty

AI-based mock tests that reflect real exam patterns and focus on high-yield topics

Handouts and study materials curated for Canadian pharmacy standards

24/7 expert support via a dedicated study group to clear doubts anytime

Personalised guidance at every step – from study planning to exam strategy

Why Become a Pharmacist in Canada?

₹64 Lakh

Annual salary of registered pharmacists in Canada

16,000+

Current openings for the role of registered pharmacist

4%

Rise in the salary of registered pharmacist every year

500,000

Visas for skilled workers in Canada

About The Course

1

The Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) exam is a comprehensive assessment conducted by The Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada for pharmacists seeking registration to practise in Canada.

2

PEBC Pharmacy Exam Miles course covers crucial content, offering guidance and resources to boost success in the PEBC exam.

3

Secure lifetime membership to our private chat group, led by experienced pharmacists. Access free webinars on CV writing and mastering job-securing techniques.

4

By clearing this exam, international pharmacists can become and practise as registered pharmacists in Canada.

Who Is The Course For?

Foreign-trained pharmacists who want to practise, migrate, and settle in Canada.

Pharmacists taking the PEBC exam for the first time.

Those who want to take the examination with complete preparation.

What's More That
Comes With Our Course?

1-On-1 Q&A Sessions

We provide online one-on-one counselling and Q&A sessions to ensure online learning is beneficial for the aspirants. Our mentors help aspirants clear their doubts and queries and get all the answers they need.

Live+Recorded Sessions

Missed a live lecture? Don’t worry. You can always find a recorded lecture on our platform and revisit it as many times as you want during the course duration.

Extended Course Access

Getting the course once will help you prepare for not one but multiple attempts. You get access to all the resources for more than a year, to ensure proper revision.

Community Building

We help you get in touch with a community of experts, which includes mentors, registered practitioners, previous alumni and those who have successfully cleared the exams. This adds value to your preparation and get all the guidance and motivation you need.

Explore The Full Curriculum

MODULE 1

  • Strategies to approach the exam

  • Exam pattern

  • Basics of the exam syllabus

MODULE 2

  • Inflammatory bowel disease

  • Liver diseases

  • Peptic ulcer diseases

  • GERD

  • Diseases and their medications

  • Drugs affecting GI motility

MODULE 3

  • Haemostatic disorder

  • Anaemia

  • Coagulation disorders

  • Dysthymias

  • Heart failure

  • Hypertension

  • Myocardial infarction

  • IHD

  • Dyslipidaemia

  • Diseases and their medications

  • CVS introduction

MODULE 4

  • Tendonitis and sports injuries

  • Postoperative pain

  • Multiple sclerosis

  • Chronic pain

  • Rheumatoid arthritis

  • Osteoporosis

  • Diseases and their medications

  • Introduction to musculoskeletal

MODULE 5

  • Smoking cessation

  • Croup

  • COPD

  • Asthma

  • Diseases and their medications

  • Introduction

MODULE 6

  • Intrauterine devices (IUDs)

