PEBC Exam- Pharmacy Examination Board Of Canada Evaluating Exam Preparation (PEBC)

The PEBC exam is required for internationally educated pharmacists to become licensed pharmacists in Canada.

International pharmacy graduates who have completed a recognized pharmacy degree outside Canada are eligible.

The process includes Document Evaluation, Evaluating Exam, and Qualifying Exam (Part I – MCQ, Part II – OSCE).

The Evaluating Exam is MCQ-based, while the Qualifying Exam includes a written MCQ test and a practical OSCE.

Most candidates require 6–12 months of focused preparation depending on their background and study schedule.

The Evaluating Examination consists of approximately 140 multiple choice questions under the current revised blueprint.

For the Evaluating Exam, focus on: pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical sciences, behavioural/social/administrative pharmacy sciences, and other core areas outlined by the official PEBC blueprint. For the Qualifying MCQ and OSCE, you should concentrate on clinical therapeutics, patient care, communication skills, ethics, law, and practice based scenarios consistent with entry to practice competencies.

No, PEBC does not use negative marking on its exams; points are only awarded for correct answers.

Candidates are typically allowed three attempts for each PEBC exam; in some cases, PEBC may consider a fourth and final attempt upon approved petition and remediation evidence.

PEBC exams are quite challenging because they test not only a broad range of knowledge but also how well you can apply it in real-life Canadian pharmacy practice. That’s why many candidates spend several months studying hard to feel confident and ready on exam day.

According to PEBC’s official schedule, the fee for the Evaluating Examination is $910. The Qualifying Examination Part I (MCQ) costs $855, and Part II (OSCE) is priced at $1,915. Please note that fees for Document Evaluation and other services are charged separately.

PEBC exams for pharmacists are held multiple times a year, with the Evaluating Exam (EE) offered four times annually (around March, June, October, and potentially a fourth window), while the Qualifying Exam (QE) (Part I MCQ & Part II OSCE) is generally offered in May/June and October/November. Exact dates vary each cycle.

No, Canadian work experience is not required before writing PEBC exams. Eligibility depends on credential evaluation and passing the required examinations. Language proficiency and readiness for Canadian practice expectations are important, but formal Canadian experience is not an exam prerequisite.

In most computer based testing environments, an on screen calculator is provided. Candidates should be familiar with using the exam platform’s calculator. (This reflects standard practice in PEBC CBT exams.)

PEBC computer-based exams (EE and QE Part I) are available in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru (Bangalore), Chennai, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai, and these centers support both the PEBC Evaluating Exam (EE) and Qualifying Exam Part I (MCQ).

The PEBC Evaluating Exam (EE) assesses whether an internationally educated pharmacist’s academic knowledge is equivalent to that of a Canadian pharmacy graduate, while the PEBC Qualifying Exam (QE) evaluates whether the candidate is competent to practice pharmacy in Canada, including both clinical knowledge (Part I – MCQ) and practical skills such as patient counseling and decision-making (Part II – OSCE).