Royal Society of Chemistry - Membership Grades and Post-nominals

Membership Grades and Post-nominals

The following are membership grades with post-nominals (designatory letters):

• Affiliate: (no post-nominal) The grade for students and those involved in chemistry who do not meet the requirements for the following grades.
• AMRSC: Associate Member, Royal Society of Chemistry The entry level for RSC membership, AMRSC is awarded to graduates (or equivalent) in the chemical sciences.
• MRSC: Member, Royal Society of Chemistry Awarded to graduates (or equivalent) with at least 3 years' experience, who have acquired key skills through professional activity
• FRSC: Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry Fellowship may be awarded to nominees who have made an outstanding contribution to chemistry.
• CChem: Chartered Chemist The award of CChem is considered separately from admission to a category of RSC membership. Candidates need to be MRSC or FRSC and demonstrate development of specific professional attributes and be in a job which requires their chemical knowledge and skills.
• CSci: Chartered Scientist The RSC is a licensed by the Science Council for the registration of Chartered Scientists.
• EurChem: European Chemist The RSC is a member of the European Communities Chemistry Council (ECCC), and can award this designation to Chartered Chemists.
• MChemA: Mastership in Chemical Analysis The RSC awards this postgraduate qualification which is the UK statutory qualification for practice as a Public Analyst. It requires candidates to submit a portfolio of suitable experience and to take theory papers and a one-day laboratory practical examination.