British Columbia
Requirements for Registration in British Columbia as of April 1, 2009
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NAPRA's Model National Licensing Program
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Pharmacy Graduate from the University of British Columbia
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Pharmacist from other Cdn provinces and territories (through AIT)*
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Pharmacist from other Cdn provinces and territories (not through AIT)*
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Pharmacist from outside of Canada (US or Int’l)*
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New graduate from Cdn or US university
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Academic Qualifications (based on NAPRA's Professional Competencies for Canadian Pharmacists at Entry-to-Practice)
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Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy
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University degree in pharmacy
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Graduation from a pharmacy program recognized by the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada
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Structured Practical Training based on NAPRA's Framework for Assessing Canadian Pharmacists' Competencies at Entry-to-Practice through Structured Practical Training Programs
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UBC students currently undergo a total of 800 hrs of practical training
2nd year-160 hrs
3rd year-160 hrs
4th year-160 hrs (hospital)
4th year-320 hrs (community)
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n/a
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n/a – If you have received a pharmacy degree from a university in Canada or the continental US accredited by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP) or Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
n/a – If you have a minimum of 1000 hours experience within the last 3 years as a pharmacist in Canada or the continental US.
160 hours – If you have a minimum of 1000 hours of experience within the last 7 years as a pharmacist in Canada or the continental US.
500 hours – If you have less than 1000 hours of experience within the last 7 years as a pharmacist in Canada or the continental US.
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Proficiency based on NAPRA's Language Proficiency Requirements for Licensure as a Pharmacist in Canada
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n/a
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n/a
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Candidates who have received a pharmacy degree from a university program in Canada or the continental US accredited by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP) or the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) will not be required to undergo English Language Proficiency testing. All other candidates will be required to successfully complete one of NAPRA's approved English Language Proficiency requirements prior to becoming registered as a Full Pharmacist.
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Jurisprudence based on Pharmacy Jurisprudence Competencies for Licensure as a Pharmacist in Canada
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BC Jurisprudence Exam
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n/a
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BC Jurisprudence Exam
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National Licensing Exam Qualifications (based on NAPRA's Professional Competencies for Canadian Pharmacists at Entry-to-Practice)
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Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada Qualifying Exams
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n/a
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Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada Qualifying Exams
Candidates who completed the PEBC Qualifying Exam prior to May 2001 are also required to successfully complete a pharmacy practical assessment for BC certification.
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* in good standing
Available Materials on website:
www.bcpharmacists.org
Pre-registration information and application forms for:
- International pharmacy graduate
- New pharmacy graduate - Canadian universities (non-UBC)
- New pharmacy graduate - US universities
- Pharmacist from other Canadian provinces and territories (AIT)
- Pharmacist from other Canadian provinces and territories (non-AIT)
- Pharmacist from the US
Registration information and application forms for:
- Full Pharmacist registration
- Limited Pharmacist registration
- Student (UBC) registration
- Student (non-UBC) registration
Assessment information and application forms for:
- English Language Proficiency
- Jurisprudence exam
- Structured Practical Training (SPT)
Fees
Pre-registration - $320.00 + GST
Registration:
- Full Pharmacists - $650 + GST (valid for a term of one year)
- Limited Pharmacist - $650 +GST (valid for a term of one year)
- Student (UBC) - $170 + GST (valid until December 31st of graduation year)
- Student (non-UBC) - $170 + GST (valid for one year)
A detailed fee schedule can be accessed at http://www.bcpharmacists.org/library/K-Forms/K-8_Fee_Schedule/1003-CPBC_Fee_Schedule.pdf
For more information, please contact Mary Tan at the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia or at mary.tan@bcpharmacists.org
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