Applying For Chartered Scientist
The designation is available only to those scientists who can demonstrate the practice, application, advancement or teaching of science and who also stay up-to-date in their scientific field. Chartered Scientist is aimed at those practising science at the full professional level and at those for whom scientific knowledge or practice at that level form an essential element for the fulfilment of their role.

The benchmark route is a programme of study leading to a Masters degree or a relevant programme of study that is judged as being at an equivalent level. Other means of achieving the required standard can be through a combination of academic awards, vocational qualifications and experiential learning through work. All Chartered Scientists will have at least four years post graduation-level experience in the practice, application or teaching of science, of which two should be at an appropriate level of responsibility and, for a minimum of two years immediately prior to the application, have carried out appropriate professional development.

For further information on how to apply, you can download:

CSci - a mark of excellence (PDF)
CSci - professional standards (PDF)

The Science Council does not confer Chartered Scientist on individuals directly but only through member professional bodies that have been awarded a licence. The Licensed Bodies can confer the designation on individual members who meet the criteria – click here for a list of Licensed Member Organisations