How to Become a Pharmacist in New Brunswick
Do you need a licence?
Licence required
You must be registered with the New Brunswick College of Pharmacists to work as a pharmacist in New Brunswick or to use a protected title.
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“To practice as a pharmacist in New Brunswick, an individual must be registered and hold a valid licence with the New Brunswick College of Pharmacists.”
From nbpharmacists.ca/en/page_category/registration, checked October 9, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Licence required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 8 steps
- Licensed in another province: 4 steps
- Trained outside Canada: 6 steps
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with New Brunswick College of Pharmacists
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
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- 8 steps without a listed fee
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Graduates of a Canadian CCAPP-accredited pharmacy program who are applying for the Qualifying Examination for the first time must first submit an application and ID documents to PEBC for identity and education verification.
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“You are required to first complete ID and Education Verification by submitting the completed application and ID documents if you graduated in Canada from a CCAPP accredited pharmacy program and intend to apply for the Pharmacist Qualifying Examination for the first time or if your ID and Education Verification expires.”
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The applicant must successfully complete the multiple-choice part of the PEBC Qualifying Examination.
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“This certification is granted by the PEBC to those who successfully complete the PEBC Qualifying Examination – Part I (MCQ) and Part II (OSCE).”
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The applicant must successfully complete the performance-based OSCE part of the PEBC Qualifying Examination.
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“This certification is granted by the PEBC to those who successfully complete the PEBC Qualifying Examination – Part I (MCQ) and Part II (OSCE).”
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After passing both parts of the Qualifying Examination, the applicant receives PEBC certification of entry-level competence.
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“This certification is granted by the PEBC to those who successfully complete the PEBC Qualifying Examination – Part I (MCQ) and Part II (OSCE).”
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All candidates for licensure as a pharmacist in New Brunswick must successfully pass the Jurisprudence Exam on New Brunswick pharmacy legislation.
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“All candidates for registration/licensure as a pharmacist or pharmacy technician in New Brunswick are required to successfully pass the Jurisprudence Exam.”
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The applicant uploads proof of identity and proof of certification in First Aid and CPR level C to the online application form and mails notarized document copies to the College.
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“For this application, you will need the following items to upload to your online form: 1. Proof of identity (Canadian citizen, landed immigrant or holds a valid employment visa or valid Canadian work permit) 5. Proof of certification in First Aid & CPR level C”
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The applicant must complete 40 weeks of practical training as part of the accredited education program plus a minimum of 4 weeks of post-graduation training under an approved preceptor.
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“a pharmacist student is required to complete a total of 40 weeks of practical training, under the supervision of an approved preceptor, as part of the Accredited education program and a minimum of 4 weeks post-graduation training using the NBCP internship manual.”
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Once the application package is received in the required format, the College processes the registration application.
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“When all parts of the application package are received by the College in the required format, standard processing time can be up to 14 days.”
nbpharmacists.ca/en/page_category/registration
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with New Brunswick College of Pharmacists
8 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
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- 4 steps without a listed fee
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The applicant must ask every pharmacy regulatory authority they are or were licensed with to send a Letter of Standing directly to the College.
Source
“Also any applicant wishing to license with the New Brunswick College of Pharmacist must request a Letter of Standing be sent directly to NBCP from any Pharmacy Regulatory Authority they are currently or have previously been licensed with.”
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All candidates for licensure as a pharmacist in New Brunswick must successfully pass the Jurisprudence Exam on New Brunswick pharmacy legislation.
Source
“All candidates for registration/licensure as a pharmacist or pharmacy technician in New Brunswick are required to successfully pass the Jurisprudence Exam.”
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The applicant uploads proof of identity to the online application form and mails notarized document copies to the College.
Source
“For this application, you will need the following items to upload to your online form: 1. Proof of identity (Canadian citizen, landed immigrant or holds a valid employment visa or valid Canadian work permit)”
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Once the application package is received in the required format, the College processes the registration application.
Source
“When all parts of the application package are received by the College in the required format, standard processing time can be up to 14 days.”
nbpharmacists.ca/en/page_category/registration
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with New Brunswick College of Pharmacists
4 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Trained outside Canada
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- 6 steps without a listed fee
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The applicant must first apply to Pharmacists' Gateway Canada for International Pharmacists, which is a mandatory first step to becoming licensed in Canada and New Brunswick.
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“Applying to the Pharmacists’ Gateway Canada for International Pharmacists is a mandatory first step to becoming licensed in Canada and New Brunswick.”
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The applicant uses their Gateway profile to track progress and submit documents such as PEBC results, language proficiency assessments and other national licensure requirements.
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“Your Gateway profile is where you can track your progress and submit documents such as the national Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) results, language proficiency assessments, and other common national requirements for licensure in Canada.”
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The applicant completes the PEBC Qualifying Examination Parts I and II to obtain PEBC certification of entry-level competence.
Source
“This certification is granted by the PEBC to those who successfully complete the PEBC Qualifying Examination – Part I (MCQ) and Part II (OSCE).”
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The applicant completes post-graduation internship training using the Pharmacist Apprentice Internship Manual, with the OPPCAT completed by the preceptor during the seventh week of internship.
