What is professional registration?

Professional registration is a highly regarded peer-reviewed assessment providing external validation and recognition of your skills, knowledge and competence as a professional scientist or engineer.

It also demonstrates your professionalism and commitment to continually enhance your knowledge and skills to progress in your career.

Benefits of becoming professionally registered:

• Increased credibility in your field;
• Greater confidence in undertaking new roles and responsibilities;
• Enhanced opportunities for promotion and progression;
• Recognition for your commitment to regularly update your knowledge and skills.

Professional registrations offered by the IOP:
To reflect the diverse career paths and sectors that members work in, the IOP offers the following registrations:

• Registered Science Technician (RSciTech)
• Engineering Technician (EngTech)
• Registered Scientist (RSci)
• Incorporated Engineer (IEng)
• Chartered Scientist (CSci)
• Chartered Engineer (CEng)
• Chartered Physicist (CPhys)

How do I know what professional registration is right for me?

Registered Science Technician (RSciTech) – This registration is for members working in technical roles who are providing scientific services with minimal supervision. For more information and to apply, click here.

Engineering Technician (EngTech) –This registration is for members working in technical roles who apply proven techniques and procedures to help solve practical engineering problems. For more information and to apply, click here.

Registered Scientist (RSci) – This registration is for members working autonomously in a variety of scientific or higher technical roles. You will be resolving problems and identifying, reviewing, and selecting appropriate techniques, procedures, and methods within your role. For more information and to apply, click here.

Incorporated Engineer (IEng) –This registration is for members with experience of maintaining and managing applications of current and developing technologies. You may be undertaking work in engineering design, development, manufacturing, construction, and operation. For more information and to apply, click here.

Chartered Scientist (CSci) – This registration is for members who are effective leaders in their fields. You will be using your specialist knowledge and broader scientific understanding to develop and improve the application of science and technology, by scoping, planning and managing multifaceted projects. For more information and to apply, click here.

Chartered Engineer (CEng) – This registration is for members who are developing solutions to engineering problems using new or existing technologies. Alternatively, you may have technical accountability for complex systems with significant levels of risk. For more information and to apply, click here.

Chartered Physicist (CPhys) – This registration is for members who are effective leaders and experts in their fields. You will be using your physics knowledge and skills to develop solutions to complex problems and exercising significant levels of responsibility. For more information and to apply, click here.

Contact the Membership Team
Please email [email protected] or call 020 7470 4800 for further information.