Below is a brief summary of the PEBC Exam syllabus (this used to be called "PEBC Blueprint"). For more specific details about how the exam is conducted have a look at our PEBC Exam details page.

PEBC Syllabus

The PEBC Syllabus is compiled from the essential knowledge that the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) deems a requirement for a licensed Canadian Pharmacist. These requirements often change as the profession progresses, however, some core factors have remained common throughout the years:

Biomedical Sciences

• Biochemistry: including nutrition, genomics, molecular biology, pharmacogenetics and biotechnology
  
• Molecular Biology and Genomics
• Physiology / functional anatomy including human physiology
• Immunology
  
• Medical Microbiology

Pharmaceutical Sciences

• Pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics and biopharmaceutics including drug delivery
  
• Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics
• Medicinal chemistry
  
• Pharmacology
• Toxicology and Clinical Toxicology
• Biotechnology and Pharmacogenetics 

Pharmacy Practice - Clinical Sciences

• Pathophysiology
• Clinical Biochemistry
• Pharmacotherapeutics (including non-POMs) and professional practice skills.
• Health Promotion
• Patient Care Process
• Special Populations
• Nutrition

Pharmacy Practice - Professional Practice

• Prescription processing and product preparation
• Prescription calculations
• Communication and patient counselling
• Drug information
• Literature evaluation
• Medication and patient safety practices
• Law and jurisprudence
• Professionalism and ethics

Behavioural, Social and Administrative Pharmacy Services

• Pharmacy management
• The Canadian Healthcare system and pharmacy ethics
  
• Pharmacoeconomics
  
• Pharmacoepidemiology including biostatistics.
  

In summary, to prepare for the PEBC exam, you should have a solid understanding of pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacy practice, and health conditions. You should also be familiar with Canadian pharmacy laws and regulations. It is important to study diligently, utilize study materials and practice exams, and ensure that you are adequately prepared before registering for the exam.

Our online PEBC exam courses cover every aspect of this syllabus and in addition, we give you a wide range of questions to help you prepare for the PEBC Exam.