The award of chartered status recognises the well-developed skills, knowledge and professionalism of those working within the chemical sciences. They are part of a broader recognition and development framework that includes the professional registers: Registered Science Technician (RSciTech) and Registered Scientist (RSci).
Gaining Chartered Chemist (CChem), Chartered Scientist (CSci), Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) or Chartered Manager (CMgr) status demonstrates that you have:
- built on your academic achievements and developed professional skills in a work environment
- gained in-depth knowledge and critical awareness of your chosen area of the sciences
- developed strong scientific skills and are committed to improving them
- made a critical contribution to the success of your organisation, business or institution
- shown personal and professional integrity
- committed to developing your career, as well as advancing excellence in the sciences.
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Chartered Chemist (CChem)
Chartered Scientist (CSci)
Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv)
Chartered Manager (CMgr)
Maintaining chartered status
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Chartered Chemist (CChem)
Chartered Chemist is awarded to chemists who are currently employed in the chemical sciences.
For those in the early stages of their career, the award is achieved by completing a two-year professional development plan; those with more experience can apply immediately – you can find more details below about how this affects the application process.
Eligibility
To be considered for Chartered Chemist status, you:
- must be MRSC or FRSC
- should hold a Royal Society of Chemistry Masters level accredited degree; if you have an equivalent non-accredited degree or relevant experience, we may need more information
- must demonstrate that the chemical knowledge and skills derived from your education and training are critical to fulfilling the requirements of your job
- must demonstrate development of the CChem Professional Attributes.
Our two CChem programmes
We run two programmes for applicants with different levels of professional experience at the Masters level:
- A two-year Professional Development Programme (PDP) involving work-based training – this is for applicants with less than six years’ professional experience.
- A Direct Programme – this is for applicants with six or more years’ experience.
Costs
- Application fee of £75 for either programme.
- Retention of CChem is £27 per year, paid along with membership renewals.
How to apply
- Read the Achieving Chartered Chemist status: Requirements and information for applicants notes.
- Complete the Eligibility form and submit it along with your CV and registration fee.
Note: if you do not hold a formal Masters-level qualification in chemical science, you'll need to complete the Equivalence form as well.
Please remember to include your CV with these forms. - Then, start work on the PDP, or begin gathering your portfolio of evidence for the Direct Programme.
For both programmes you'll need to submit a final report form (either a PDP form, or a Direct Programme form), along with your portfolio of supporting evidence.
Throughout the process you will need to work with a CChem Mentor (normally your line manager). The role of the CChem Mentor is to guide you through the process and help you select the relevant evidence for each attribute.
Chartered Scientist (CSci)
Chartered Scientist recognises the professional practising scientists across a range of sectors.
Eligibility
To be considered for Chartered Scientist status, you will need to fulfil all the following criteria.
- Membership of the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC or FRSC)
- Masters-level (M-level) qualification
- Five years' postgraduate experience at Masters level
- Currently employed (including part time, self-employed and consultants) utilising your scientific background
Costs
This application cost includes a registration fee paid to the Science Council and a small administration charge that is retained by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
- Application fee of £75.
- Retention of CSci is £60 per year, paid along with membership renewals.
How to apply
- Read the Registration for the Chartered Scientist Programme guidelines.
- Complete and submit the Chartered Scientist registration form in accordance with the above guidelines.
Note: if you do not have a Masters level qualification you must also complete the Equivalence form as well. - When your registration has been confirmed, fill out the Final report form, and supply evidence of how you have met the required attributes by following the Guidance for the Chartered Scientist Final Report.
Once we receive this it will be sent to three assessors, who will make their decision based on your portfolio.
Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv)
Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) is a professional qualification that can be applied across all sectors. It provides a respected benchmark for individuals working to mitigate and solve environmental challenges. We award CEnv under licence from the Society for the Environment (SocEnv).
The process to apply is two-step. The first is an application form and CV. Once this has satisfied the assessors you will be invited for an interview.
Eligibility
To be considered for Chartered Environmentalist status you:
- must be MRSC or FRSC
- should hold an accredited Masters level qualification, or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge gained through experience
- must have at least four years’ relevant experience with key responsibilities relating to the environment and/or sustainability
- must be able to demonstrate that you meet the CEnv competences laid out in the application form.
Costs
This application cost includes a registration fee paid to the Society for the Environment and a small administration charge that is retained by the Royal Society of Chemistry
- Application fee of £200.
- Retention of CEnv is £58 per year, paid along with membership renewals.
How to apply
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Read the Achieving Chartered Environmentalist status: Requirements and information for applicants document
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Complete and submit the Chartered Environmentalist application form in accordance with the requirements. Please remember to include your CV when submitting your application.
Note: if you do not have a Masters level qualification you may also be required to complete an Equivalence form.
Achieving Chartered Environmentalist status: requirements and information for applicants document
Your application will need to be validated by two supporters who should review your form before it is submitted.
Maintaining chartered status
The requirements for holding chartered status include a commitment to continuing professional development (CPD). Maintaining chartered status is therefore subject to annual revalidation. In most cases, this means you keep a record of your CPD, and select the 'declaration' option during your membership renewal process.
Revalidation
Chartered award holders commit to maintain a record of their CPD activities. If you are selected for revalidation, you'll be asked to submit a report describing your relevant learning activities in three of the following five areas:
- Work-based learning (for example, supervising staff / students, reflective practice)
- Professional activity (involvement in a professional body, mentoring)
- Formal / educational (writing articles / papers, further education)
- Self-directed learning (reading journals, reviewing books / articles)
- Other (voluntary work, public service)
Log your CPD activities with our free online CPD recording tool.
Retain chartered status
If you're selected for revalidation, and wish to retain your chartered status, you'll be sent a revalidation form. Please make sure that you complete the form as specified, including the required information, and submit it by the indicated deadline.
The standards that have to be met in order to maintain your chartered status are:
- A registrant must maintain a continuous, up-to-date and accurate record of their CPD activities
- A registrant must demonstrate that their CPD activities are a mixture of learning activities relevant to current or future practice.
- A registrant must seek to ensure that their CPD has benefitted the quality of their practice
- A registrant must seek to ensure that their CPD has benefitted the users of their work (for example employees, customers, students)
- A registrant must present a written profile containing evidence of their CPD upon request
Retention fees
- CChem is £26
- CSci is £60
- CEnv is £58
This fee is per award, per year, paid along with your membership renewal.
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