  • Emergency pills

  • Birth control

  • Hormonal cycles

  • Diseases and their medications

  • Introduction

MODULE 7

  • Bone disorders

  • Diabetes mellitus

  • Pathophysiology and therapeutics of

  • Anatomy and physiology of endocrine organs

MODULE 8

  • Alzheimer disease

  • Headache

  • Eating disorders

  • Bipolar disease

  • Stroke

  • Schizophrenia

  • Depression

  • Insomnia

  • Seizure

  • Parkinson disease

  • ADHD

  • Pathophysiology and therapeutics of

  • Pharmacology of CNS medications

  • Autonomic pharmacology

  • CNS Receptors

MODULE 9

  • Prescription processing and product preparation

  • Professional pharmacy practice skills

  • Patient care process

MODULE 10

  • Collaborative patient care

  • Medication/patient safety

  • Pharmacoepidemiology

  • Evidence-based medication

  • Drug information

  • Patient counselling

MODULE 11

  • Professional ethics

  • Pharmacy laws

MODULE 12

  • Pharmacogenomics and genotyped prescribing

  • Molecular biology and genomics

MODULE 13

  • Dosage calculations

  • Prescription calculations

MODULE 14

  • PK Calculations

MODULE 15

  • Antimicrobial agents

  • Bacterial diseases

  • Introduction

MODULE 16

  • Viral infection

  • Sunburn

  • Onychomycosis

  • Scabies

  • Impetigo

  • Dry skin

  • Diaper rash

  • Dermatomycosis

  • Cellulitis

  • Burns

  • Contact dermatitis

  • Rosacea

  • Acne

  • Diseases and their medications

  • Introduction

MODULE 17

  • Urinary incontinence

  • Benign prostrate

  • Urinary tract infection

  • Diseases and their medications

  • Introduction

MODULE 18

  • Biostatics

MODULE 19

  • Drug delivery system

  • Introduction

MODULE 20

  • Pharmacoeconomics

  • Canadian healthcare system

  • Pharmacy management

MODULE 21

  • Drug receptors interactions

  • Drug receptors

MODULE 22

  • Final Mock Test

  • Crash Memorisation II

  • Crash Memorisation I

  • Topic Revision II

  • Topic Revision I

Meet The Instructors

Dr. Akram Ahmad

Dr. Akram Ahmad

B.Pharm, PharmD, PhD

12 years of Experience

  • Dr. Akram Ahmad is a clinical pharmacist, research scientist, educator and entrepreneur, known internationally for his work in healthcare education and global career guidance for healthcare professionals.
  • He completed his Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) and Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) in India, and then pursued his Ph.D on full-scholarship from the Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney.
  • Dr. Akram has extensive teaching experience across prestigious institutions in India, Malaysia and Australia.
  • Dr. Akram has published over 110 research papers in reputed, peer-reviewed international journals like The Lancet, The Lancet Global Health, The Lancet Infectious Diseases, PLOS ONE, BMC Public Health, and more.
  • His profile ranks in the top 2% scientists on ResearchGate, and has a H-index of 32, i10-index of 70, and 3000+ citations.
  • He is the Founder and CEO of Academically Global and a global healthcare career guidance coach.
  • Heading Academically Global, he has helped thousands of doctors, pharmacists, dentists, physiotherapists, nurses, optometrists and other healthcare professionals migrate and establish fulfilling careers in countries including Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Ireland, Canada, and the Gulf.
  • Dr. Akram has been able to touch the lives of over 700,000 healthcare professionals from over 77 countries.

He is also the Editor-in-Chief of the 

"Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine."

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Femi Maria Francis

Femi Maria Francis

B.Pharm, M.Pharm, (KAPS and GPAT Qualified)

3 years of Experience

  • Femi Maria Francis is an Indian pharmacist with an extensive academic and professional track record.
  • She has completed her Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) degree from the esteemed Govt. Medical College Kottayam furthered her education with a Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) degree from NIPER-R, where her excellence was acknowledged with the Director's Silver Medal. Later, she completed postgraduate training at CSIR-CDRI, where she had the privilege of collaborating with some of India's foremost scientists.
  • Post that, she worked for 2 years as a senior research associate in Drug Metabolism & Pharmacokinetics (DMPK), after which she went on to serve as an operations specialist in pharmacovigilance, contributing significantly to the safety reporting efforts for the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
  • Currently, she is working as an intern pharmacist in Melbourne, Australia. She has a total experience of 5 years.
  • She has also cleared notable pharmaceutical examinations such as GPAT and KAPS.

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Dr. Ahmad Karamat

Dr. Ahmad Karamat

Doctor of Pharmacy, (KAPS Qualified)

3 years of Experience

  • Ahmad Karamat is a pharmacist from Pakistan.
  • He has completed his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Lahore, Pakistan. 
  • Later, he cleared the KAPS exam and migrated to Australia. 
  • Ahmad Karamat has over 3 years of teaching experience as of now. 
  • Currently, he is working as a community pharmacist in Australia while also helping several students in clearing their KAPS exam through Academically.

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Mohammad Qamar

Mohammad Qamar

B.Pharm, MPhil, (BCPS and KAPS Qualified)

12 years of Experience

  • Mohammad Qamar is a pharmacist and an educationist. 
  • He completed his B.Pharm and M.Phil in clinical pharmacy from USM Malaysia. 
  • He has been educating and guiding global pharmacy students for over 12 years now. 
  • Mohammad has successfully aced the BCPS (USA), MMPS (Malaysia) and KAPS exams. 
  • He is currently working as an intern pharmacist in Victoria, Australia.

