Regulations for the Award of Chartered Chemist (CChem)
| CC1 | All candidates for Chartered Chemist have to be a Member (MRSC) or Fellow (FRSC). | |
| CC2 | Candidates are required to produce evidence of being awarded a RSC accredited degree at the standard of 1st or 2nd class honours and be engaged in the practice, application and/or teaching of chemistry. | |
| CC3 | Candidates who cannot fulfil the academic requirements in CC2 above must demonstrate that they have an in depth knowledge and critical awareness of a substantial area of chemistry. This is usually demonstrated by achievement of a suitable postgraduate award and/or appropriate professional development. Council, at its discretion, may require candidates to attend a Professional Interview, or undertake other procedures, to determine the extent of the candidate's understanding of chemistry. | |
| CC4 | All candidates are required to present evidence of professional attributes in a range of specific areas to a level prescribed by Council. This is accomplished by means of a two year Professional Development Programme (PDP). Candidates must register with the RSC at the beginning of the Programme. They are also, at the time of registration, required to nominate a mentor who is able to provide guidance in developing the attributes and to verify the evidence provided. | |
| CC5 | Candidates with substantial professional experience over at least ten years, and who believe that they have already achieved the level of professional attributes prescribed by Council, may apply for the direct award of Chartered Chemist without registering for the 2 year Professional Development Programme. In collating their submission, such candidates are required to identify a mentor who is able to assist with the collection of information and to verify the evidence provided. | |
| CC6 | For the final assessment, all candidates are required to provide the name of a referee who is currently a Chartered Chemist. If, however, the agreed mentor/assessor is not a Chartered Chemist, two referees will be required, one of whom should be a Chartered Chemist and another who should preferably be a scientist or engineer chartered by their own professional society or institution that is acceptable to the RSC. In all cases the referee is expected to have sufficient knowledge of the candidate's work. | |
| CC7 | Chartered Chemists are entitled to use the abbreviation "CChem" after their names. |
NOTE:
Candidates who experience difficulties in identifying a suitable mentor/assessor are advised to contact the Admissions and Qualifications office.
