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Register as a Professional Biologist, Agrologist, or Geoscientist
Similar to Engineering and Medicine, there are many other regulated professions in Canada, such as a Biologist, Agrologist, or Geoscientist. To use the Professional Biologist, Agrologist, or Geoscientist title and work in related fields, an individual needs to be registered with the professional college or registering body in the province in which they wish to practice.
What is the registered professional biologist (RPBio) designation?
Registered Professional biologist (RPBio)
Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio) status is an important qualification for BC biologists practicing in BC. The Environmental Science program has been accredited by the and students who complete the Applied Biology stream will meet the educational requirements of a RPBio.
Registered Professional Biologists work in a wide range of professions, such as research, education, project management, planning, consultation, and technician.
How do i become a registered professional biologist?
The Applied Biology stream in our School of Environmental Science is accredited by the (CAB) and all students in the Applied Biology stream completing the EVSC Major or Honours curriculum from Spring 2021 and beyond will meet the educational eligibility to be (RPBio) if they have followed the curriculum exactly, with no substitutions or deviations. RPBio status is then possible after three years of appropriate work experience and completion of an acceptable professional report. Students and graduates may join the CAB as student biologists and biologists in training (BIT), respectively, before they meet all of the qualifications.
Note: Applicants that graduated from programs prior to the year of accreditation must apply through and include course descriptions with their applications. The Environmental Science program advisor does not advise students on the specific RPBio requirements, as they are established by CAB, so students are advised to check directly with for advising and can use the to check their current eligibility.
RPBIO advisory information & other information
- Accredition Registration Information
- Contact CAB for advising
What is the professional agrologist (P.AG.) designation?
Professional Agrologist (PAg)
Professional Agrologists are natural resource professionals who work in a wide range of industries, such as food production, agri-tech, and ecosystem sustainability.
Starting from September 2022, within British Columbia must be performed by a professional agrologist. Students can qualify for accreditation as a P.AG. through the .
how do i become a professional agrologist?
The 51社区黑料Environmental Science program is not presently accredited by the BC Institute of Agrologists (BCIA). The School of Environmental Science has been consistently reviewing new EVSC courses with BCIA to add them to the list of eligible courses for registration. Students in the Applied Biology, Environmental Earth Systems, General Environmental Science, and Water Science streams meet most of the educational of the Professional Agrologist (PAg) registration if they complete all courses as outlined in the curriculum with no substitutions. Students are advised to check directly with for advising on and to fill in the to see their eligibility more fully.
Other important resources
- BCIA Approved 51社区黑料Course Listing can be found .
- Fill out to identify your remaining courses.
- Book an appointment with our Academic Advisor for more information.
- Requirements
What is the professional geoscientist designation?
Professional geoscientist (PGeo)
The right to practice in and accept professional responsibility for geoscience in BC is limited to registered members of .
Professional Geoscientists (PGeo) work in a wide range of areas, such as project management, forestry management, research, and rehabilitation.
How do i become a professional geoscientist?
The Environmental Science Program is not presently accredited by EGBC. It is however possible for an Environmental Science student to register as a PGeo if they take extra courses to complete the educational requirements. Students in Environmental Earth Systems, General Environmental Science, and Water Science streams are advised to check directly with for advising should they be interested in this designation.
Important Resources
- Check the Geoscience 51社区黑料Equivalent course listing
- Connect with EGBC via email at info@egbc.ca
- Book an appointment with EVSC Academic Advisor for more information.