Initial Licensure

NAPRA's Model National Licensing Program

Graduate, Dalhousie University, College 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 accredited by CCAPP or an accrediting body approved by CCAPP or graduation from a pharmacy program approved by PEBC

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

n/a

Completion of a 20-week structured practice experience program plus a one-week practice assessment

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

Verification of English fluency by attainment of NAPRA's "Language Fluency Requirements for Licensure as a Pharmacist in Canada"

n/a

Verification of English fluency by attainment of NAPRA's "Language Proficiency Requirements for Licensure as a Pharmacist in Canada"

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

Jurisprudence Examination administered by the Nova Scotia Pharmaceutical Society

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

Successful completion of PEBC Qualifying Examination, Parts I and II

n/a

Successful completion of PEBC Qualifying Examination, Parts I and II.

Other

- Must provide birth certificate or certificate of Canadian Citizenship; a statement of disclosure regarding previous criminal convictions or disciplinary convictions as described in the regulations; and proof of liability insurance coverage,
-must submit any other information required by the application form

- Must provide birth certificate or certificate of Canadian Citizenship; a statement of disclosure regarding previous criminal convictions or disciplinary convictions as described in the regulations; proof of liability insurance coverage and a letter of standing from applicant's regulatory authority confirming the applicant's standing and discipline record including confirmation that there are no outstanding complaints against the applicant.
- must submit any other information required by the application form