Chartered Scientist (CSci)
Chartered Scientists represent the best professional scientists working in the UK and abroad. They demonstrate effective leadership, using their specialist knowledge and broader scientific understanding to develop and improve the application of science and technology by scoping, planning and managing multifaceted projects. Chartership as a scientist reflects the wide variety of sciences and their practice, recognising high levels of skill and experience, independent of discipline.
Applicants interested in applying for CSci registration, via IPEM, should hold at least Associate membership of IPEM and would be awarded Full membership upon successful CSci registration.
Apply for CSci Registration
To apply for CSci registration please complete this form. Once your application is processed we will be in touch to advise you of the next steps.
Chartered Scientist Equivalence Report Template
Applicants for CSci who do not hold a Level 7 or above qualification must complete an equivalence report. The purpose of the report is to evidence that you have gained the knowledge equivalent to a Level 7 qualification through work-based learning. Equivalence is evidenced against the QAA (Quality Assurance Agency for Education) descriptors.
Competence report: advice to applicants
When completing the application form applicants for CSci will need to demonstrate competence across five areas. Guidance on whatthe assessors will be looking for under each competence is provided below but the examples are just indicative – there will be many other valid examples you can choose.
Chartered Scientist Equivalence Report Guidance
View our guidance notes for those interested in applying for CSci through the equivalence route