Chartered Mathematician
- Regulators
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- Institute of Mathematics and its Applications
- Nations
- United Kingdom
- Sectors
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- Other
Regulatory or professional bodies
Chartered body
- Regulatory authority
- Institute of Mathematics and its Applications
- Address
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Catherine Richards House
16 Nelson Street
Southend-on-Sea
Essex
SS1 1EF - Email address
- post@ima.org.uk
- Website
- https://www.ima.org.uk
- Phone number
- +44 (0)1702 354 020
Regulation
Regulation summary
The Chartered Mathematician designation (postnominals CMath) represents high levels of professionalism and competence in mathematics and its applications. Chartered mathematicians are practicing professional mathematicians who are committed to keep pace with advancing knowledge in mathematics and its applications.
It is awarded by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications only.
Regulation type
Reserved activities
None - restrictions apply to use of title only
- More about regulated activities and titles
- https://ima.org.uk/becoming-chartered/
Qualifications and experience
New professionals
- Routes to qualification
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Chartered Mathematician registration is a masters level designation awarded to professional mathematicians who can demonstrate:
• FHEQ level 7 qualification (or equivalent professional competency) in mathematics;
• suitable level and length of postgraduate training, experience and professional standing in the mathematical field;
• and a commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD). - More about qualification
- https://ima.org.uk/becoming-chartered/chartered-mathematician-designation/
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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Chartered Mathematician registration is open to anyone who can demonstrate that they meet the criteria. Qualification equivalency can be demonstrated against the QAA framework for masters level.
- More about recognition for professionals outside the UK
- https://ima.org.uk/becoming-chartered/chartered-mathematician-designation/appendix-a/
Registration
- Registration requirements
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Chartered Mathematicians must be a Member (MIMA) or Fellow (FIMA) of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications. Registration is subject to annual renewal and continued professional development participation.
- More about registration
- https://ima.org.uk/becoming-chartered/chartered-mathematician-designation/
Legislation
- Title of relevant act or charter
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IMA Royal Charter 1990 (last amended July 2015)
- Website link to legislation
- https://ima.org.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Royal_Charter_updated_July_2015.pdf