Chartered Scientist
Demonstrate your high levels of skill and experience across scientific disciplines as a Chartered Scientist (CSci)
CSci is an internationally recognised benchmark of professional quality and excellence, that demonstrates your high levels of professionalism and competence in science.
"Chartered Science status is internationally recognised as a becnhmark or professional quality and excellence. It demonstrates to the wider scientific community my level of expertise and knowledge"
Nicki, Principle Biomedical Scientist and Advanced Practitioner in Morphology, Autologous PBSCT Programme
Applying through the IBMS
To apply for professional registration as a Chartered Scientist (CSci) you must be either a Member or Fellow of the IBMS and show evidence of commitment to CPD for at least 2 years before your application.
You must also demonstrate M-Level 7 knowledge through qualification and practice (ideally at Band 7 or equivalent) and have four years postgraduate level professional experience.
Meeting CSci competency statement standards
As part of your application, you will also need to demonstrate that your professional knowledge and skills meet the standards set out in the Science Council's CSci competency standards statement.
Guidance on how to demonstrate you meet the standards can be found in our CSci application guidance.
Fees and application process
Fees
As an IBMS member it costs £49 annually to be a Chartered Scientist (CSci) through the Science Council providing you meet the criteria and your application is accepted.
Criteria
You must be a member of a professional body to apply for professional registration with the Science Council.
Your application
To apply:
- Read the CSci application guidance
- Download and complete the CSci application form and include:
- evidence of two years' CPD
- signature from a proposer who is a Chartered Scientist (CSci)
- payment
- Send your completed application electronically to christianburt@ibms.org or post to:
Registered Scientist
Institute of Biomedical Science
12 Coldbath Square
London
EC1R 5HL
Alternatively, you can apply directly through the Science Council on-line application system.
Further information
For help and advice, contact christianburt@ibms.org or call +44 207 731 0214 ext 141.
Assessing your application
If successful we will issue you with a certificate, your name will then be entered onto the Science Council's register of Registered Scientists and you will be able to use the designatory letters CSci.
To maintain your status as a professionally registered scientist with the Science Council you are expected to engage in CPD every year.
Support with your application
For further information or help with the application process contact our Science Council Registration Team at chartered@ibms.org or call +44 (0)207 731 0214 ext 141.