PEBC Evaluating Examination

IMPORTANT UPDATE (May 2025):
PEBC introduced a new pathway that allows some international pharmacy graduates to skip the Evaluating Examination and proceed directly to the Qualifying Examination. Candidates who do not meet the criteria must still complete the Evaluating Exam.

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Can You Skip the PEBC Evaluating Exam?

You may qualify for PEBC’s streamlined pathway if you meet one of the following criteria:

  1. You graduated from a pharmacy program that had CCAPP or ACPE international accreditation at the time of your graduation.
  2. You graduated from a pharmacy program in Australia, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa or the United Kingdom.
  3. You currently hold a full pharmacist licence and completed at least one year of direct patient-care practice within the previous three years in Australia, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom or the United States.

PEBC determines streamlined-pathway eligibility during Document Evaluation. Eligible candidates may proceed to the Pharmacist Qualifying Examination Part I without taking the Evaluating Examination.

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Eligibility for the Evaluating Examination

To be eligible, candidates must:

  • Hold a recognized pharmacy degree

  • Complete PEBC Document Evaluation

  • Submit the Evaluating Examination application through the PEBC Portal

  • Receive approval from PEBC

Exam Format and Content

Exam Format

  • Computer-based multiple-choice examination

  • Administered in a single sitting

  • Delivered at designated test centres (remote delivery only when offered by PEBC)

Exam Structure

  • 140 multiple-choice questions

  • Two sections of 70 questions

  • 84 minutes per section

Content Areas

The exam focuses on:

  • Pharmaceutical Sciences

  • Pharmacy Practice

  • Behavioural, Social, and Administrative Pharmacy Sciences

NOTE: Biomedical Sciences are no longer a standalone exam category, as they are considered entry-level prerequisites.

Registration Process

After PEBC confirms your examination eligibility, complete the Evaluating Examination application and pay the examination fee through the PEBC Portal. The identity, education and licensing documents are assessed during Document Evaluation and generally do not need to be submitted again unless PEBC requests additional information.

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Examination Results

Scoring

  • The exam uses a criterion-referenced scoring system

  • Passing standards are set by PEBC and may vary by exam administration

  • Results are reported as Pass / Fail only

  • Numerical scores are not released

Results Release

  • Pass lists are typically posted within five weeks

  • Results letters are added to the candidate’s Digital Wallet

  • Feedback reports for unsuccessful candidates are issued later

Retake Policy

  • Maximum four attempts

  • After three unsuccessful attempts, candidates must complete approved remediation

  • Remediation must be completed within one year

  • Proof of remediation is required before a fourth attempt

Re-Scoring Requests

  • Unsuccessful candidates may request a hand-scoring

  • Requests must be submitted within 75 days of results release

  • Hand-scoring verifies data entry and score calculation only

  • Performance is not re-evaluated