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PEBC Exam Preparation Course Become a Pharmacist in Canada

Clear the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) Exam on your first attempt through our specialised online course tailored for pharmacists aspiring to make a career in Canada.

30 Sep 2024 Batch Starts On
4 months Course Duration
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10 weeks of intensive sessions.

100 hours of live online training.

One-on-one feedback sessions with the trainer

Study handouts, mock tests, and final PEBC exam grand tests

Exclusive tips on approaching the PEBC exam

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

INTRODUCTION to PEBC Evaluating Examination Miles

  • Strategies to approach the exam

  • Exam pattern

  • Basics of the exam syllabus

GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT

  • Inflammatory bowel disease

  • Liver diseases

  • Peptic ulcer diseases

  • GERD

  • Diseases and their medications

  • Drugs affecting GI motility

CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

  • Haemostatic disorder

  • Anaemia

  • Coagulation disorders

  • Dysthymias

  • Heart failure

  • Hypertension

  • Myocardial infarction

  • IHD

  • Dyslipidaemia

  • Diseases and their medications

  • CVS introduction

MUSCULOSKELETAL

  • Tendonitis and sports injuries

  • Postoperative pain

  • Multiple sclerosis

  • Chronic pain

  • Rheumatoid arthritis

  • Osteoporosis

  • Diseases and their medications

  • Introduction to musculoskeletal

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

  • Smoking cessation

  • Croup

  • COPD

  • Asthma

  • Diseases and their medications

  • Introduction

REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

  • Intrauterine devices (IUDs)

  • Emergency pills

  • Birth control

  • Hormonal cycles

  • Diseases and their medications

  • Introduction

ENDOCRINOLOGY

  • Bone disorders

  • Diabetes mellitus

  • Pathophysiology and therapeutics of

  • Anatomy and physiology of endocrine organs

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

  • 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

BASICS PHARMACY PRACTICE I

  • Prescription processing and product preparation

  • Professional pharmacy practice skills

  • Patient care process

ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE II

  • Collaborative patient care

  • Medication/patient safety

  • Pharmacoepidemiology

  • Evidence-based medication

  • Drug information

  • Patient counselling

ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE III

  • Professional ethics

  • Pharmacy laws

PHARMACOGENOIMICS

  • Pharmacogenomics and genotyped prescribing

  • Molecular biology and genomics

PHARMACEUTICAL CALCULATIONS & POSOLOGY

  • Dosage calculations

  • Prescription calculations

PK CALCULATIONS

  • PK Calculations

ANTIMICROBIALS

  • Antimicrobial agents

  • Bacterial diseases

  • Introduction

DERMATOLOGY

  • Viral infection

  • Sunburn

  • Onychomycosis

  • Scabies

  • Impetigo

  • Dry skin

  • Diaper rash

  • Dermatomycosis

  • Cellulitis

  • Burns

  • Contact dermatitis

  • Rosacea

  • Acne

  • Diseases and their medications

  • Introduction

URINARY TRACT RELATED DISEASES (4 HRS)

  • Urinary incontinence

  • Benign prostrate

  • Urinary tract infection

  • Diseases and their medications

  • Introduction

BIOSTATISTICS

  • Biostatics

PHARMACEUTICS

  • Drug delivery system

  • Introduction

BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE

  • Pharmacoeconomics

  • Canadian healthcare system

  • Pharmacy management

MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY

  • Drug receptors interactions

  • Drug receptors

Revision Course

  • Final Mock Test

  • Crash Memorisation II

  • Crash Memorisation I

  • Topic Revision II

  • Topic Revision I

Meet The Instructors

Dr. Akram Ahmad

B.Pharm, PharmD, PhD
11 years of Experience
  • Dr Akram Ahmad is a pharmacist, researcher and educator who has taught in several universities across India, Malaysia and Australia.
  • He completed his B.Pharm and PharmD from India , post which he went on to complete his PhD from the University of Sydney.
  • Dr Akram is a renowned researcher and his research profile is amongst the top 5% at Research Gate.
  • He is the founder and CEO of Academically and a well-known career coach.
  • He possesses a vast experience of over 11 years of teaching and research, and currently, he helps pharmacists and other healthcare professionals migrate to Australia and other countries and get better jobs.
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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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Nancy Villoth Philip

