Across professions
Who Asks for the PEBC Qualifying Exam
Also called PEBC Qualifying Examination – Part I (MCQ), PEBC Qualifying Exam Part 1 (MCQ), PEBC Pharmacist Qualifying Examination (QE) – Part I (MCQ) or PEBC Qualifying Examination for Pharmacists – Part I (MCQ)
Occupations and provinces
| Occupation | Where | What the regulator says |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | British Columbia | Read the quote“This certification is granted by the PEBC to those who successfully complete the PEBC Qualifying Examination – Part I (MCQ) and Part II (OSCE).”pebc.ca/pharmacists/certification-pathway/canadian-graduates |
| Pharmacist | Alberta | Read the quote“Pass Part 1 (MCQ) or Part 2 (OSCE) of the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) Qualifying Exam (results must be from within the past three years).”abpharmacy.ca/regulated-members/registration/pharmacists/initial-re... |
| Pharmacist | Ontario | Read the quote“Follow the steps below to register as a pharmacist in Ontario if you are a graduate from an international pharmacy program who passed both parts of the PEBC Qualifying Exam for Pharmacists on the first attempt.”ocpinfo.com/applicants/register-as-a-pharmacist/international-pharm... |
| Pharmacist | Nova Scotia | Read the quote“Successfully complete the PEBC Pharmacist Qualifying Examination (QE) – Part I (MCQ) and Part II (OSCE).”nspharmacy.ca/pharmacist |
| Pharmacist | Prince Edward Island | Read the quote“This certification is granted by the PEBC to those who successfully complete the PEBC Qualifying Examination – Part I (MCQ) and Part II (OSCE).”pebc.ca/pharmacists/certification-pathway/canadian-graduates |
| Pharmacist | Newfoundland and Labrador | Read the quote“Must have successfully completed both Parts I and II of the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) Qualifying Examination for Pharmacists.”cpnl.ca/registration/initial-registration/pharmacist/pharmacist-cca... |
| Pharmacy technician | Alberta | Read the quote“Complete the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) Qualifying Exam Part 1 (MCQ).”abpharmacy.ca/regulated-members/registration/pharmacy-technicians/i... |
| Pharmacy technician | Manitoba | Read the quote“Qualifying Examination - Part I (MCQ) $585 (2027 fee)”pebc.ca/general-informations/examination-dates-and-fees |
| Pharmacy technician | Ontario | Read the quote“Graduates from these programs must complete the PEBC process to become eligible to take the PEBC Qualifying Examination.”ocpinfo.com/applicants/registration-requirements/education |
Tools and tables
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