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

C1  

  • Have passed a four-year Degree (BSc Honours Degree in Chemical Sciences) / Degree Level Programme (Graduateship Programme in Chemistry) offered by the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon.

OR  

  • Have obtained a Special/ Honours Degree with Chemistry as the principal subject from a recognized university/higher education institute.

OR  

  • Have obtained a BSc Degree from a recognized university/UGC-approved higher education institute with an adequate coverage of Chemistry (minimum of 24 credits/ equivalent), acceptable to the Council and at least an MSc/ MPhil Degree of two years duration in a branch of Chemistry from a recognized university/ UGC approved higher education institute or an MSc Degree of one-year duration with sufficient experience and/or attainments in the Chemical Sciences acceptable to the Council for a period of at least one year after obtaining such qualification.

OR

  • Have obtained a BSc Degree from a recognized university/UGC-approved higher education institute with an adequate coverage of Chemistry (minimum of 24 credits/ equivalent) and has had sufficient experience and/or attainments in the field of Chemical Sciences for a period of at least six years acceptable to the Council after obtaining such qualification

C2

  • Be able to demonstrate a high level of competence and professionalism in the practice of Chemistry and show his/her commitment to maintain his/her expertise for a period of at least five years subsequent to obtaining the qualifications and experience referred to in C 1 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 05 years

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