Membership

A Fellow shall be a person who in addition to satisfying the conditions for Membership must

a. Have distinguished him/herself in the teaching, research and or professional application of Chemistry;
b. Have had at least Ten (10) years professional experience in his/her field after satisfying the minimum conditions membership
c. Have reached a position of seniority, experience and authority in his/her career;
d. Have been an active member in good financial standing for a continuous period of at least Ten (10) years;
e; Have been a registered member for a minimum period of Ten (10) years preceding the application.

Any individual who has made eminent contributions to the cause of Chemistry may be proposed and elected as an Honorary Fellow. Such an Honorary Fellow shall not vote or be voted for and shall not pay dues but shall receive the official publications of the society.

Any active member of ten years financial standing, consecutively may become a life Member by payment in one lump sum a minimum amount equal to twenty five times the prevailing annual membership dues. By this payment, the member becomes exempted from the payment of future annual dues during his life time. Each Life Member shall continue to exercise all rights and privileges of an active member.

A member must:

have obtained at least a bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related fields recognized by the CSN Council;

or (b) have a combined bachelor of science degree in which Chemistry is one of the major subjects in addition to having at least 2 years research or professional experience in Chemistry or related fields;

or (c) have obtained a higher National Diploma or equivalent qualification with specialization in any of Applied Chemistry/Industrial in any of applied Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry/Biochemistry Chemical technology techniques from recognized and accredited higher institution in addition to having at least 2 years post qualification experience in any of the related fields.

Or (d)  have an equivalent professional qualifications and research experience in Chemistry or related fields deemed by the Council to be equivalent to Sub-Sections (a) or (b)  or (c) above.

Any Organization or Body which encourages the advancement of Chemistry by active technical financial and moral support for training, research and development in Chemistry, shall be eligible to become a Corporate member. Such a corporate member shall enjoy all right and privileges of an active member

Any person for admission to the Affiliate Class of membership must satisfy the following:

• Have obtained a National Diploma or equivalent qualification with specialization in Chemistry related discipline or Technology from recognized tertiary institutions
• Shall have at last 3 years post-qualification experience in any of the related fields. An affiliate Member may be upgraded to full membership upon acquisition of appropriate higher qualifications and or cognate experience

A student shall be eligible for student Membership if he is engaged in the study of Chemistry in any tertiary institution recognized for the purpose by Council.

A Student Member shall have all the rights and privileges of an active member except the right to vote or hold office.

Student status must be certified by the student's Head of department or any senior staff of the Institution who is an active member of the society

Any person for admission to the Associate Class of membership must have minimum qualification of first degree in fields other than Chemistry, he/she shall enjoy all the rights and privileges of an active member except the right to vote or hold office. This class cannot be upgraded to full membership.