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Our Testimonials

prince bansal

Firstly, i am very grateful towards academically team. It has been a month being student of Academically.They focus in the specific, relevant and important content which they are assisting us to Crack KAPS. In this period, i found they are concentrating on Quality rather than Quantity. I am very delightful because of your guidance and support.

Alina Rana

I would like to thank all tutors and teams for providing us necessary resources and guidance to pass the KAPS examination. I was fully dependent on their materials and was worth it. The tutors guidance helped me to pass the exam on my first attempt. I heartily recommend others to join academically if you want to pass KAPS examinations.

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Gourav Jangra

Hello guys, today I am very happy after seeing my result, I am student of academically from july batch, as per my experience all the staff members including the teachers are vey helpful and having a lot of knowledge regarding KAPS examination. Each session is very informative and productive. Academically provide very precise syllabus and made it very easy exam for international health care professionals. I would definitely recommend academically for those aspirants who are looking their way to come in Australia as a Pharmacist. A lot of thanks to academically to help me and provide me guidance, and today many of their students crack the exam.

Sayyadah Fazal

Took the classes for Australian Physiotherapy written assessment (APC) and had a positive experience. Michael sir and Manasi mam we’re very knowledgeable and had an amazing time learning from them. The concepts were made easy and practice exam helped a lot. Big shoutout to Shohini for coordinating everything and helping me through this journey.

Gladys James

I came to know about academically through Instagram. I have being a part of this family since 1 month. I have joined for both PTE and APC classes. Classes are really good. As a working person, i thought it will be difficult for me to attend classes, but the recordings provided by the team is really helping me a lot. I would like to appreciate the team for the both the LMS and discord applications, which is making my exam journey easier.

Dorcas Grace

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Susan Laka

Greetings from Papua New Guinea. At first I didn’t know where to start and how to approach the AMC MCQ exam. Since June 2023 when I started this sessions on AMC preparation the story is different now. The Two lecturers Namely, Dr Swapnil and Dr Udara are exceptionally committed and deliver well. The team is always available to answer to us anytime. They provide great support. I have not done the skill assessment yet, hoping to get that done this week and hopefully I will sit for the exam in November 2023.

Rahul Rajput

The session was informative and worthy. I got to know more career options about the field which currently I'm pursuing. Working internationally, career options overseas, information about pharm. D and MD, etc are the things which is new for me and actually very informative. Interacting with the guest was really helpful and had influenced me positively.

Dharani Rajendran

I recently passed the KAPS exam, and I owe a huge thanks to Academically. Their support and guidance helped me throughout my preparation. The teachers were exceptionally kind and explained complex concepts in a way that made them easy to understand. I wholeheartedly recommend Academically to any aspiring individuals preparing for the KAPS exam in the upcoming years. Their excellent support, knowledgeable faculty, and effective teaching methods are the perfect choice for exam preparation.

Athira Raju

Academically is a great platform to achieve our dream. I recently joined but the classes they providing is very informative and understandable and they always ready to help and clarify our doubts regarding our KAPS preparation. Thank you so much to team Academically for your valuable support.

Md Imteyaz Ahmad

Academically is an organisation which able to qualify the Australian KAPS exam. I have good experience with academically. It's provides all necessary knowledge and stuffs for the KAPS.

Success Stories

If I hadn't gotten the right guidance and coaching as I got from Academically, it could have been still very difficult for me. I relied more on recorded lectures, the lectures were very informative to the point, concise and precise. Whenever I asked doubts it was cleared immediately. I have been very lucky to get coaching from Academically.

Deepak Kumar

Canada, KAPS Qualified July 2023

I just followed Academically blindly, the notes, mock exams, and everything. Academically has segregated the course well so that it becomes easy for you. I highly recommend the strategy by Academically to pass the exam.

Rajshekhar Reddy

KAPS Passed July 2023

My heartfelt thanks to Academically for making me pass the KAPS Exam. The lecturers are perfect and you will get guidance according to Australian terms. In my KAPS Exam, 90% questions were from the Academically’s mock test. I would definitely recommend Academically for those who want to migrate to Australia as a pharmacist.

