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How to Apply for the MPJE/UMPJE

You must complete the process outlined below when applying for the MPJE or UMPJE. A thorough breakdown of the application steps, including answers to common questions, can be found in the Candidate Application Bulletin.

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Read the Bulletin to learn more about unique state licensure requirements and how to apply.

Steps to Apply

  1. 1

    Read the Candidate Application Bulletin and Learn State Licensure Requirements

    Fully understand the process and expectations for examination candidates and check your board of pharmacy’s website to see if there are unique requirements in the jurisdiction where you are seeking licensure.

  2. 2

    Apply for Exam Eligibility

    Apply in the Exam Services section of your NABP e-Profile and pay the application fee. See the information below regarding eligibility. Timelines and fees may vary depending on the jurisdiction.

    • If applicable, request ADA accommodations.
      • If you need test day accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), complete and follow the submission instructions on the Request for Testing Accommodations form. The form should be submitted with your online application.
    • Submit transcript upon degree conferral.
      • Transcripts are required if you have never taken the MPJE or UMPJE, regardless of your graduation year, are not licensed in the US, or have never submitted an official transcript to NABP. You must have an official transcript sent from your college of pharmacy to NABP in order to purchase the exam and receive an Authorization to Test (ATT). Learn more about how to submit your transcripts. 
  3. 3

    Purchase the Exam

    Once eligibility is granted, and your education has been verified by NABP using your official transcript, the purchase exam link will appear in your NABP e-Profile.

    After purchasing the exam, you will receive an ATT via email.

    • Purchase a UMPJE score transfer.
      • You may also purchase UMPJE score transfers at this time, or you may wait until after you have taken the exam. You may purchase score transfers up to 89 days after your exam date. Candidates are advised to purchase score transfer requests as soon as possible. Waiting until the last day may result in the score transfer request option being unavailable. (Score transfer is not available for the state-specific MPJE.) 
  4. 4

    Schedule the Exam With Pearson

    After receiving an ATT via email, you can then schedule your appointment with Pearson. You will receive a confirmation email from Pearson confirming the details of your appointment once it has been scheduled.

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Eligibility to Test

MPJE

We confirm eligibility to test for Arizona, Colorado, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Utah, and Wisconsin. There is an additional $85 fee for these jurisdictions during the application process, and candidates may be approved to purchase the exam after meeting all application requirements.

Jurisdictions not listed above have their own processes for confirming eligibility. The processing time varies per board. Check the board’s website for timelines.  

UMPJE

We confirm eligibility to test for all participating UMPJE jurisdictions. Candidates may be approved to purchase the exam after meeting all application requirements.

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Updates on your eligibility status will be noted in the Exam Services section of your NABP e-Profile.

UMPJE Score Transfer

The score transfer program saves time and allows you to move ahead with licensure in more than one participating jurisdiction as soon as you pass the UMPJE. Score transfers are not available for the MPJE.

Score transfer can be added to your UMPJE application in your e-Profile. You may select jurisdictions in addition to the primary jurisdiction where you are seeking licensure, and we will transmit your score to those boards of pharmacy that accept the UMPJE. 

Score Transfer Tips

    • Score transfer requests can be submitted via your NABP e-Profile up to 89 days after sitting for the UMPJE.
    • The cost is $105 per jurisdiction.
    • Purchase score transfer requests as soon as possible; waiting until the last day may result in the score transfer request option being unavailable.