Biologist Licence: Moving from British Columbia to Alberta
The short answer
Extra steps
A Registered Professional Biologist from British Columbia must complete an ASPB membership application, be confirmed in good standing by the BC CAB Registrar, pay the ASPB membership fee, and complete an ethics quiz. Source
“A R.P.Bio from British Columbia who wishes to become a P. Biol. in Alberta is required to complete an ASPB membership application form, be confirmed as an R.P.Bio in good standing by the BC CAB Registrar, and pay the ASPB membership fee. All regulated members must also complete an ethics quiz as prescribed by the Association.”
aspb.ab.ca/college-of-applied-biology-applicants
Both provinces
| Licensed in British Columbia | Moving to Alberta | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence status | Licence required | Title protected |
| Regulator | College of Applied Biology | Alberta Society of Professional Biologists |
| Guide | Biologist in British Columbia | Biologist in Alberta |
Steps to transfer
Complete ASPB membership application
Source
“A R.P.Bio from British Columbia who wishes to become a P. Biol. in Alberta is required to complete an ASPB membership application form, be confirmed as an R.P.Bio in good standing by the BC CAB Registrar, and pay the ASPB membership fee.”
aspb.ab.ca/college-of-applied-biology-applicantsComplete the ethics quiz
Source
“All regulated members must also complete an ethics quiz as prescribed by the Association.”
aspb.ab.ca/college-of-applied-biology-applicants
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