SherazAhmed said:
NOC is 3131 and I have an experience as a retail pharmacist. I am claiming points for retail experience. But have additional masters degree in applied bio sciences which is not 100% relevant to pharmacy but have no experience in it
Well, technically, your CRS points for education will remain the same, and you should be safe.
A Master's degree or a Professional degree are awarded the same (equal) points.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/eca-conversion.asp
So, your points will not be affected.
However, just hope that the processing officer doesn't reject your file based on your work experience, which could necessitate an ECA from the PEBC, as mentioned here:
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as a pharmacist (NOC 3131):
if you need a license to practice (for example, providing patient care in a community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, long term care facility or other practice settings) the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) must do your ECA,..."
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/assessment.asp
This is a bit tricky. Anyways, you will have to wait for an outcome.
On the other hand, if you are planning to work as a retail pharmacist (or any other similar field where you'll require a license to practise, i.e., hospital pharmacy, for example), it's better to apply for PEBC document evaluation and get an ECA which will come in handy once you start your licensure. Or, in worst case scenario, you'll have it ready to re-apply if your file gets rejected. Also, if you can get it in time, you can submit the ECA from PEBC even before receiving a rejection.
