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Chartered Scientist

Professionally recognising those who work in the life sciences at a high level, Chartered Status engenders public confidence in professionals and gives employers confidence in their employees.

Chartered Scientist provides a benchmark for scientists working in pan-science roles. It is open to those with appropriate professional experience or those who have successfully completed RSB CPD for the past two years at Member (MRSB) or Fellow (FRSB) grade. Those with Chartered Scientist status are entitled to use the postnominals CSci after their name.

Whether you choose to join the Chartered Scientist or Chartered Biologist register depends on your particular job role, circumstances and personal self-identification as a biologist or scientist. The RSB welcomes applications from members wishing to gain both titles.

For any employer or organisation, having employees with CSci status shows that your staff are working to extremely high standards, demonstrates a high level of competency in your staff, and shows that the organisation is supportive of employees' ongoing career development.

This register is operated through a licence offered by the Science Council.

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Application Fee	£75
Renewal Fee	£60

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For more information on professional registration, read our Frequently Asked Questions

Joining the RSci register recognises my skills as a professional scientist, in particular the 'on-the-job' experience I have gained on top of my qualifications. The process allowed me an opportunity to reflect on the work I have done and has helped me appreciate how much I have learned over the past couple of years. I now have access to many CPD opportunities through the RSB, and keeping a record also allows me to reflect.

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I thought the registers were an innovative idea, because they relied on my work experience rather than academic qualifications, giving me the same chance to join as everyone else. Also, I liked that continued registration was dependent on CPD, as this would help me keep up to date.

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I joined the registers that document and guide maintenance of my core competencies as a biologist (CBiol), scientist (CSci) and teacher (CSciTeach). The register has guided my efforts to increase effectiveness and balance in research, service and teaching. Even more, it formally requires me to reflect on social impact, an aspect often lost. RSB registers assure competency and mentorship at all stages of career and are invaluable.

In my role, there is an expectation from regulatory authorities of being able to demonstrate that you are an appropriately qualified individual to perform safety assessments. Joining the UK Register of Toxicologists register has provided a visible and internationally accepted recognition of my professional skills and experience. I would recommend applying to join the register to any toxicologist who feels they have the appropriate experience.

I joined the Chartered Biologist register (CBiol) because I wanted to have recognition for the skills I have developed during my career and the commitment I have made to my professional development. I would really recommend joining a professional register as being part of a community that publicly holds itself accountable for high standards is something to be proud of and can help you to inspire others as well.

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I run my own business as a science consultant, trainer and auditor for environmental health and medical laboratory services, and it's very important for me to demonstrate knowledge and commitment to high standards in industry. In a nutshell, my professional registration helps me win contracts in a very competitive market.

I am the Production Manager at Wyevale Nurseries, responsible for the Biosecurity and Plant Health of 1.5 million shrubs, herbaceous, ferns and grasses at Wyevale Nurseries. Joining the plant health register has further bolster my biosecurity credentials, allowed me to feel more confident in my own plant health knowledge, and has opened opportunities to work with other plant health organisations.

Chartered Scientist

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