Registered Scientist

Achieving the high professional standard of demonstrating your professionalism and commitment to your role Public recognition for your knowledge and experience Development of skills and competence Can improve your chances of promotion Holders are entitled to use designatory letters RSci Free access to personal and career development tool called myCPD

You can apply online by logging in to your IFST account. Please ensure you have read the guidance document (below) before submitting your application. Applications for Registered Scientist (RSci) require demonstrating sufficient experience against 5 areas of different competencies. If you are not a member yet, check your eligibility and apply here. Our online tool will guide you step by step through the following requirements: - Competence report - CV or linkedin profile - Name of one referee - Copy of highest qualification - Current membership and registration fees. Please note that IFST membership is compulsory for anyone joining a professional register.

Your application will be assessed by our Membership Assessment Panel (MAP). The Panel are all experienced food professionals who will be looking for you to draw on your direct experience to provide clear evidence that you have required the knowledge and skills not only to do your job, but that you are able to go beyond the basic requirements and use your initiative and experience to find solutions and make improvements. The Panel may ask you to re-submit your competence report related to specific aspects of your application.

If your application is successful, you will be required to maintain a CPD portfolio, and achieve 25 hours of CPD each year. The CPD year runs from 1 April to 31 March, and registrants are audited every few years to ensure that their CPD meets the standards set by the Science Council. More information on this is available on the IFST website or by contacting us JoinUs@ifst.org

Should you have any questions or need assistance in completing your application, please contact us. A recording of a webinar on becoming a Registered Scientist is available here Please note that the Science Council has a shortened application route for apprenticeships that have been deemed as aligned. More information is available here Good luck and we look forward to receiving your application!

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