- Firstly, have a look at our general Canadian pharmacist migration page (also summarised below).
- 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!