International Pharmacy Graduate (IPG)
international pharmacy graduates (IPG)
If you earned your pharmacy degree outside of Canada or the United States, here are the steps to become licensed as a full pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of BC (CPBC).
Note: Steps 4, 5 and 6 can be completed in any order.
New Pharmacy Technician Graduate from Canada
New Pharmacy Technician Graduate from Canada
If you graduated from a pharmacy technician program that has been accredited by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP), here are the steps to become licensed as a pharmacy technician with the College of Pharmacists of BC (CPBC):
Note: Step 2, 3 and 4 can be completed in any order.
Pharmacist from Canada (Non-CFTA)
Pharmacist from Canada (Non-CFTA)
If you were previously licensed as a practicing pharmacist in another Canadian province/territory or currently licensed on the non-patient care register, follow the steps below to become licensed as a full pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of BC (CPBC).
Pharmacist from Canada (CFTA)
Pharmacist from Canada (CFTA)
If you are a licensed, practicing pharmacist in good standing from another Canadian province/territory, you are eligible for a licence through the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).
The CFTA allows your current qualifications as a practicing Canadian pharmacist to be recognized, therefore you are not required to complete any additional assessments, including BC’s Jurisprudence Exam.
New Pharmacy Graduate
New Pharmacy Graduate - Canadian Universities (Non UBC)
If you are a recent pharmacy graduate from a Canadian University, here are the steps to register with the College.