

LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists
















Provincial and Territorial Licensure Requirements
» Nova Scotia
STEPS TO LICENSURE
Gateway Enrolment
- Enrol in Pharmacists' Gateway Canada and receive a National ID number ($335 + tax, if applicable).
Language Proficiency
- English language proficiency may be completed at any time, prior to applying to the pharmacy regulatory authority
Academic Qualification and Knowledge Assessment
- Successful completion of the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) Document Evaluation ($665) and Evaluating Examination ($850)
- Successful completion of the PEBC Qualifying Examination Parts I and II ($2590)
- The process is different for U.S. graduates
Bridging Program
- Recommended but not mandatory in Nova Scotia
Application to pharmacy regulatory authority
- Registration as an intern ($115)
- Applicants
are encouraged to contact Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS), a community-based organization that welcomes newcomers and offers a
full range of support along a settlement continuum.
Structured Practical Training
- Successful completion of 20 weeks (800 hours) of structured practical training (SPT) plus a one-week practice assessment ($365)
Jurisprudence
- Successful completion of the Nova Scotia jurisprudence examination ($250)
Licensure/Registration
- Submit initial registration fee ($195)
- Application for registration as a pharmacist in Nova Scotia ($940)
- Proof of professional liability insurance
LEARN MORE - Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists Detailed Requirements
Notes:
• All costs are presented in Canadian dollars and do not include taxes.
• Fees are subject to change.
• The information in this table is only a summary. The official position of each
pharmacy regulatory authority is defined in their governing legislation available on their website.
• Consult the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) website to learn more about their process and requirements.