Pharmacists

Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada Evaluating Exam

Study Group Description:

‍Update as of August 12, 2026 – Please Read

The Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) has announced significant changes to the certification pathway for International Pharmacy Graduates (IPGs).

Beginning in January 2027, the Pharmacist Evaluating Examination (PEBC EE) will no longer be required. Eligible candidates will be able to proceed directly to Part I (MCQ) of the Pharmacist Qualifying Examination.

For more information about these changes, please visit the PEBC website: New Certification Pathway for International Pharmacy Graduates (IPGs) - PEBC

 

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* Dates and delivery mode of the study group may be subject to change. Registered participants will be notified and updates will be posted on our webpage.

Date:

Ongoing enrollment

February 18, 2026

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June 10, 2026

Hours:

9:00 am

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12:00 pm

Hours:

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(Wednesdays) *

Cost:

No cost for eligible clients accepted into the group

Number of Sessions:

9

What are the steps to find out if you can join the study group?
Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada Evaluating Exam
1
Call Directions for Immigrants at 403-770-5155 and make an appointment to meet with a career coach 
2
Complete your online registration form
3
Attend your appointment to determine your eligibility
4
Attend a group information session and complete a study group assessment
4
Complete a study group assessment with your career coach
5
Write and pass a pharmacy assessment test
5
Clients will be notified via email as to acceptance or decline
5
Develop an action plan with your career coach
6
Develop an action plan with your career coach if accepted to the study group
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Develop an action plan with your career coach if accepted to the study group

Please note there are limited number of seats available. To ensure a seat clients should contact our office as early as possible.

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Bow Valley College is situated in Treaty 7 territory. We honour the territories and Peoples of: the Blackfoot Confederacy, which includes the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, and Amskapi Piikani (Blackfeet) First Nations; the Tsuut’ina First Nation; and the Îyâxe Nakoda, which includes the Goodstoney, Chiniki, and Bearspaw First Nations. We also acknowledge the historical Northwest Métis homeland and the Otipemisiwak Métis Government of Alberta, districts 4, 5, and 6 in Battle River territory.

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