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Can I be registered with the College if I don’t have a degree or diploma?

The College has options for applicants who do not have a degree or diploma, including:

  • Registered Biology Technologist (RBTech) – stream 3, which requires completion of 20 post-secondary courses and at least three years of experience.
  • Applied Biology Technician (ABT) – streams 1 & 2 require completion of 200 hours of course work, and stream 3 does not require formal training for applicants with more than three years of experience.
  • Applied Biology-Limited Licensee (AB-LL) category, which allows applicants with over five years of experience to demonstrate their competence in a specified area.

See the Credentialing Standard for additional information and requirements.