142.2 Qualifications for Practice in Alberta

The Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy of the University of Alberta is the minimum academic requirement accepted by the Alberta College of Pharmacists for a licence to practise pharmacy in Alberta.

To register as a pharmacist in Alberta, a graduate must also have successfully completed an internship program sponsored and operated by the Alberta College of Pharmacists and the qualifying examination administered by the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada. Information concerning the regulations applying to practical experience in Alberta is available from the Registrar, Alberta College of Pharmacists, Suite 1200, 10303 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5J 3N6. Information concerning the Qualifying Examination may be obtained from the Registrar, Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada, 717 Church Street, Toronto, ON M4W 2M4.

The regulations governing the practice of pharmacy in the Province of Alberta are set forth in the Alberta Pharmaceutical Profession Act.