Pharmacists are highly respected for having the most in-depth knowledge of medication and drug therapies of any health-care professional. One of the most accessible, front-line health-care providers, they are often available during evenings, weekends and holidays, right in our communities.
Becoming a Pharmacist in New Brunswick
The profession of pharmacy is regulated on a provincial and territorial level. The New Brunswick College of Pharmacists is responsible for educational qualifications, licensing, and registration for New Brunswick pharmacy professionals. Please refer to their requirements here, and contact the College with any questions.
To become a licensed pharmacist in New Brunswick, you need:
- a bachelor’s or doctor of pharmacy degree from an accredited university,
- to complete a national board examination through the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC),
- practical experience through an apprenticeship or internship program,
- fluency in English or French, and
- to satisfy the regulatory and licensing requirements established by the New Brunswick College of Pharmacists.
International Pharmacy Graduates (IPGs)
Pharmacists who trained in other countries are invited to consider practicing in New Brunswick. Pharmacists Gateway Canada is a mandatory first step for helping international pharmacy graduates navigate the licensing process in Canada.
Pharmacists Gateway Canada provides a number of tools for IPGs, including a public website where IPGs can find everything required to better understand and navigate the Canadian licensure process. They provide access to clear and up-to-date information on the licensure requirements in every province and territory across Canada, and a confidential national document repository accessible to the candidate, the PEBC and the pharmacy regulatory authority.
Please consult the links in the sidebar for more detailed information.