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How many intern hours are required for pharmacist licensure in Massachusetts?
A minimum of 1500 hours.
What if I was educated in a foreign country?
Before applying, you must first have obtained FPGEC Certification through NABP. Please be sure to upload a copy of your FGPEC certificate with your application.
Do I have to take the exam(s) in Massachusetts?
No. You may sit for the exam(s) at any of the approximately 300 testing centers nationwide and in Canada. The exam is not available overseas.
When can I take the exams?
You should schedule your testing appointment with Pearson VUE immediately upon receipt of your Authorization to Test (ATT). Even if you are not ready to test, scheduling early will secure a time slot for you.
The exams must be taken within one year of your eligibility date as indicated in your ATT letter from NABP.
*Please note that even though the ATT is valid for one year, you must also meet all the requirements for licensure within one year of the date of your application, including passing all required exams. Your ATT will likely expire after your license application expires, so please be sure to test before whichever date comes first in order to avoid having to reapply and pay additional fees.
Can individuals with disabilities be accommodated?
All centers are fully accessible and compliant with the American with Disabilities Act. An applicant must submit appropriate documentation of a request for special accommodations at the time that they submit their initial application materials.
How long do I have to score transfer?
Score transfer is available for one year from the date of the NAPLEX exam. The Massachusetts MPJE must be passed within one year of the date of the passed NAPLEX exam. If the MPJE is not passed within one year, you must apply by reciprocity/license transfer.
How can I verify my intern hours for a score transfer?
Official verification of a Board license can be downloaded immediately and for free from https://checkahealthlicense.mass.gov
If either the downloaded version is not acceptable to the recipient or an out-of-state verification form requires Board completion, complete the online application and provide the $15 non-refundable and non-transferable fee.
If I answered 'yes' to a conviction or Good Moral Character (GMC) question on the application, what should I submit?
- Court documents regarding incident
- Personal statement about incident