Rajendra Airee

Intern Pharmacist at Chemist Warehouse, Melbourne, Australia

Whatever MCQs that Academically provided, covered more than 90% of the exam questions, that helped me a lot and basically made clearing the exam a lot easier.

Umashankar

DHA Pharmacist at VIVA Pharmacy, UAE

If you write the exam, you can pass the exam. With the right guidance and support of Academically, I got the opportunity to work as a pharmacist intern in Australia. I got the visa in just 1 month and I have also got a great contract for 3 years.

Ahmad

Intern Pharmacist, Rushworth Victoria, Australia

I am a recent MBBS graduate. It was through Academically’s platform and with the guidance of Academically’s counsellors that I came to know about the AMC exam. I found the course so fascinating, and as a result, I enrolled on Academically’s course, and with only four months of preparation, I was able to clear the AMC exam! Thanks to Academically, I achieved a triumph on my first attempt!

Dr. Ragasri Meghana Dasari

AMC-Qualified Academically Alumni

Since childhood, I had a dream of settling overseas, and when I came to know about the AMC exam for doctors, I found that Academically’s name was all over the internet. I got the best counselling and support from Academically’s experts, and within a few months, I was able to clear the AMC exam to realise my dream of overseas migration.

Dr. Sajana Varghese

AMC-Qualified Academically Alumni

On joining Academically’s APC Preparation Course, I found that the remote and recorded sessions were highly beneficial since the time difference was huge. The course helped me study from global experts but at my own pace and time. The support and motivation provided by the instructors played a major role in my success. I thank Academically for providing the necessary resources and structure that helped me navigate the APC exam successfully.

Howard Rice

APC Qualified Physiotherapist

I focused on Academically’s resources, such as live lectures and mock tests, and I am thankful to the faculty and Academically team for helping me ace the KAPS exam. I was able to revise and ace pharmaceutical calculations thanks to Academically’s mentors, sample papers, and AI-based mocks that helped me understand the concepts.

Zeeshan

KAPS Qualified Student

I highly recommend Academically as the perfect partner for all healthcare professionals trying to clear the KAPS or any other healthcare registration exam. The resources, the faculty, the guidance sessions, everything played a key role in my success. I thank Dr. Akram and complete Academically team for helping me clear this great pharmacy examination!

Arya

KAPS Qualified Student

I heard about Academically from a friend and I must say, I never imagined that I would be able to clear the Ministry of Health (Sharjah) exam in my very first attempt. But Academically helped me achieve this benchmark. The live and recorded lectures were a game-changer for my preparation and over 70% of the exam was based on the questions Academically offered in the mock tests!

Zainab

MOH Qualified Student

I am delighted to have chosen AMC due to Academically’s guidance, and clearing it was an important milestone in my career advancement journey. Academically’s team was trustworthy, supportive and guided and prepared me for the Australian Medical Council Examination, and I am extremely happy that I came across this amazing platform!

Dr. Sajana Varghese

AMC Qualified Student

The practice questions offered by Academically were everything I needed to prepare for the AMC exam and achieve success! My journey was pretty smooth, thanks to Academically that helped me eliminate procrastination and go for the exam. Besides exam preparation, Academically’s team helped me gain confidence, prepare for this journey and complete all steps easily.

Dr. Anushtha Chandra

AMC Qualified Student

Academically helped me clear the Australian Physiotherapy Council Assessment within 1-2 months of dedicated preparation. The whole Academically team offered me rock-solid support, helping me achieve this amazing milestone! The faculty was extremely supportive and from choosing the right exam to acing it, Academically helped me throughout the process.

Dr. Zomia Riaz

APC Assessment Qualified Student

About The PEBC Examination

What is the PEBC Exam?

The PEBC Exam, conducted by the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC), is a national certification process that evaluates the qualifications of international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) who wish to become licensed pharmacists in Canada. This certification ensures that your pharmacy education and professional knowledge align with Canadian standards of practice.

The PEBC certification process includes two key stages:

PEBC Evaluating Examination (EE)This is the first mandatory step for pharmacy graduates from outside Canada. The EE tests foundational knowledge in biomedical, pharmaceutical, and clinical sciences. It is a computer-based exam consisting of 140 multiple-choice questions, conducted via Prometric test centres worldwide and even available for remote proctoring.

