Geneticist

OCCUPATION INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW:

• Who is the licensing body responsible for Geneticists in Alberta?
• What are the registration requirements for internationally educated Geneticists?
• What are the educational requirements for Geneticists in Alberta?
• What information resources are available for Geneticists in Alberta?

 

Who is the licensing body responsible for Geneticists in Alberta?

 In Alberta, you must be registered with the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists (ASPB) to practice as a Geneticist. Only registered members may call themselves Geneticist.

What are the registration requirements for internationally educated Geneticists?

Applicants must:

1. Apply to the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists. Applicants are encouraged to be aware of the registration criteria that include the Professional Experience Requirements, Required Submissions and Education requirements outlined on the (ASPB) website.
2. Documents that are not in English must be translated. Translation services can be found on The Association of Translators and Interpreters of Alberta website.  
3. Submit an International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) assessment certificate. This must include a completed Description of Course Work application.     

What are the educational requirements for Geneticists in Alberta?

(Note: Licensing bodies compare international education and experience to Canadian standards)

In Alberta, the University of Alberta in Edmonton offers B.Sc., M.Sc. and PhD degree programs in genetics and M.Sc. and PhD programs in medical genetics. Graduate studies are offered in the Department of Biological Science and the Department of Medical Genetics.

The University of Calgary offers B.Sc., M.Sc. and PhD degree programs in cellular, molecular and microbial biology through the Department of Biological Sciences, a Bachelor of Health Sciences degree program with a specialization in biomedical science through the Faculty of Medicine, and M.Sc. and PhD programs administered by the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Additional Occupational Information

For more information on occupational duties and wages, visit the Alberta Learning Information Service at www.alis.gov.ab.ca and search for Geneticist under occupational information.

What information resources are available for Geneticists in Alberta?

EDinfo
website: www.alis.gov.ab.ca/edinfo

ECO Canada (Environmental Careers Organization)
website: www.eco.ca

Genetics Society of Canada
website: life.biology.mcmaster.ca/%7Ebrian/GSC/

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
website: rcpsc.medical.org