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Initial Licensure

New Brunswick


Requirements for Initial Licensure in New Brunswick as of January 1, 2007

NAPRA's Model National Licensing Program

Graduate, Canadian accredited school of pharmacy

Licensed candidate* from an MRA-signatory province

Licensed candidate* from an MRA non-signatory province

Licensed candidate from a jurisdiction outside of Canada

Academic Qualifications (based on NAPRA's Professional Competencies for Canadian Pharmacists at Entry-to-Practice).

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

n/a

Graduation from a pharmacy program

Structured Practical Training based on NAPRA's Framework for Assessing Canadian Pharmacists' Competencies at Entry-to-Practice through Structured Practical Training Programs

- Completion of a total of 32 weeks structured or unstructured time service
- evidence of 8 weeks structured time-service done with the Society's Internship Manual

n/a

- Proof of Continuing Education
- Work History

Proof of any practical training or time service in a pharmacy or Continuing Education if available (documentation must come from current licensing body) Time-Service requirement to be determined by the Examinations and Credentials Committee

Proficiency based on NAPRA's Language Proficiency Requirements for Licensure as a Pharmacist in Canada

Fluency in English or French

n/a

Fluency in English or French

Jurisprudence based on Pharmacy Jurisprudence Competencies for Licensure as a Pharmacist in Canada

Jurisprudence examination administered by the New Brunswick Pharmaceutical Society

National Licensing Exam Qualifications (based on NAPRA's Professional Competencies for Canadian Pharmacists at Entry-to-Practice).

Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada Qualifying Examination

n/a

Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada Qualifying Examination

Other

n/a

Letter of standing from current Canadian licensing jurisdiction

n/a

*good standing

Licensing Fees
- Prior to licensure:
Student registration - $50.00 + HST

- For initial licensure:
First time registering with NBPhS and remain Active - $325.00 + HST
Active Pharmacist $580.00 + HST (Fees reduced by 40% after July 1)

For more information, please contact Jacqueline Cormier at jacqueline.cormier@nbpharmacists.ca or visit New Brunswick Pharmaceutical Society.

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