Pharmacist migrating from China to Canada.

You are a Chinese pharmacist looking to work as a licensed pharmacist in Canada. There has been a lot of history of Chinese immigration to Canada, the earliest recorded immigrant arrived in the late 17th century!

Overview

  1. Join The Chinese Canadian Pharmacists’ Association (CCPA) – this is a group of pharmacists that consists of over 300 pharmacy professionals from various practices including community, hospital and industry, as well as undergraduate pharmacy students from the University of Toronto and the University of Waterloo.
  2. Obtain a visa – this is made easier by the Canadian government including pharmacists in their Federal Skilled Worker Class list allowing for “express entry” which bypasses the Evaluation Exam listed below.
  3. Document Evaluation (ECA) – this is performed by the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC). Documents required include:
    • Degree certificate
    • Proof of British registration
    • Statement of good standing from the General Pharmaceutical Council
  4. Take the PEBC Evaluating Exam – once your documents are approved you can sit the evaluating and subsequent qualifying exams.
  5. Take the PEBC Qualifying Exam – this exam allows you to register as a pharmacist in Canada.