The cost of Professional Registration is determined by:
Application route
Through a licensed professional body
- Fees are set by the licensed professional body (please visit their website or contact them directly for details)
Through the Science Council’s Common Application Process (CAP)
- Fees are listed below
Registration award
- Chartered Scientist (CSci)
- Chartered Science Teacher (CSciTeach)
- Registered Scientist (RSci)
- Registered Science Technician (RSciTech)
Your chosen licensed professional body
- Membership fees may apply (see below)
Costs when using the Science Council’s Common Application Process (CAP)
When you first apply, there is an application fee payable at the beginning of the process to cover the costs of the support we provide to you. In addition to this, there is your registration fee (which differs between registers).
2026 Fees
Application Fees (no change from 2025)
| CSci/CSciTeach | £46 |
| RSci | £36 |
| RSciTech | £28 |
| RSci Apprenticeship | £26 |
| RSciTech Apprenticeship | £23 |
Annual Registration Fees
| CSci/CSciTeach | £55.50 per year |
| RSci | £32 per year |
| RSciTech | £22.50 per year |
2027 Fees
Application Fees
| CSci/CSciTeach | £TBC |
| RSci | £TBC |
| RSciTech | £TBC |
| RSci Apprenticeship | £TBC |
| RSciTech Apprenticeship | £TBC |
Annual Registration Fees
| CSci/CSciTeach | £TBC |
| RSci | £TBC |
| RSciTech | £TBC |
Membership Fees
If you are not currently a member of one of our licensed professional bodies, you will also need to pay a membership fee. Please check with your chosen licensed professional body for more information.
Ongoing Costs
Each year after your initial application you will need to pay:
Your registration fee to remain on the Science Council register.
Your membership fee to your licensed professional body.