Registered Scientist Technician

Professional Recognition as a Registered Science Technician (RSciTech)

The Registered Science Technician (RSciTech) professional recognition award is open to members of the Society of Biology with a Level 3 qualification (England, Northern Ireland and Wales) or Level 6 qualification (Scotland) or their equivalent who can also demonstrate the required professional competences and a commitment to CPD.

Professional Recognition allows you to demonstrate your skills, knowledge and commitment to self-development at each stage of your career. By providing a pathway and assistance to progression, the Society of Biology is with you throughout your career. 

Registered Science Technician is a nationally recognised professional award which has a recognised standard of competence and expertise which:

•    Demonstrates your skills experience and knowledge
•    Signals your commitment to continuous improvement by undertaking continual professional development (CPD)
•    Exemplifies your transferable skills.
•    Improves your professional status and recognition.
•    Allows the use of the letters RSciTech after your name.
•    Provides progression to the higher awards of Registered Scientist and Chartered Status.
•    Gives access to life- long learning via membership of the Society of Biology.

For more information please contact

Joanne Needham
joanneneedham@societyofbiology.org
020 7685 2550

To apply please visit the MySociety portal.

Level 3 Qualifications are awards such as STEM subject A levels and BTEC National Diplomas and Certificates. Level 6 Qualifications include STEM subject Highers and SVQ 3 awards. Please see the qualifications and equivalency document for more information. STEM subjects are Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics .If you don’t have a Level 3 or 6 award then you will need to demonstrate an equivalent level of experience, please see the qualifications and equivalency document on our web site.