Chartered Chemist
- Regulators
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- Royal Society of Chemistry
- Nations
- United Kingdom
- Sectors
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- Science
Regulatory or professional bodies
Chartered body
- Regulatory authority
- Royal Society of Chemistry
- Address
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Burlington House
Piccadilly
London
W1J 0BA - Email address
- accreditation@rsc.org
- Website
- https://www.rsc.org/
- Phone number
- +44 (0)2074 512 500
Regulation
Regulation summary
The award of CChem recognises the experienced practising chemist who has demonstrated an in-depth knowledge of chemistry, working at a Masters level and with significant personal achievements based upon chemical science, professionalism in the workplace and a commitment to maintaining technical expertise through continuing professional development (CPD).
Regulation type
Reserved activities
None - restrictions apply to use of title only
- More about regulated activities and titles
- https://www.rsc.org/careers/cpd/practising-scientists/chartered-chemist-cchem/
Qualifications and experience
New professionals
- Routes to qualification
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You would normally hold a Royal Society of Chemistry accredited degree, or have equivalent professional experience.
- More about qualification
- https://www.rsc.org/membership-and-community/degree-accreditation/find-accredited-courses/
Professionals from outside the UK
- Recognition for professionals outside the UK
- All - there are routes to recognition for professionals from all countries
- Summary of routes
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We accept applications from individuals in all countries. If you do not hold a Royal Society of Chemistry accredited degree then you will have to provide information on equivalence.
Registration
- Registration requirements
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CChem is for those working in the chemical sciences who have:
membership of the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC or FRSC)
a Master's-level (M-level) qualification in the chemical sciences, or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through experience
evidence that you meet the CChem attributes
a commitment to continuing your professional development.The application fee is £75.
The annual retention fee is £31 per year, paid with your membership renewal.
- More about registration
- https://www.rsc.org/careers/cpd/practising-scientists/chartered-chemist-cchem/
Legislation
- Title of relevant act or charter
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RSC Royal Charter 1848
- Website link to legislation
- https://www.rsc.org/