The right register for you
Demonstrate high levels of professional practice and competence through the Science Council's professional registers
Find the Science Council professional register that best fits your qualifications and experience.
Registered Science Technician (RSciTech)
If you:
- are an Associate member of the IBMS
- hold a level 3 qualification or equivalent
- have one year's professional experience and
- are committed to continuing professional development (CPD)
RSciTech is the right register for you.
Need further information on suitable level 3 qualifications, CPD and the cost of RSciTech registration?
Download our RSciTech guidance for applicants.
Not an IBMS member? Find out how to join the IBMS as an Associate member
Registered Scientist (RSci)
If you:
- are an Associate or Licentiate member of the IBMS
- hold a level 5 qualification or equivalent
- have two years' professional experience and
- are committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
RSci is the right register for you.
Need further information on suitable level 5 qualifications, CPD and the cost of RSci registration?
Download our RSci guidance for applicants.
Not an IBMS member? Find out how to join the IBMS as an Associate or Licentiate member.
Chartered Scientist (CSci)
If you:
- are a Member or Fellow of the IBMS
- hold a level 7 qualification or equivalent level vocational qualification
- have at least 4 years' post-graduate professional experience.
- can evidence of commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for the 2 years prior to your application
CSci is the right register for you.
Need further information on suitable level 7 qualifications, CPD and the cost of CSci registration?
Download our CSci guidance for applicants.
Not an IBMS member? Find out how to join as a Member or a Fellow.
Now you've found the right Science Council register for you can follow our quick and easy application process on our CSci, RSci and RSci Tech pages.