Pharmacist migrating from the UK to Canada

This page is dedicated to pharmacists registered with the GPhC in the UK who are looking to migrate to Canada.

Foreign pharmacists registered in Canada originated in descending popularity: Egypt, USA, India, Pakistan, Philippines, Pakistan, United Kingdom, South Africa, Yugoslavia, and Korea. UK pharmacists are often attracted to Canada as their first native language is English and their second is French.

Steps to immigrating

  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. Take the PEBC Evaluating Exam – once your documents are approved you can sit the evaluating and subsequent qualifying exams.
  4. Take the PEBC Qualifying Exam – this exam allows you to register as a pharmacist in Canada.