Registered Science
Technician (RSciTech)
Registered Science Technicians work with minimal supervision in technical roles, delivering essential scientific services and support within laboratories, schools and universities, hospitals and in many other workplaces.
Applicants interested in applying for RSciTech registration, via IPEM, should hold at least Associate membership of IPEM.
*New shortened route to registration*
The Science Council has created a shortened application route to becoming professionally registered for apprentices. Applicants who have completed one of the eligible apprenticeships within the last 3 years will be able to apply through this route:
- Healthcare Science Associate L4
- Simulation Based Education Technician L3
You can find the full list of eligible apprenticeships and further information here: Apprentices - Technical Education.
Apply for RSciTech registration
To apply for RSciTech registration please complete this form. Once your application is processed we will be in touch to advise you of the next steps.
RSciTech Equivalence Route Report Template
Applicants for RSciTech 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.
