On 2 April 2007, the adaptation route to membership was launched. Further details are below.

Adaptation route 1
This was previously an option of the graduate 3 route to membership but has been renamed as adaptation route 1 as it requires candidates to 'adapt' to RICS membership criteria by undertaking further study.

All requirements are the same, and these are outlined on the routes to membership table that can be downloaded from the right-hand column of this page.

Please visit the relevant links below for further details:

• Candidate guidance
• Approved adaptation route 1 professional bodies
• APC FAQ - General questions
• APC FAQ - Enrolment
• APC FAQ - Interim 
• APC FAQ - Final assessment
• July 2006 APC guides for candidates, supervisors, counsellors and employers, templates, and timings 
• July 2002 APC guides for candidates, supervisors, counsellors and employers, and templates 
• APC pathway guides 

Adaptation route 2
This route is for applications from within the European Union from candidates who wish to practise as a chartered surveyor in the United Kingdom.

There is an EU directive that ensures mutual recognition of professional qualifications. RICS is a 'designated body' under EU law for deciding whether or not qualifications from other EU countries would permit an individual to practise as a chartered surveyor in the UK.

Details are included on the routes to membership table that can be downloaded from the Downloads column of this web page. 

For further information, please contact A J Williams e ajwilliams@rics.org.