Chartered Scientist Information

Credibility amongst your scientific peers

Professional recognition as a qualified scientist is now available through the British Psychological Society.

Increasingly as we work in interdisciplinary settings it is vital for Psychologists to have professional recognition that is applicable across a range of scientific disciplines.

A Chartered Scientist is a professional for whom the knowledge and skills acquired in an accredited scientific training are critical to his/her job competence. The designation, conferred on behalf of the Science Council, reflects best practice in science and is viewed as a benchmark qualification throughout the science professions in the UK.

What does the title Chartered Scientist do?

• The prestigious Chartered Scientist title shows that your scientific work is grounded in best practice.
• It demonstrates that you are up-to-date with high level knowledge, skills and competencies as a scientist.
• It provides you with professional recognition that is recognised and respected in the wider scientific community.
• It gives your employees, colleagues and the public an assured quality standard for scientific knowledge, application and professionalism.
• You can use the post-nominal initials, 'CSci'.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

All Chartered Scientists are expected to complete CPD as part of their revalidation of the title, as you would to maintain Chartered Psychologist status. More information can be found in the CPD section.

Becoming a Chartered Scientist

It costs just £25 annually for the title through the Society, and you can apply for this award if you are:

• a graduate member with a research doctorate in psychology and at least two years' post-doctoral experience
• a chartered psychologist and also a Fellow or Associate Fellow of the Society
• a chartered psychologist with at least two years' post-Chartership experience

Chartered Scientist Application and Guidance

Please e-mail charteredscientist@bps.org.uk for further information.