Professional Development, Qualifications and Registers

The RSC is involved in the assessment of various professional qualifications and awards and sets high standards of competence and conduct for professional chemists. We also maintain registers and directories which identify those members who have demonstrated a high level of competence in certain fields.

Professional Qualifications and Development

Registered Scientist and Registered Science Technician

New designations for the professional recognition of technicians and scientists

Chartered Chemist (CChem)

The award of CChem recognises the experienced chemical scientist who has demonstrated an in-depth knowledge of chemistry

Chartered Scientist (CSci)

The RSC is licensed by The Science Council to award CSci status

Mastership in Chemical Analysis (MChemA)

The statutory qualification for practice as a Public Analyst in the UK

NVQ Level 5 in Analytical Chemistry

National Vocational Qualification based on national competence standards required in the work place

MSc in Chemical Technology and Management

Distance learning programme in Chemical Technology and Management

Registers and Directories

Register of Qualified Persons

A Qualified Person has responsibility to ensure that the manufacture of medicines is properly controlled

Analytical Chemists Register

Analytical Chemists who have demonstrated their professional competence

Specialist in Land Condition (SiLC)

Accreditation for land condition professionals

Directory of Consulting Practices

Details of consulting practices and organisations with a range of expertises

Road Traffic Acts Analysts

A list of analytical chemists who can undertake analysis of blood and urine specimens for the determination of the alcohol content.