Student Pharmacist (UBC)

All students that are enrolled in the PharmD (entry-to-practice) pharmacy degree program at the University of British Columbia (UBC) are required to license  as Student Pharmacists with the College of Pharmacists of BC (CPBC) prior to the start of their first year. This licence allows students to complete their Structured Practical Training, and provide pharmacy services under the supervision of a Full Pharmacist while enrolled in the pharmacy program.

Pharmacy students must maintain their licence throughout the duration of their pharmacy program by completing their online renewal prior to the start of each school year. After graduation*, they may apply for a Full Pharmacist licence once all licensing requirements have been met.

*Students must complete their Full Pharmacist Licence by January 31^st (for May graduates) or August 31^st (for November graduates) of the following year after graduation, in accordance with Licence Committee Policy-9. If they do not meet this deadline, they will be required to apply under the New Pharmacy Graduate from Canada category before becoming eligible for a Full Pharmacist licence.

Licensing Process for UBC Students (from 1st year to Full Pharmacist)

1. Licence Application - Student Pharmacist UBC 
   • Access the Online Licence Application in eServices to get started.
      
   • Refer to the Application Checklist for the documents you need to upload.
      
   • Pay the application fee and criminal record check fee, as per the Fee Schedule.
      
   • A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be initiated upon receipt of payment. You will also be required to initiate an extrajurisdictional CRC if you have been licensed as a health professional outside of Canada.
      
   • You will receive a confirmation email when your Student Pharmacist licence is completed.
      

   • Refer to the Professional Licensing page for further information about processing times, application and assessment validity periods, and payment.

2. Student Pharmacist Licence Renewal 
   • Renew your Student Pharmacist licence through eServices prior to August 31^st  every school year until you graduate.
      
   • Refer to the Renewal Requirements page for details.
3. Jurisprudence Examination (JE)
   • Pass the Jurisprudence Exam Information (can be completed in your final year of the pharmacy program).
4. Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) Qualifying Examinations 
   • Pass the PEBC Qualifying Exams Part I & II.
5. Licence Application - Part 2
   • To be eligible to submit Licence Application – Part 2, you must have completed your Licence Application – Student Pharmacist UBC, including documents, CRC and extrajurisdictional CRC (if applicable), and completed all the required assessments.
      
   • Log into eServices to complete Licence Application - Part 2 and pay the licence fee (fee prorated to align with the March 31^st expiry date).
      
   • Refer to the Application Checklist for any updated documents you need to upload.
      

   • Obtain Professional Liability Insurance. 

Additional Assessments (If Applicable)

1. Structured Practical Training (SPT) program

   • Only required if you have graduated more than 3 years ago and you are not a licensed pharmacist in Canada or the U.S.

   • Complete Structured Practical Training (SPT) through full enrolment in the Canadian Pharmacy Practice Programme (CP3).

Additional Practice Information 

Drug Administration Certification (DAC) 

• If you were authorized for Drug Administration Certification (DAC) as a Student Pharmacist, your DAC can be carried over if you become licensed as a Full Pharmacist before the deadline date. However, if you missed the deadline date, you must re-apply to obtain authorization again, as outlined on the Drug Administration Certification (DAC) page. 

PRIME Enrolment (PharmaNet Access) 

• All newly licenced pharmacists and pharmacy technicians requiring access to PharmaNet must enrol in PRIME.
• Complete Step 1 of the PRIME enrollment process any time, but only complete Step 2 after 8pm on the day your student pharmacist licence is granted.
• Visit the PRIME webpage or contact PRIMESupport@gov.bc.ca.

Other Training 

• Additional training is required for specific types of pharmacy services (e.g. Opioid Agonist Treatment). Please visit the College website at: Declarations for more information. 

Need Help? 

• Refer to the FAQ page 
• Contact Professional Licensing at: [email protected]