Registration

I am registered in another province as a pharmacist or pharmacy technician and am applying through the “Canadian Free Trade Agreement” (CFTA). Do I need to write the BC Jurisprudence Exam?

No.  As a registered, practicing pharmacist or pharmacy technician from another Canadian province/territory, you are not required to complete any additional assessments, including the BC Jurisprudence Exam.

I was born and raised in Canada, and completed high school in Canada but I received my pharmacy degree in the United Kingdom. Do I still have to complete an English Language Proficiency (ELP) assessment?

Yes.  According to the ELP standards set by the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA), if you obtained your pharmacy degree outside of Canada or the USA, you are required to complete an English Language Proficiency assessment, regardless of your previous secondary or post-secondary education, work experience, or official language of the country where you obtained your pharmacy degree. Please refer to the Registration Committee Policy-1 on the College website.

Can I email or fax my Full Registration application?

If you were provided with instructions to complete a paper application for your Full Registration, you may submit it by email.  Otherwise, all other Full Registration application must be completed online through eServices.  Log into your eServices account and select “Full Registration” after your pre-registration application is processed and you have completed all other registration requirements.

How long does it take to process my full registration (Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician) application?

Once you have submitted your application, it will be reviewed within 5 business days. Any changes or updates (including the addition of PEBC certification results) made to your application will require up to 5 business days to review. You will be notified by email of any updates to your application status.

Full registration applications are generally submitted online through eServices, although a paper application will be required for specific scenarios.  If the latter, instructions will be provided to the applicant.  You will be notified by email:

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