PEBC Qualifying Examination (QE)After clearing the EE, candidates are eligible to appear for the QE, which is divided into two parts:

Part I (MCQ): A computer-based test assessing pharmaceutical knowledge, problem-solving, and clinical decision-making.

Part II (OSCE): An Objective Structured Clinical Examination conducted in-person in Canada. It evaluates practical skills, communication, and real-world pharmacy competencies through simulated patient interactions.

Why is the PEBC Exam Important?
Successfully passing the PEBC exams is essential for licensure as a pharmacist in Canada, regardless of the province you intend to work in. Whether you're from India, the Philippines, Nigeria, or the Middle East, PEBC certification opens doors to a high-paying, stable, and respected pharmacy career in Canada.

With thousands of pharmacists taking this route each year, the PEBC exam is your first and most important step toward living, working, and settling in Canada as a qualified pharmacist.

PEBC Exam Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to write the PEBC Exam, a pharmacist must have the following:

  • Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, including provisional degrees.
  • BPharm/PharmD transcripts or consolidated mark sheets.
  • Active registration with the state pharmacy council in your home country as a practising pharmacist.
  • Valid passport.
  • Although not mandatory, any relevant working experience can be included.

 

Number of Attempts Allowed in PEBC:

  • Evaluating Exam (EE):
    You are allowed up to 3 attempts.
    After failing 3 times, you must submit an appeal and may be required to take additional coursework or training before reapplying.
  • Qualifying Exam Part I (MCQ) & Part II (OSCE):
    You also get 3 attempts for each part.
    After 3 failures, you must submit a formal request for a fourth attempt, which is granted only in exceptional circumstances.

 

⚠️ Important: PEBC has strict rules. A candidate must demonstrate significant efforts (like further study, remedial training, etc.) to be considered for a 4th attempt.

Procedure for PEBC

Document Evaluation for PEBC: 
 

Step 1: National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) registration on Pharmacy Gateway Canada website 

This will give NAPRA ID which will be helpful in further steps.

NAPRA ID Fees: $340 to $375 
 

Step 2: PEBC document evaluation form

Create an account create on my portal of PEBC 

  • Portal application steps:
  1. Profile: Profile step, educational declaration, licensing information, declaration and terms and conditions and permission for representative (if required)
  2. Payment: Pay the document evaluation fees $715 + taxes
  3. Document Evaluation Application: This step requires sending all the below mentioned documents to PEBC via courier by the candidate. Application - paper version (also known as PEBC form), Identification verification, Education verification, Licensing Verification and PEBC review. 

    Documents required: 

  • This requires transcript directly to be mailed or couriered by the University
  • Good standing certificate from State Council if candidate is registered pharmacist in home country.
  • Document list to be notarized/ true copy and couriered by candidate includes:
    - Birth certificate
    •  School leaving
    • Passport 
    • Degree certificate
    • PEBC form (Red Seal Notary)
    • Marriage certificate (If married)
    • Name change affidavit with supportive documents (Aadhar card, election card for Indian citizens)
    • Declaration of not having pharmacy license in home country

 The document evaluation certificate usually takes 6 weeks.
 

Step 3 The Pharmacy Evaluating Examination (EE) is the first step in the licensure process for international pharmacy graduates who wish to practise as licensed pharmacists in Canada.

It is designed to evaluate whether the education and knowledge of foreign-trained pharmacists are comparable to Canadian pharmacy standards.                                     

The PEBC evaluation exam takes place 4 times a year January, March, July, October
 

The evaluating exam includes areas such as: Pharmaceutical sciences (25%), Pharmacy Practice (55%) and Behavioural, Social and Administrative Sciences (20%).

  • Passing criteria is to get at least 60% out of 140 questions. 

     

Updated PEBC EE Exam Format 

  • Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
  • Number of Questions: 140 multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
  • Duration: 3 hours and 15 minutes (3.25 hours)
  • Question Type: Single best answer, MCQs only
  • Conducted by: PEBC via Prometric testing platform

 

Passing Marks for PEBC EE

  • You must achieve at least 60% to pass the EE
  • That typically means scoring 84 out of 140 questions correctly
  • No negative marking is applied

 

✅ Number of Attempts Allowed in PEBC:

  • Evaluating Exam (EE):
    You are allowed up to 3 attempts.
    After failing 3 times, you must submit an appeal and may be required to take additional coursework or training before reapplying.
  • Qualifying Exam Part I (MCQ) & Part II (OSCE):
    You also get 3 attempts for each part.
    After 3 failures, you must submit a formal request for a fourth attempt, which is granted only in exceptional circumstances.

