Requirement | Ontario | British Columbia | Alberta |
| Regulatory Body | Ontario College of Pharmacists | College of Pharmacists of British Columbia | Alberta College of Pharmacy |
| Internship Hours | ~600–1000 hours | ~500–1000 hours | ~1000 hours |
| Jurisprudence Exam | Required | Required | Required |
| English Requirement | IELTS/Accepted tests | IELTS/Accepted tests | IELTS/Accepted tests |
| Bridging Program | Sometimes required | Often required | Case-dependent |
| License Timeline | 12–18 months | 12–18 months | 12–24 months |
14 Weeks of Extensive, PEBC-Aligned Curriculum
PEBC MCQ Bank with 1000+ Questions
AI-Driven Mock Tests for PEBC Exam
Live Interactive PEBC exam Classes and Recorded Sessions for pharmacists
Customizable PEBC Study Modes
Successful Pharmacy Alumni Interaction
Individual Feedback Sessions with Pharmacy Experts
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
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Who Is The Course For?
Professionals holding a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from recognized institutions seeking PEBC licensure.
International pharmacists from India, Pakistan, Egypt, and other countries planning to start their careers in Canada.
Pharmacists looking to restart their clinical career in Canada after a professional pause.
Practicing Pharmacists aiming to increase income and access international job markets through PEBC licensing.
First-Time or Repeat PEBC Test Takers
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.
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 Examination
Why Should You Take 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.
Exemption From the PEBC Evaluating Examination (EE)
You are eligible for the direct PEBC MCQ exam, and skipping the EE, if you meet the following:
- Graduated from a program accredited by ACPE (U.S.) or CCAPP (Canada)
- Your graduation year is the same as or later than your college’s accreditation year
- Your college was accredited at the time of graduation
Indian PharmD / BPharm graduates who can skip the EE exam:
Institutions like JSS College of Pharmacy (India) fall under this category.
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. 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.
Procedure For PEBC
Registration Procedure for PEBC Exam
Step 1: NAPRA Registration (Pharmacists’ Gateway Canada)
Register on the Pharmacists’ Gateway Canada website to receive your National (NAPRA) ID. It is required for all further steps.
Fee: CAD $385 (plus taxes) (₹23,000–₹24,000)
Step 2: PEBC Document Evaluation
Create your account on the PEBC My Portal and complete the online application:
Profile information → Educational declaration → Licensing details → Declaration & consent → Payment.
Fee: CAD $715 + taxes (₹43,000–₹45,000)
Submit documents to PEBC (online + courier/direct submission):
Application package:
- Printed PEBC application form (properly witnessed/notarized)
- Certified copy of passport or government ID
- PEBC declarations (as required)
Directly from issuing authorities:
- University transcript (must be sent directly by the university)
- Licensing / Good Standing letter (if registered, sent by licensing authority)
- Statutory declaration if never licensed
Other possible items:
- Certified translations (if documents are not in English/French)
Processing time: 6-8 weeks after PEBC receives all documents.
Step 3: Pharmacy Evaluating Examination (EE)
The first PEBC exam for international pharmacy graduates after successful document evaluation.
Fee: CAD $910 (₹55,000–₹58,000)
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PEBC Exam Format
PEBC 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
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%)
Behavioural, Social and Administrative Sciences (20%).
Passing criteria: At least 60% out of 140 questions.
No negative marking.
PEBC Exam Test Centres
Exam Centers for PEBC Prometric Exam
Test centers are located around the world.
India:
- Hyderabad
- Chennai
- New Delhi
- Mumbai
Global:
- Cairo, Egypt
- Amman, Jordan
- Riyadh and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Manila, Philippines
- Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi in Pakistan
- London, United Kingdom
- Toronto, Canada
- New York, USA
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.
Post-PEBC Internship Guide - How to Find Placements
After clearing PEBC, securing an internship is essential for licensure. Apply to community pharmacies, hospitals, and retail chains, and highlight your PEBC status in your resume.
Use Jobslly to find relevant pharmacist internships and assistant roles with employers familiar with the PEBC pathway.
Many candidates enter through assistant roles and transition into internships internally.
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