Canadian Career Education College (CCEC)
“Registered as a career college under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005”
Pharmacist Licensing Prep Study Certificate
A full-time bridge training program for internationally trained pharmacists. It reviews dispensing, pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacy management, and professional practice to Canadian standards and supports preparation for the licensing process.
Who This Program Is For
- Internationally trained pharmacists preparing for the Canadian licensing process.
- Pharmacy graduates trained outside Canada who need to align their practice with Canadian standards.
- Newcomers to Canada seeking to return to pharmacy practice.
Subjects Taught
- Community Pharmacy Management
- Pharmacy Fundamentals
- Pharmacy Dispensing Theory
- Pharmacy Dispensing Lab
- Institutional Dispensing Lab
- Pharmacotherapeutics
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Professional Communication Skills
- Career Preparation
Related occupational group: NOC 31120, pharmacists. Example job titles include community pharmacist, hospital pharmacist, and pharmacist consultant.
Schedule and Tuition
- Duration: 18 weeks, full time (345 hours; six months or less)
- Tuition: CAD $5,975. Tuition may be paid in instalments. See Student Loans and Financial Aid.
- Not included in tuition: textbooks, the LOA fee, and the international student fee (CAD $1,000, where applicable)
- Application deadline: domestic applicants may apply up to 15 days before the start date
- Start dates: see the current Enrolment Schedule
Admission Requirements
Academic
- Post-graduate education in a specific skill or regulated profession, or equivalent.
- Applicants are typically internationally trained in the related occupation (NOC 31120, pharmacists).
- Apply through the Program Registration Portal to receive a free initial qualifying assessment. You will then receive instructions to upload your credentials securely.
International Applicants
- Domestic and international applicants may apply.
- This program runs six months or less. A study permit and a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) are not required.
- Completion does not qualify a student for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
Delivery and Assessment
Delivery
Full-time instruction in English, delivered in person at the Vaughan campus or online through the College learning management system (LMS). Online students must meet the College System Requirements. No internship or placement is required.
Assessment
Each module or subject ends with an online multiple-choice examination and assignments. The pass mark is 60%.
Important Information
Please read before you apply
- “This program does not require approval under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.”
- Licensure is required in all provinces and territories for community and hospital pharmacists. Requirements are set by the provincial pharmacy regulator.
- Completion does not grant a licence or registration.
- The College does not guarantee licensure, registration, employment, or salary outcomes.
Read the full Bridge Training Program Disclaimer, the Refund Policy, and the College Policies.
Ready to Apply?
The application takes about 15 to 20 minutes. We recommend using a computer. For questions about eligibility or admission, email Send us an email.
Canadian Career Education College (CCEC) is registered as a career college under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005. College email comes only from @ccecollege.online, @ccecollege.com, or @cancollege.online.
Canadian Career Education College (CCEC)
Registered career college in Ontario.
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