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'.

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.