Chartered Mathematician (CMath) is a

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Mathematics Mathematics is an area of knowledge that includes the topics of numbers, formulas and related structures, shapes and the spaces in which they are contained, and quantities and their changes. These topics are represented in modern mathematics ...

awarded to professional practising mathematicians by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) in the

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. Chartered Mathematician is the IMA's highest professional qualification; achieving it is done through a rigorous peer-reviewed process. It provides formal recognition of a member’s qualifications in Mathematics, professional practise of Mathematics at an advanced level, technical standing, and commitment to remain at the forefront of Mathematics theory and practise throughout one's professional career. The required standard for Chartered Mathematician registration is typically an accredited UK MMath degree, at least five years of peer-reviewed professional practise of advanced Mathematics, attainment of a senior-level of technical standing, and an ongoing commitment to Continuing Professional Development. A Chartered Mathematician is entitled to use the post-nominal letters CMath, in accordance with the

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granted to the IMA by the

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. The profession of Chartered Mathematician is a 'regulated profession' under the

European professional qualification directives The main European legal instruments covering the mutual recognition of professional certification, professional qualificationsis: Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications. The directive covers the European Economic Ar ...

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Institute of Mathematics and its Applications website
Mathematics education in the United Kingdom

Mathematician A mathematician is someone who uses an extensive knowledge of mathematics in their work, typically to solve mathematical problems. Mathematicians are concerned with numbers, data, quantity, structure, space, models, and change. History On ...

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