PEBC Document Evaluation

The PEBC Document Evaluation is the formal assessment of a pharmacist’s educational credentials to determine whether they meet Canadian standards for pharmacy education. This step is mandatory for internationally educated pharmacists before proceeding to PEBC examinations.

 

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Purpose of Document Evaluation

PEBC reviews your:

  • Pharmacy degree(s)

  • Academic transcripts

  • Professional credentials (if applicable)

The goal is to confirm that your education is comparable to a Canadian pharmacy degree.

Minimum Educational Requirement

  • A minimum four-year undergraduate degree in pharmacy is required.

  • Degrees must be awarded by a recognized institution.

  • PEBC evaluates both program structure and content, not just the degree title.

Validity of Document Evaluation Results

  • Document Evaluation results are valid for five (5) years from the date shown on your results letter.

  • If the validity period expires before you complete the required PEBC examinations, a Document Re-evaluation will be required.

How to Apply for Document Evaluation?

Step 1: Register with Pharmacists’ Gateway Canada

  • Create an account

  • Obtain your NAPRA ID number

Step 2: Create a PEBC Portal Account

  • Set up your account in the PEBC Pharmacist Application Portal

  • Submit your application online

Pharmacist Application Portal

Document Evaluation Application Phases

The application is completed through the PEBC Portal and progresses in sequence:

Step 1: Profile

You must complete all required profile sections:

  • Personal Information: Legal name and contact details (must match identification documents)

  • Education Information: Pharmacy education history

  • Licensing Information: Declare current, past, or no licensure

  • Declarations & Terms: Acceptance of PEBC terms and conditions

  • Representative Authorization (optional): Indicate whether a representative is authorized to communicate with PEBC on your behalf

Information entered here must be accurate and consistent with submitted documents.

Step 2: Payment

  • Pay the Document Evaluation application fee through the PEBC Portal

  • Fees must be paid before PEBC begins assessment

  • Fees are non-refundable once the Document Evaluation is completed

  • Candidates with existing funds on account may use the third-party payment option

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Step 3: Document Evaluation Application

You must upload documents and arrange for required documents to be sent directly to PEBC, as instructed in the Portal.

Identification Verification

  • Valid government-issued identification (e.g., passport, birth certificate, citizenship card)

  • Legal documentation for any name changes, if applicable

Education Verification

  • Pharmacy degree certificate (if not included on the transcript)

  • Official academic transcript sent directly by the university

  • Course syllabus (required only if the institution is not pre-approved by PEBC)

Licensing Verification

  • Currently licensed: Licensing statements from all authorities where you are or were registered

  • Previously licensed: Licensing statements plus a statutory declaration

  • Never licensed: Statutory declaration confirming no prior licensure

Licensing documents must be current, authentic, and complete. Incomplete licensing history may delay evaluation.

Step 4: Results

  • Once assessment is complete, a Document Evaluation results letter is issued through your PEBC Portal (Digital Wallet).

  • Results are typically released within 5 business days after completion.

  • Approved candidates will see additional applications (e.g., examinations or ECA, if applicable) appear automatically in the Portal.

Document Re-evaluation

Document Re-evaluation is required if:

  • Your Document Evaluation results have expired, and

  • You have not completed the required PEBC examinations within the validity period

Applications are submitted through the PEBC Portal and may require updated documents and additional fees.

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Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)

PEBC is authorized to issue Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) reports for Canadian immigration programs when Pharmacy is the primary occupation.

  • ECA applications are separate from Document Evaluation

  • ECA reports follow IRCC requirements and expiry rules

For more details, visit IRCC website.