 

⚠️ Important: PEBC has strict rules. A candidate must demonstrate significant efforts (like further study, remedial training, etc.) to be considered for a 4th attempt.


 

Exam Format

PEBC Evaluating Examination (EE) – Exam Format
The Pharmacy Evaluating Examination (PEBC EE) is a mandatory first step for international pharmacy graduates who want to become licensed pharmacists in Canada. The exam is designed to assess whether your pharmacy knowledge is equivalent to Canadian standards.

Updated PEBC EE Exam Format
Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Number of Questions: 140 multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
Duration: 3 hours and 15 minutes (3.25 hours)
Question Type: Single best answer, MCQs only
Conducted by: PEBC via Prometric testing platform

Passing Marks for PEBC EE
-You must achieve at least 60% to pass the EE
-That typically means scoring 84 out of 140 questions correctly
-No negative marking is applied

Testing Centres

PEBC Exam Testing Centres & Options for Indian and International Candidates

If you're an international pharmacy graduate preparing for the PEBC (Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada) exams, you’ll be pleased to know there are multiple flexible exam-taking options, including in-centre and remote (at-home) testing.

✅ PEBC Exam Centres in India (via Prometric):

PEBC has partnered with Prometric to offer supervised test centres in 7 major Indian cities:

  • 📍 Ahmedabad
  • 📍 Bangalore
  • 📍 Chennai
  • 📍 Gurgaon (Delhi NCR)
  • 📍 Hyderabad
  • 📍 Kolkata
  • 📍 Mumbai

These centres host the PEBC Evaluating Exam (EE) and Qualifying Exam Part I (MCQ) under secure conditions.

 

PEBC Exam from Home – Remote Proctored Option

PEBC now offers a remote proctoring option for select exams such as the Evaluating Exam (EE), allowing candidates to write the exam from home using a secure online platform. This is ideal for candidates in regions without nearby test centres.

PEBC Exams Outside India

Besides India, PEBC exams are also conducted in multiple countries worldwide, including:

  • 🇨🇦 Canada
  • 🇦🇺 Australia
  • 🇬🇧 UK
  • 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
  • 🇦🇪 UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi)
  • 🇸🇬 Singapore
  • 🇲🇾 Malaysia
  • 🇶🇦 Qatar

Wherever you are, PEBC makes it easier to access their exams, so you can focus on your pharmacy career in Canada.


 

Frequently Asked Questions

The PEBC (Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada) exam is a mandatory licensure process for internationally educated pharmacists who want to practise as licensed pharmacists in Canada.

Pharmacists holding a BPharm, MPharm, or PharmD degree from a recognised foreign university can apply. Their degree must be evaluated and approved by PEBC through document evaluation.

There are four major steps:

  • Document Evaluation
  • Evaluating Exam (EE)
  • Qualifying Exam Part I (MCQ)
  • Qualifying Exam Part II (OSCE)

Yes, the PEBC exam is challenging due to its clinical focus and Canadian pharmacy standards. However, with the right preparation and coaching, many foreign-trained pharmacists clear it on their first attempt. Academically’s PEBC online coaching

The process may take 12 to 24 months, depending on the candidate's preparation, visa status, and success in each step.

Typically, you need around 60-70% to pass, but it depends on the overall candidate pool and exam difficulty.

You can join Academically’s PEBC Exam Preparation Course, which includes live sessions, mock tests, high-yield content, and 24/7 expert support.

The total cost (including document evaluation, EE, QE Part I & II) is approximately CAD 2,000–3,000, excluding travel, coaching, and accommodation if required.

Yes. After passing the PEBC exams, you must complete a structured practical training/internship under the provincial regulatory authority (e.g., Ontario College of Pharmacists).

Yes, the Evaluating Exam can be taken from select overseas centres, but the Qualifying Exams (MCQ & OSCE) are usually conducted in Canada.

Upon submission of the necessary documentation, the PEBC will require approximately 8 weeks to finalize the document evaluation process.

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