PEBC Exam Dates and Application Deadlines 2026-2027
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As at 12 Oct 2026, PEBC's 2026/2027 schedule has three Part I (MCQ) sittings: 2-6 Nov 2026, 10-12, 16-20 and 22-25 Feb 2027 and 12-14, 17-21, 25-29 and 31 May 2027. The application deadline for February 2027 is Thu 19 Nov 2026, 12:00 noon ET; for May 2027 it is Thu 18 Feb 2027, 12:00 noon ET.
Part I (MCQ) sittings, 2026-2027
| Sitting | Testing days | Application deadline | Results | Part II (OSCE) in the same cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 2-6 Nov 2026 | Thu 6 Aug 2026 (closed) | 17 Dec 2026 | 7 Nov 2026 |
| February 2027 | 10-12, 16-20 and 22-25 Feb 2027 | Thu 19 Nov 2026, 12:00 noon ET | within about 6 weeks (date not yet posted) | 21 Feb 2027 |
| May 2027 | 12-14, 17-21, 25-29 and 31 May 2027 | Thu 18 Feb 2027, 12:00 noon ET | within about 6 weeks (date not yet posted) | 30 May 2027 |
The February and May sittings are testing windows of 12 and 14 days; each candidate sits once within the window. The November 2026 deadline has passed.
Planning backwards from a sitting
- Before the deadline: your Document Evaluation and, if you are internationally educated, the Pharmacist Evaluating Examination must be done first. See the PEBC pathway.
- 12 to 16 weeks out: start blueprint-weighted study. Our study plan builds the weeks from your sitting.
- Last 4 weeks: full-length mocks under time, then review every wrong answer.
- After the exam: results are posted within about 6 weeks. See results, retakes and attempt limits.
For fees, see PEBC exam fees. All dates on one page: PEBC exam schedule.
Sources
- PEBC, Examination Dates and Fees (2026/2027 schedule), pebc.ca (checked 12 Oct 2026)
PEBC can change its format, fees and dates. Confirm on pebc.ca before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next PEBC MCQ?
2-6 Nov 2026, then 10-12, 16-20 and 22-25 Feb 2027 and 12-14, 17-21, 25-29 and 31 May 2027 (PEBC 2026/2027 schedule, checked 12 Oct 2026).
What is the deadline for the February 2027 PEBC MCQ?
Thu 19 Nov 2026, 12:00 noon ET.
What is the deadline for the May 2027 PEBC MCQ?
Thu 18 Feb 2027, 12:00 noon ET.
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