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PEBC — Document Evaluation
Document Evaluation is the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada’s credential review for pharmacists educated outside Canada (and some Canadian graduates of non-accredited programs, depending on PEBC rules). A successful evaluation is required before you can apply for the Qualifying Examination Part I. It is not a licence and it is not the MCQ or OSCE.
Pathway Snapshot
Create a PEBC profile, submit your document evaluation application with transcripts and identification sent by the required method, wait for PEBC’s comparability decision, then apply for Qualifying Exam Part I when eligible.
Complete Journey: Pharmacy degree → PEBC profile → Document Evaluation → Qualifying Exam Part I (MCQ) → Qualifying Exam Part II (OSCE) → Provincial college registration.
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Eligibility
PEBC publishes who must complete Document Evaluation. International pharmacy graduates almost always do. Graduates of CCAPP-accredited Canadian programs typically enter the Qualifying Exams through a different enrolment path — follow the current PEBC candidate guide for your category.
Name, date of birth, and degree title must match your passport and academic records. Discrepancies delay the file.
How to Apply
Apply through the PEBC online portal. You will pay the Document Evaluation fee and generate document request forms for your university and, where required, licensing authority.
PEBC states whether documents must arrive directly from the institution. Applicant-held photocopies are often not accepted as primary evidence.
Documents & Verification
Typical files include the professional pharmacy degree, transcripts for all pharmacy years, identification, and sometimes proof of internship or licensure in your home country. PEBC may request translations by an approved translator.
Evaluation timelines depend on overseas institutions. Track your portal status and respond quickly to deficiency notices.
After Evaluation
If PEBC accepts your credentials, you become eligible to apply for Qualifying Examination Part I within the rules in force at that time. An unsuccessful or incomplete evaluation must be resolved before you can book Part I.
Provincial regulators may still require language testing, jurisprudence, and structured practical training after PEBC exams. Document Evaluation does not replace those steps.
Fees
All figures are approximate and based on 2026 public information. Always confirm exact fees on the official portals before payment.
| Item | Approx. Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
PEBC Document Evaluation |
Confirm on pebc.ca | Non-refundable in most cases; see PEBC fee schedule |
Official transcripts / courier |
Set by your university | Often the slowest cost to predict |
Translation |
If documents are not in English or French | Use a translator PEBC will accept |