How to get registration as a pharmacist in Canada? In general, there are seven stages to the process of gaining your registration to practice as a pharmacist in Canada. You can complete stage 1 while in Bangladesh, But most of them require you to visit or move to 1. Evaluation of Pharmacy degree : To evaluate your B.Pharm. degree obtained from Bangladesh, first you have to send your degree certificate, transcript, proof of Bangladesh registration and a statement of good standing of your license from the pharmacy council of Bangladesh to the pharmacy Examination Board of Canada (PEBC) ( pebc.ca ) for preliminary evaluation (i.e., to check that you are eligible to proceed with the licensing process) 2. The PEBC evaluating exam : ThePEBC examination consists of two tests on consecutive days, each with 150 multiple choice questions on Pharmaceutical science and Pharmacy practice. The pass mark is 60%. It can be taken in January or July. 3. The PEBC qualifying exam ( part 1 ) : The PEBC qualifying exam part one consists of two MCQ papers with 150 questions on consecutive days on Pharmacy practice and clinical topics. It is offered in May and November every and must be taken in Canada. The PEBC does not provide information about pass marks or rates for either part of the qualifying exam. Candidate cannot take any papers or materials into the exam hall. 4. The PEBC qualifying exam ( part 2 ) : Part 2 of the PEBC qualifying exam is an objective structured clinical examination. It examines the candidates knowledge of pharmacy practice as well as clinical and communication skills. There are 16 stations, each lasting seven minutes. 5. English Language proficiency exam : You need to pass an English language proficiency exam (such as TOEFL or IELTS). This applies even to UK or Australian candidates who have English as their first language. If you wish to work in the Quebec providence you will need to pass a French language proficiency exam instead. 6. Jurisprudence exam : Another exam you need to pass in the jurisprudence exam for the Canadian providence in which you wish to work. This tests your knowledge of Canadian pharmacy law and ethics, which varies substantially between providence. It is generally offered several times a year in most provinces. 7. Studentship and Internship: You need to undertake a studentship and an internship in your chosen province. Most provinces require you to undertake a studentship, which is a taught course, often six to twelve months in duration, at the faculty of pharmacy for the provinces. An internship is compulsory for that provinces, and may vary in length, between three to twelve months. After you have completed these steps, you can then apply for your license to practice in your chosen province. This procedure only entitles you to practice in this one province. However, with the exceptions of Quebec, where the arrangements are substantially different, If you subsequently wish to move to practice in another province, you can usually do so by applying to the licensing authority for that province. In some cases, you may need to take another jurisprudence exam.
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