The PEBC Pathway for International Pharmacy Graduates, Step by Step
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As at 12 Oct 2026, an internationally educated pharmacist reaches a Canadian licence in five steps: PEBC Document Evaluation, the Pharmacist Evaluating Examination, Qualifying Examination Part I (MCQ), Part II (OSCE), then licensure with a provincial pharmacy regulator (pebc.ca, international graduates pathway).
Step by step
| Step | What it is | PEBC fee (2026/2027) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Document Evaluation | PEBC checks your degree and identity documents | C$715 |
| 2. Pharmacist Evaluating Examination | Must be passed before the Qualifying Examination | See pebc.ca |
| 3. Qualifying Examination Part I (MCQ) | 200 questions in 260 minutes | C$870 (2027 fee) |
| 4. Qualifying Examination Part II (OSCE) | Practice-based stations | C$1,950 (2027 fee) |
| 5. Provincial licensure | Your province's pharmacy regulator sets its own further requirements | Set by the province |
Provincial requirements
PEBC certification is not a licence. Each province's pharmacy regulatory authority decides what else you need before you can practise, and the requirements differ by province. Check your regulator's site early, because some steps take months.
Bridging programs
PEBC names bridging programs for international graduates: the University of Toronto International Pharmacy Graduate (IPG) program, the UBC CP3 program, the University of Alberta CCPP program.
Where Part I fits
Part I is where most international graduates are held up: 35.6% passed on the first attempt in May 2024 to May 2026. See PEBC pass rates, Evaluating vs Qualifying Exam and PEBC exam fees.
Sources
- PEBC, International pharmacy graduates pathway, pebc.ca (checked 12 Oct 2026)
- 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
What are the steps to become a pharmacist in Canada as an international graduate?
PEBC Document Evaluation, the Pharmacist Evaluating Examination, Qualifying Examination Part I (MCQ) and Part II (OSCE), then licensure with your provincial regulator.
Is PEBC certification a licence?
No. Licences are issued by each province's pharmacy regulatory authority, which sets its own further requirements.
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