How to become a pharmacist in Ontario Canada

  1. Firstly, have a look at our general Canadian pharmacist migration page (also summarised below).
  2. Next have a look at the Ontario College of Pharmacists, URL: www.ocpinfo.com for more specific information about the province.

Overview – 6 steps to becoming a licensed pharmacist in Canada

  • 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.
  • 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 your existing board of pharmacy.
  • Take the PEBC Evaluating Exam – once your documents are approved you can sit the evaluating and subsequent qualifying exams.
  • Take the PEBC Qualifying Exam – this exam allows you to register as a pharmacist in Canada.
  • Take the specific Jurisprudence Exam of the province you would like to migrate to.
    Start working as a Canadian Pharmacist!