Enrolment
The Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP) is responsible for all requirements, processes, and decisions about the registration of pharmacists in Alberta.
The U of A cannot advise in this regard.
Please refer to the ACP website for current information and to obtain support related to Applying to ACP.
CCPP Program Enrolment
Who Should Enrol?
Internationally educated pharmacist graduates (IEPGs)
Who plan to become a clinical pharmacist in Alberta.
- IEPGs can complete the CCPP program to become eligible for ACP's provisional pharmacist register (ie., interns)
- IEPGs who do not pass their PEBC Qualifying Exams (Part 1 and 2) on their first attempt are required to enrol in the CCPP program to become a clinical pharmacist in Alberta
- IEPGs may wish to complete the CCPP program prior to registering as a provisional pharmacist with ACP
- All other pharmacist registration requirements in Alberta, such as Structured Practical Training (SPT), are defined and administered by ACP
Other IEPGs
- IEPGs may wish to complete the CCPP program to enter pharmacy practice elsewhere in Canada
- Enrolment or completion of the CCPP program alone, however, is not sufficient to become a practicing pharmacist in Canada. All other regional licensure guidelines and requirements still apply as per the NAPRA Pharmacists' Gateway Canada
Canadian-Trained Pharmacists
- Completion of the CCPP program is also a good option for Canadian-trained pharmacists intending to return to practice after a long absence
- CCPP program graduates and Canadian-trained BScPharm graduates can also consider the Faculty's PharmD for Practicing Pharmacists degree program to obtain advanced education in patient care
Enrolment Requirements
- Pharmacy Degree (transcript showing degree granted from a recognized institution)
- Successful Completion of the PEBC Evaluating Exam
- English Language Proficiency
- Most IEPGs will be required to provide current documentation (within the last 2 years) indicating the same English Language Proficiency standards as defined by NAPRA and required by ACP. Some exemptions may apply but only on the basis of the country or institution where previous studies were completed
- Study and Post-graduation Work Permits
- CCPP is a "blended" program of primarily distance (online) and some in-person learning. As per current government policy, foreign nationals are only potentially eligible for/require a study permit for the brief in-person component of the program
- As per current government policy, because the CCPP program is conducted more than 50% online, students are not eligible for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP)
- Please note that ACP's "entry-to-practice requirements" for pharmacists in Alberta require Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, work permit, or appropriate student permit
Program Term
The program starts in Fall term (September) each year. Please see the Courses + Schedule page for more details
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First Steps Form
Once you have all the required documentation ready, potential learners should begin the enrolment process by filling out the First Steps form. Upon submission of the First Steps form, verified applicants will receive further instructions closer to the applicable enrolment deadline.
Enrolment Deadline
The enrolment deadline for Canadian citizens and permanent residents is August 1st of each year. The enrolment deadline for individuals who will require a study permit for the brief in-person component of the program is May 1st of each year.
All required admission documents must be submitted and processed before the enrolment deadline. Therefore, please complete the First Steps form and be prepared to submit ALL required documents at least 1 week prior to the applicable enrolment deadline