Format, blueprint, scoring, fees, dates and pass rates, each from PEBC's own pages and dated. Below them, how our 665 practice questions map to the blueprint.
| Questions | 200 per candidate: 150 scored + 50 unscored pretest |
|---|---|
| Sections | One |
| Testing time | 260 minutes (sitting 4 hours 30 minutes) |
| Item type | Single best answer, four options (a to d); standalone and case-based items |
| Form assembly | Linear-on-the-fly testing: a unique form per candidate, built to the blueprint |
| Style | Negative words (NOT, EXCEPT) in bold capitals; SI units; generic names |
| Delivery | Computer-based at Prometric test centres or by remote proctoring |
| Aids | Closed book; only the on-screen calculator and the formula sheet provided; dry-erase board at centres |
Sources: pebc.ca FAQ (linear-on-the-fly testing), Part I (MCQ) page, Examination Design and Style, sample questions PDF (Sept 2026). Checked 12 Oct 2026. See the format guide.
| Competency area | Weight | Of 150 scored | Our 200-question mock |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A Clinical Care | 50% | about 75 | 100 |
| 1B Distribution | 20% | about 30 | 40 |
| 2 Knowledge & Expertise | 11% | about 17 | 22 |
| 3 Communication & Collaboration | 4% | about 6 | 8 |
| 4 Leadership & Stewardship | 3% | about 5 | 6 |
| 5 Professionalism | 12% | about 18 | 24 |
Source: PEBC Pharmacist Qualifying Examination Blueprint, Ver. 03-2026 (as of May 2026), based on the 2024 NAPRA Professional Competencies. Weights are approximate; question counts are our estimates. Checked 12 Oct 2026.
| Standard | Criterion-referenced, with equating across forms |
|---|---|
| Result | Pass or fail only; no score is reported |
| Feedback | Unsuccessful candidates receive feedback by competency area, about 8 weeks after results |
| Results posted | Within about 6 weeks |
| Attempts | 4 per part (a 4th attempt requires documented remediation); lifetime cap 8 |
| Pass mark | Not published by PEBC |
Source: PEBC, Examination Scoring and Results. Checked 12 Oct 2026. PEBC does not publish a pass mark; its standard is criterion-referenced and equated. 65% is PEBC Prep's practice benchmark, not PEBC's.
| Qualifying Examination Part I (MCQ) | C$870 (2027 fee) |
|---|---|
| Qualifying Examination Part II (OSCE) | C$1,950 (2027 fee) |
| Document Evaluation | C$715 |
| Part I rescoring | C$100 |
| Part I rescheduling or cancellation (paid to Prometric) | C$60 + HST |
Source: PEBC, Examination Dates and Fees (2026/2027 schedule). Checked 12 Oct 2026.
| Part I sitting | Testing days | Application deadline | Results | OSCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | not yet posted | 30 May 2027 |
Source: PEBC, Examination Dates and Fees (2026/2027 schedule). Checked 12 Oct 2026.
| Group | Candidates | Part I (MCQ) | Part II (OSCE) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian graduates, first attempt (reference group) | 2,468 | 87.2% | 92.5% |
| Canadian graduates, repeat attempt | 379 | 67.3% | 82.6% |
| International graduates, first attempt | 3,182 | 35.6% | 56.6% |
| International graduates, repeat attempt | 2,066 | 47.1% | 69.8% |
Source: PEBC, Examination Scoring and Results. Candidate counts are for Part I. About 1,025candidates passed the May 2026 MCQ, by our count of the IDs on PEBC's public pass list. Checked 12 Oct 2026.
Internationally educated pharmacists complete PEBC Document Evaluation and pass the Pharmacist Evaluating Examination first. PEBC names bridging programs including the University of Toronto International Pharmacy Graduate (IPG) program, the UBC CP3 program, the University of Alberta CCPP program. PEBC publishes sample questions and a 60-question sample exam through Prometric; it does not publish past papers and does not endorse any preparation course. The full pathway
PEBC sets and can change every fact on this page; confirm on pebc.ca before you apply. PEBC Prep is an independent study aid. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to The Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC). 'PEBC' is used only to describe the examination. All questions are original practice material, not past or real exam questions.
1A Clinical Care · 50%
1B Distribution · 20%
2 Knowledge & Expertise · 11%
3 Communication & Collaboration · 4%
4 Leadership & Stewardship · 3%
5 Professionalism · 12%
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