Pharmacists

Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada Qualifying Exam Part 1 (MCQ)

Study Group Description:

The Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada Qualifying Examination Part I Multiple Choice Question (PEBC QEI MCQ) study group focuses on assisting internationally educated pharmacists to review the competencies as outlined in the PEBC Qualifying Examination Blueprint through a question and answer format and review with a facilitator. Limited seats available, don't delay in enquiring about your eligibility.

* 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

August 13, 2026

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October 27, 2026

Hours:

8:30 am

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12:30 pm

Hours:

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Cost:

No cost for eligible clients accepted into the group

Number of Sessions:

22

‍Licensing Body/Provincial Body:

Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC)

Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP)

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Facilitators:

Co-facilitated by a career coach and a licensed pharmacist

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Eligibility Requirements:

  • Be an internationally educated pharmacist living in Alberta
  • Be eligible to register for the upcoming PEBC QEI (MCQ) exam and provide proof
  • Meet with a career coach and complete a study group assessment
  • Be ready, willing and able to commit to the attendance rules
  • Be ready, willing and able to study the required hours per week
  • Be approved by a career coach/facilitator/coordinator

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Delivery Method:

Online*

Please note participants will require access to a laptop or PC and high speed internet suitable for audio and video streaming for online delivery. A cell phone is not suitable for participation. 

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Recommended Resources:

Please refer to the reference and learning resources on the PEBC site.

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What are the steps to find out if you can join the study group?
Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada Qualifying Exam Part 1 (MCQ)
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
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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
6
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.

Land Acknowledgement

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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