Microbiologist

OCCUPATION INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW:

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

 

Who is the licensing body responsible for Microbiologists in Alberta?

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

What are the registration requirements for internationally educated Microbiologists?

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 Microbiologists in Alberta?

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

The following post-secondary institutions offer graduate degree programs as well as bachelor's degree programs that include courses in microbiology:

• The University of Alberta in Edmonton.
• The University of Calgary.
• The University of Lethbridge.

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 Microbiologist under occupational information.

What information resources are available for Microbiologists in Alberta?

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

Alberta Society of Professional Biologists
website: www.aspb.ab.ca

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