Chartered Chemist (CChem)

The award of CChem is considered separately from admission to a category of RSC membership. 

Candidates for CChem need to:

• be MRSC or FRSC;
• hold an RSC accredited degree or equivalent;
• demonstrate that the chemical knowledge and skills derived from their education and training are critical to fulfilling the requirements of their job;
• demonstrate development of twelve Professional Attributes.

Those with less than 10 years appropriate postgraduate experience complete the Professional Development Programme (PDP) route, while those with more can register for the Direct Award route.

The assessment process is identical for both routes. The only difference is that Direct Award candidates can submit their final report and portfolio of evidence any time after registration is confirmed and the evidence can include retrospective material.  PDP lasts a minimum of 2 years.

Further details of each route can be obtained by downloading the guidance notes.

If you prefer not to apply online, you can download a PDF copy of the form and send by post or contact the Membership Department and an application form will be sent by post.