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Professional Qualifications

Information on becoming a Chartered Environmentalist or a Chartered Scientist with the RSC can be see below

Environmental Worker

Chartered Environmentalist

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. The RSC awards 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.
 
Requirements

  • Membership of the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC or FRSC)

  • Masters-level (M-level) qualification, or an equivalent experience four years' postgraduate experience at Masters level with key responsibilities relating to the environment and/or sustainability

  • Evidence for the CEnv attributes in four areas:

  1. Application of knowledge and understanding of the environment to further the aims of sustainability

  2. Leading sustainable management of the environment

  3. Effective communication and interpersonal skills

  4. Personal commitment to professional standards, recognising obligations to society, the profession and the environment.

​Costs

  • Application fee of £200.

  • Retention of CEnv is £57 per year, paid along with membership renewals.


​For more information please see the Chartered Environmentalist section of the RSC website.
Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) (rsc.org)

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Science Lab

Chartered Chemist

Chartered Chemist (CChem) is a professional qualification for those working in the chemical sciences. It can be applied across a range of sectors, and may be gained by teachers, writers, science communicators and other practitioners, as well as academic or industrial chemists.

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Requirements
To be considered for Chartered Chemist status, you need to fulfil all of the following criteria:

  • Membership of the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC or FRSC)

  • Masters-level (M-level) qualification

  • Qualification in the chemical sciences, or an equivalent experience

  • Evidence for the CChem attributes

  • Commitment to continuing your professional development.

Costs
This application cost includes a registration fee and a small administration charge that is retained by the Royal Society of Chemistry.

  • Application fee of £75

  • Retention of CChem is £30 per year, paid along with RSC membership renewals

 
For more information please see the Chartered Chemist section of the RSC website.
Chartered Chemist (CChem) (rsc.org)

Laboratory Scientist

Chartered Scientist

Chartered Scientist (CSci) is a professional qualification that can be applied across a range of sectors. The RSC awards CSci under licence from The Science Council.

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To be considered for Chartered Scientist status, you need to fulfil all of 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

 
For more information please see the Chartered Scientist section of the RSC website.
​Chartered Scientist (CSci) (rsc.org)

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