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“OPPCAT (to be completed by preceptor during the seventh week of internship)”
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All candidates for licensure as a pharmacist in New Brunswick must successfully pass the Jurisprudence Exam on New Brunswick pharmacy legislation.
Source
“All candidates for registration/licensure as a pharmacist or pharmacy technician in New Brunswick are required to successfully pass the Jurisprudence Exam.”
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Once the application package is received in the required format, the College processes the registration application.
Source
“When all parts of the application package are received by the College in the required format, standard processing time can be up to 14 days.”
nbpharmacists.ca/en/page_category/registration
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with New Brunswick College of Pharmacists
6 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Requirements
Education
An applicant must be already licensed as a pharmacist in another Canadian jurisdiction or be a graduate of a CCAPP or ACPE accredited entry-level pharmacy education program in Canada or the United States.
Source
“An applicant for registration as a pharmacist must be already licensed as a Pharmacist in another Canada jurisdiction or be a graduate of a CCAPP or ACPE accredited entry-level pharmacy education program in Canada or the United States.”
nbpharmacists.ca/en/page_category/registration
Police check
Applicants must provide a Canadian Criminal Record Check.
Insurance
Applicants must provide proof of personal professional liability insurance as a Pharmacist Student, with minimum amounts of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate.
Source
“#### 4. Proof of personal professional liability insurance as a Pharmacist Student Minimum amounts required for insurance: - $1 million per occurrence - $2 million annual aggregate”
nbpharmacists.ca/en/registration
Other
Applicants must provide proof of certification in First Aid and CPR level C.
Applicants must provide proof of identity showing they are a Canadian citizen, landed immigrant, or hold a valid employment visa or valid Canadian work permit.
Source
“#### 1. Proof of identity (Canadian citizen, landed immigrant or holds a valid employment visa or valid Canadian work permit)”
nbpharmacists.ca/en/registration
Already licensed in another province?
Direct transfer
An applicant already licensed as a pharmacist in another Canadian jurisdiction may proceed with the streamlined registration pathway, which requires a Letter of Standing and the Jurisprudence Exam but no new entry-to-practice examination or competence assessment. Source
“Applicants who meet the criteria listed above may proceed with this pathway to registration and licensure in New Brunswick. [The checklist linked here outlines the required steps to licensure. ]”
nbpharmacists.ca/en/registration
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with New Brunswick College of Pharmacists
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with New Brunswick College of Pharmacists
Exams
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Jurisprudence Exam
Source
“All candidates for registration/licensure as a pharmacist or pharmacy technician in New Brunswick are required to successfully pass the Jurisprudence Exam.”
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Qualifying Examination Part I (MCQ)
Source
“This certification is granted by the PEBC to those who successfully complete the PEBC Qualifying Examination – Part I (MCQ) and Part II (OSCE).”
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Qualifying Examination Part II (OSCE)
Source
“This certification is granted by the PEBC to those who successfully complete the PEBC Qualifying Examination – Part I (MCQ) and Part II (OSCE).”
pebc.ca/pharmacists/certification-pathway/canadian-graduates
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with New Brunswick College of Pharmacists
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with New Brunswick College of Pharmacists
Supervised practice
Required
A pharmacist student must complete a total of 40 weeks of practical training under an approved preceptor as part of the accredited education program plus a minimum of 4 weeks of post-graduation training. Source
“a pharmacist student is required to complete a total of 40 weeks of practical training, under the supervision of an approved preceptor, as part of the Accredited education program and a minimum of 4 weeks post-graduation training using the NBCP internship manual.”
nbpharmacists.ca/en/registration
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick | $46.15 | $52.00 | $65.00 | Good (4 of 5) |
| Canada | $40.00 | $55.49 | $67.00 | — |
Pharmacists in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Licence required
- Alberta Licence required
- Saskatchewan Licence required
- Manitoba Licence required
- Ontario Licence required
- Quebec Licence required
- Nova Scotia Licence required
- Prince Edward Island Licence required
- Newfoundland and Labrador Licence required
- Yukon Licence required
- Northwest Territories Licence required
- Nunavut Licence required
Sources checked
- Registration | New Brunswick College of Pharmacists nbpharmacists.ca/en/page_category/registration · fetched October 9, 2026
- ID and Education Verification for Canadian Grads - PEBC pebc.ca/pharmacists/qualifying-examination/application-for-part-i-a... · fetched October 9, 2026
- Canadian Graduates - PEBC pebc.ca/pharmacists/certification-pathway/canadian-graduates · fetched October 9, 2026
- Jurisprudence Exam | New Brunswick College of Pharmacists nbpharmacists.ca/en/jurisprudence-exam-2 · fetched October 9, 2026
- Registration | New Brunswick College of Pharmacists nbpharmacists.ca/en/registration · fetched October 9, 2026
- Forms and Fees | New Brunswick College of Pharmacists nbpharmacists.ca/en/page_category/forms-fees · fetched October 9, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a pharmacist in New Brunswick?
Yes. Registration with the New Brunswick College of Pharmacists is required to practise in New Brunswick.
Which exams are required?
Jurisprudence Exam, Qualifying Examination Part I (MCQ), Qualifying Examination Part II (OSCE).
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