Applying for QP eligibility
The RSC, the Society of Biology and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (the Joint Professional Bodies) assess applicants for QP eligibility. You should apply through your own professional body.
If you are not an RSC member, you can find the requirements for joining on the membership section of the website.
Open the files for a description of the application process and all the documents you need to make an application. If you have more questions you should contact the QP Officer of your own professional body.
A new version of the application documents was issued on 27 September 2010.
Fees: the fees for QP application are: category A (Permanent provisions) £600; categories B, C, D and E (Transitional provisions) £200.
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Downloadable Files
QP Application Process
This is a brief description of the application process; you will find more details in the application documents
PDF (15k)
Study Guide
The body of knowledge which will be assessed
PDF (105k)
QP Guidance Notes for Applicants and Sponsors
To help you with your application
PDF (138k)
Application Form
Applying for assessment
Word (173k)
Sponsor Form
Your application must include support from your sponsor
Word (45k)
Code of Practice
All QPs are subject to a Code of Practice
PDF (265k)
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