Through the Royal Society of Chemistry I’ve met a lot of scientists I wouldn’t normally come into contact with, and in principle, any chemist I meet is a potential client.
Darren Smyth CSci CChem MRSC Patent and Design Attorney, EIP
Give yourself an advantage
Demonstrate your expertise in the chemical sciences, by gaining recognition through chartered status
Connect with a global community
Meet potential clients including the Industry and Technology Division and the Law and Consultancy Groups
Access scientific and technical information
You will gain access to publications such as the Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, Ullmann’s Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry and the EBSCOhost Research Databases through our Virtual Library
The Royal Society of Chemistry is the UK’s professional body for chemical scientists. We advance excellence in the chemical sciences by supporting and representing our members.
Join usYou could be eligible to be an Associate Member (AMRSC)
Benefits
- Develop your career with our Catalyst Conversation and demonstrate your professionalism in the workplace by gaining registered status
- Join Divisions and Interest Groups that match your career path and meet world experts in your subject area
- Read Chemistry World in print or online and keep up to date with the latest news and developments in the chemical sciences
What you need to apply
- A degree level qualification in the chemical sciences or equivalent
- Your CV (If you don't have your CV to hand, use our template)
- A referee who is a qualified member of a recognised professional body
- If applying online: A credit or debit card
- See the full regulations
Price: £79 per year
Reduced membership rates may be available
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You can also apply by post
You could be eligible to be a Member (MRSC)
Benefits
- Further your career by accessing unlimited one-to-one career support and gaining chartered status
- Join Divisions and Interest Groups that match your career path and meet world experts in your subject area
- Read Chemistry World in print or online and keep up to date with the latest news and developments in the chemical sciences
What you need to apply
- A degree level qualification in the chemical sciences or equivalent
- Your CV (If you don't have your CV to hand, use our template)
- Two referees
- If applying online: A credit or debit card
- See the full regulations
Price: £132 per year
Reduced membership rates may be available
Not sure this is for you? Contact us
You can also apply by post
You could be eligible to be a Fellow (FRSC)
Benefits
- Take advantage of our career team resources for yourself or your staff
- Use your considerable experience as a springboard for gaining chartered status
- Expand your contacts and help shape scientific policy by getting involved in our Divisions and Interest Groups
What you need to apply
- Five years’ professional experience or evidence of contribution to the chemical sciences (If you don't have your CV to hand, use our template)
- Two referees
- If applying online: A credit or debit card
- See the full regulations
Price: £152 + £50 non-refundable application fee
Reduced membership rates may be available
Not sure this is for you? Contact us
You can also apply by post
You could be eligible for Affiliate membership
Benefits
- Join Divisions and an Interest Group that match your career path and meet world experts in your subject area
- Read Chemistry World online and keep up to date with the latest news and developments in the chemical sciences
- Save money on eating out, books, cinema tickets and holidays
What you need to apply
- A referee who knows you personally
- If applying online: a credit or debit card
- See the full regulations
Price: £88 per year
Reduced membership rates may be available
Not sure this is for you? Contact us
