Chartered Chemist Designation

A Member or Fellow or an experienced practicing Chemist seeking the award of the designation of Chartered Chemist shall need to demonstrate a high level of competence and professionalism in the practice of chemistry and show their commitment to maintain their expertise. They will need to have at least five years of professional experience subsequent to a good enhanced first degree or can demonstrate an equivalent level of attainment.

Every candidate for the award of the status of Chartered Chemist (C.Chem.) shall

  • be more than 30 years of age

C1  

  • have passed Graduateship Programme in Chemistry/ BSc Honours Degree in Chemical Sciences conducted by the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon.

OR  

  • have obtained a Special/ Honours Degree with Chemistry as the principal subject from a recognized university.

OR  

  • have obtained a BSc Degree from a recognized university with an adequate coverage of Chemistry (minimum of 24 credits/ equivalent), acceptable to the Council and at least a MSc Degree in a branch of Chemistry from a recognized university

OR

  • have obtained a BSc Degree from a recognized university, with an adequate coverage of Chemistry and have had sufficient experience and/or attainments in the field of Chemical Sciences for a period of at least 05 years acceptable to the Council

C2

  • be able to demonstrate a high level of competence and professionalism in the practice of Chemistry and show their commitment to maintain their expertise for a period of at least 5 years subsequent to obtaining the qualifications and experience referred to in C1 above.

AND

C 3

  • Such a person should provide evidence of possessing one or more of the following at a level acceptable to the Council.
    a) Has specialist chemical skills relevant to their practice
    b) Has in–depth knowledge of areas related to the field of chemical sciences.
    c) Has responsibilities based upon chemistry and has made a significant personal contribution.
    d) Demonstrates professionalism in the workplace.
    e) Has maintained chemical expertise through continuing professional development.

AND

C4

  • Be a Member of the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon for at least 03 years

Note ;
Recognized University: A University recognized by the Council of I.Chem.C.