Typical age 25

The main professional grade requiring an accredited Masters degree, or equivalent, in a relevant science, technology or engineering field, coupled with at least four years' approved training and responsible experience. Registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Chartered Scientist (CSci) is available depending on academic qualifications and field of activity. Professional Members are usually expected to exercise independent technical judgement in both practical experience and the application of scientific or engineering principles. They will be innovative in technical matters through the activities of materials/process use and selection, development, research and manufacturing technology. Normally Professional Members will have direct responsibility for the management or guidance of technical staff and other resources. The assessment procedure includes an interview.

Candidates who do not hold minimum academic qualifications should refer to the Guidelines to the Technical Report Route (pdf file 548k, Word doc 376k) Longer periods of relevant experience are required.

Requirements

To understand the requirements of Professional Membership of the Institute (MIMMM with or without CEng or CSci), please refer to the following:

 

Application Guide to Professional Membership (Word Doc 334k, pdf file 498k)
This Guide gives full details of the grade, completion of application forms, supporting documentation required and the application process. It also includes Competence and Commitment statements for both CEng and CSci.

 

Self-Assessment Checklist for CEng MIMMM (Word Doc 63k, pdf file 73k)..
This allows you to assess yourself against certain criteria before you start making your application, to show whether you are likely to meet the requirements for Professional Membership.

Candidates who do not hold the minimum academic qualifications for this grade should refer to the Guidelines to the Technical Report Route (Word doc 376k, pdf file 548k)

All forms which you need to submit to apply for Professional Membership, together with supporting and explanatory information, are available for download on this page.

When you submit your application it should contain the following:

1. Membership Application Form (pdf file 151k)
   Completed by yourself, signed by yourself and your sponsor.
2. Academic Certificates
   Certified copies of academic certificates (if not already on our files)
3. Professional Review Report
   Maximum 5 sides A4, printed and single sided, signed by yourself and your sponsor
4. Case Study
   Maximum 5 sides A4, printed and single sided, signed by yourself and your sponsor
5. Two Referee Forms (pdf file 16k)
   To be enclosed with your application, unless these have been sent directly by your referees to the Membership Department. Referees must be of the same grade or higher than that for which you are applying (ie MIMMM or FIMMM).
6. Application Fee
   The amount is £130 for a new member and £65 if you are upgrading your current membership.

Please note that your application form, professional review report and case study must be signed by you and your sponsor.

If you have any queries about the application process, please contact us using our online enquiry form or call us on +44 (0)1782 221717.

We look forward to receiving your application.