B.Pharm, M.Pharm, (KAPS and GPAT Qualified)
5 years of Experience
  • Nancy Villoth Philip is a seasoned pharmacist hailing from Kerela, India. 
  • She received her Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from Mar Dioscorus College of Pharmacy, Trivandrum, Kerala University. Later, she pursued my Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology from JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty, JSS University.
  • She has also qualified the KAPS and the GPAT exams. 
  • She is employed as an intern pharmacist in Victoria, Australia, after her successful KAPS attempt. 
  • Nancy has five years of teaching experience and currently, she is helping global pharmacists prepare for and clear the KAPS exam. 
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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

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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Saad Choudhry

Well it's a wonderful institution that will help you in getting the basic concepts revised of all the important subjects required in KAPS exam. The faculty is very awesome, the technical staff is really cooperative, the website/mock tests are designed same as that appear in the actual exam, the recalls are there, practically all the requirements fo...

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 ve...

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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 t...

Dorcas Grace

Good guidance.. for how to approach the AMC (Australian Medical Council) exam and comprehensive review.

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....

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 positiv...

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 t...

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

About The PEBC

What is the PEBC

The Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) exam is a series of competency-based assessments for internationally trained pharmacists who wish to work in Canada. The purpose of the exam is to ensure that internationally qualified pharmacists have the necessary knowledge to practise safely and effectively within the Canadian healthcare system. Once you clear this exam you can apply for a job, earn well, and get a PR Visa.

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.
Procedure for PEBC

1.  Document Evaluation

The initial phase involves an assessment of your educational and professional credentials. Successfully passing this evaluation is a prerequisite to move on to the next phase, which is the Pharmacist Evaluating Examination (PEE).

2.  The Pharmacist Evaluating Examination

Upon meeting the requirements of the document evaluation, you'll proceed to the Pharmacist Evaluating Examination. It serves as a pivotal step for internationally-educated pharmacists seeking licensure in Canada. 

Passing this exam is essential to qualify for the subsequent phase, which is the Pharmacist Qualifying Examination - Parts I (MCQ) and II (OSCE).

3.  The Pharmacists Qualifying Examination

The final stage of your journey towards PEBC certification is the Pharmacist Qualifying Examination. Successful completion of both Part I (MCQ) and Part II (OSCE) of this examination signifies that you are now certified and officially registered with PEBC.

Exam Format

The Pharmacist Evaluating Examination is a streamlined, single-day computer-based assessment. The exam happens within a condensed timeframe of 4.25 hours, offering candidates a focused and efficient examination experience. Candidates must score at least 60% of the total possible score (200), to successfully pass the examination.

Testing Centres

Testing Centres in India PEBC has collaborated with Prometric to establish supervised testing centres for the administration of their exams. There are 7 test centres in India, which include: Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the test for pharmacy in Canada?

The test for pharmacy in Canada typically refers to the series of exams administered by the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC).

Who is eligible for PEBC?

Pharmacists who have completed their Bachelor’s degree or Doctorate can apply for the PEBC Exam.

Can I attend the PEBC exam from India?

Yes, you can appear for the PEBC Exam from the test centres in India. There are a total of 7 exam centres for PEBC in India.

Which country is the PEBC exam for?

The Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) exams are primarily intended for individuals who wish to become licensed pharmacists in Canada.

Is an Indian pharmacist license valid in Canada?

An Indian pharmacist license is not automatically valid in Canada. If you're an Indian pharmacist and you wish to practise pharmacy in Canada, you would generally need to go through a process to have your credentials recognized and to obtain the necessary Canadian pharmacist license i.e. The Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC).

Can I work in Canada without PEBC?

In general, it is quite challenging to work as a licensed pharmacist in Canada without completing the required assessments and obtaining the necessary licensure through the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC).

What is the total cost of the PEBC exam in Canada?

PEBC Evaluating Exam: $880, approximately INR 74000, PEBC Qualifying Exam (Part-I) (MCQ): $825, approximately INR 68000, PEBC Qualifying Exam (Part-II) (OSCE): $1855, approximately INR 1,53,000. In total, it will take approximately 2.5 lakhs.

Is Canada the best for pharmacists?

Pharmacists are acknowledged by the Government of Canada as a sought-after occupation, holding in-demand status and presenting opportunities in each province.

How many attempts are there in the PEBC exam?

Candidates have the opportunity to undertake the Pharmacist Evaluating Examination up to four times.

Can pharmacists get PR in Canada?

Yes, pharmacists have the opportunity to apply for permanent residency (PR) in Canada through various immigration pathways. Canada offers several immigration programs that allow skilled professionals, including pharmacists, to apply for PR and settle in the country.

How long does it take to process PEBC?

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