Guide to Becoming a Pharmacist in British Columbia
College of Pharmacists of B.C.

How to use this guide

This guide is divided into sections to help pharmacists from different backgrounds understand the process of becoming a pharmacist registered to practice in BC.


You will find links that take you to additional information and forms you can download.

Section 1 - Overview

This section gives you an overview of the steps necessary to become a pharmacist registered to practice in BC.

Section 2 - Becoming Registered in British Columbia

This section explains the steps you need to take to become registered in British Columbia and provides a step-by-step check list.


• Students of the University of British Columbia Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
• New pharmacy graduates from other Canadian or US universities
• Pharmacists from other Canadian provinces and territories
• Pharmacists returning to practice in BC
  
• Pharmacists returning to practice from maternity/parental leave
  
• Pregnancy or parental leave policy
• International pharmacy graduates
  
  

  Canadian Pharmacy Practice Programme
  

• Information

Section 3 - Application forms

• Students of the University of British Columbia Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
• New pharmacy graduates from other Canadian or US universities
• Pharmacists from other Canadian provinces and territories
• Pharmacists returning to practice in BC
  
• Pharmacists returning to practice from maternity/parental leave
• Pregnancy/parental leave form
  
• Jurisprudence
• Jurispridence - out of province
• International pharmacy graduates
• Internship
• Licensing

Section 4 - Assessments

• English Language Proficiency
• Jurisprudence Examination
• Internship Program
• Practical Assessment

Section 5 - Resources and Glossary

• Resources
• Glossary