Registered Scientist

Registered Scientist (RSci) is a professional qualification in the United Kingdom that was introduced in 2012 as an extension to the Science Council's existing professional registers. ^[1] This register extends the framework to allow professional recognition for higher technical roles. Holders of this qualification can use the post-nominal letters RSci. The Registered Scientist and Registered Science Technician (RSciTech), which was introduced at the same time, were developed with the support of the Gatsby Charitable Foundation. ^[2]

The UK Government stated in their Plan for Growth that this type of accreditation allows employers to trust the abilities of graduates. ^[3] This is due to the requirement of applicants to provide evidence that they meet specific competencies in their day to day role. ^[4]

Licensed bodies

The professional bodies listed below are licensed to award the Registered Scientist title. ^[5]

• Association for Science Education
• Institute of Biomedical Science
• Institute of Food Science and Technology
• Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine
• Institute of Science and Technology
• Institute of Water
• Institution of Chemical Engineers
• Royal Society of Chemistry
• Royal Society of Biology

References

1. "Professional Registers". Professional Registers. Retrieved 7 January 2015.
2. "Professional Registers". Science Council. Retrieved 7 January 2015.
3. Great Britain: Parliament: House of Lords: Science and Technology Committee (2012). Higher Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects.
4. Professional Registration: Gain the recognition you deserve. Royal Society of Chemistry. 2014.
5. "What is professional registration". Professional Registers. Retrieved 7 January 2015.