Currently there are over 30 science apprenticeship standards from Level 3 – 7 that have been assessed against the requirements to join our professional registers for both Registered Scientist (RSci) and Registered Science Technician (RSciTech).
All of the apprenticeship standards listed below are fully aligned to our registers which means that in order to complete your application you will just need a copy of your apprentice certificate, and a copy of your CV:
Apprenticeship Level 3
- Battery Manufacturing Technician – RSciTech
- Food Industry Technologist – RSciTech
- Metrology Technician – RSciTech
- Mortuary Technician – RSciTech
- Including specialism: Anatomical Pathology Technologist
- Polymer Processing Technician – RSciTech
- Science Manufacturing Technician (2014) – RSciTech
- Science Manufacturing Technician (2023) – RSciTech
- Including specialism: Aseptic Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Technician
- Science Manufacturing Technician (2023) – RSciTech
- Including specialism: Biotechnology Manufacturing Technician
- Water Industry Network Technician – RSciTech
- Water Industry Treatment Process Technician – RSciTech
Apprenticeship Level 4
- Healthcare Science Associate – RSciTech
- Propulsion Technician – RSciTech
- Including specialism: Propulsion Test
Apprenticeship Level 5
- Dairy Technologist – RSci
- Senior Metrology Technician – RSci
- Technician Scientist (Version 1.0) – RSci
Apprenticeship Level 6
- Biomedical Scientist – RSci
- Clinical Trials Specialist – RSci
- Data Scientist – RSci
- Environment Practitioner – RSci
- Food Industry Technical Professional – RSci
- Geoscientist – RSci
- Healthcare Science Practitioner – RSci
- Materials Scientist Technologist – RSci
- Nuclear Scientist & Nuclear Engineer – RSci
- Scientist – RSci
Apprenticeship Level 7
- Bioinformatics Scientist – RSci
- Operational Research Specialist – RSci
- Research Scientist – RSci
- Soil Scientist – RSci
All of the apprenticeship standards listed below are majority aligned to our registers which means that in order to complete your application you will need:
- a copy of your apprentice certificate
- completion of competencies A1-A3
- employer supporting statement
- copy of your CV.
Majority aligned apprenticeships
- Laboratory Technician (Version 1.2) – Level 3 – RSciTech
- Simulation Based Education Technician – Level 3 – RSciTech
- Technician Scientist (Version 1.1) – Level 5 – RSci
- Nuclear Technician – Level 5 – RSci
- Regulatory Affairs Specialist – Level 7 – RSci
For assistance with completing competencies A1-3 please see the guidance documents at the top of this page.
If your standard is not shown, please click here to go to the full application How to apply for professional registration – Science Council
Apprentices can apply via this route with the following professional bodies:
Become a Registered Science Technician
Competence report – advice for applicants
Become a Registered Scientist
Competence report – advice for applicants
I found the (shortened application) process streamlined, straight forward, with lots of useful help and support that clarified the requirements of the application.”
Rodzers Zalitis
RSciTech