The designation Chartered Scientist (CSci) is intended to ensure
high and improving standards across all scientific disciplines. It
reflects best practice in science and is set as a benchmark level
throughout the profession.
Chartered Scientist is aimed at those who are involved in the
practice, application, advancement or teaching of science and those
for whom scientific knowledge at an appropriate level forms an
essential element for the fulfilment of their role.
By becoming a Chartered Scientist you send a clear signal to
future employers, colleagues and the public as a whole, about the
quality of your scientific knowledge, application and
professionalism.
CIWEM holds a licence from the Science Council to award
Chartered Scientist to suitably qualified applicants.
The benchmark route is the successful completion of a programme
of study leading to a Masters degree or a relevant programme of
study, together with work experience that is judged as being at an
equivalent level. However wholly experiential learning will also be
considered as an alternative route.
In addition, you will need to have at least four years
post-graduation level experience in the practice and application of
science in environmental and water management. For at least two of
the four years, you should be able to demonstrate that you have
held an appropriate level of responsibility for Chartered
Scientist. If you do not hold a Masters level qualification then
you must have a minimum of 7 years experience in the practice of
science and environmental management.
Applicants will also need to
demonstrate the following
abilities:
- Deal with complex issues, both systematically and creatively,
make sound judgements and communicate their conclusions clearly to
specialist and non specialist audiences
- Exercise self-direction and originality in solving problems,
and exercise substantial personal autonomy in planning and
implementing tasks at a professional level
- Continue to advance their knowledge, understanding and
competence to a high level
Applications for Chartered Scientist can be made at the same
time as applying for Member or Fellow of CIWEM. On receipt of your
completed application form and application fee, your academic
qualifications and experience will be considered and you may be
invited to attend a Professional Interview for membership of CIWEM
and registration as a Chartered Scientist. On successful completion
of the Professional Interview, you will be nominated by CIWEM to
join the Science Council Register. Once accepted, you will be
entitled to use the designatory letters CSci after your name. Once
you are accepted and awarded CSci you will be expected to present
an annual CPD return in order to retain your registration.
