Chartered Scientist
The AIPS is licensed by the Science Council to award Chartered Scientist (CSci) status to appropriately qualified members.
The designation CSci is intended to ensure high and improving standards across all scientific disciplines, reflects best practice in science and sets a benchmark level throughout the science-based professions. CSci is aimed at those practicing science at full professional level and at those for whom scientific knowledge or practice at that level forms an essential element for the fulfillment of their role.
CSci is appropriate for staff in senior scientific and leadership roles – candidates will typically (but not exclusively) be qualified to at least QCF level 7 and applying their knowledge in their roles. Candidates who do not have a relevant qualification at Level 7 will need to provide an equivalency report in support of their application. CSci status is a well established benchmark across the professions.
If accepted as a Chartered Scientist, you will be entitled to the use the letters CSci after your name, subject to payment of an annual fee and on a yearly basis you will be required to re-validate your registration by demonstrating that you are still professionally active and that you have engaged in Professional and Personal Development.
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Minimum Criteria for Chartered Scientist (CSci)
Applying for CSci
Renewing your CSci Registration