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Take your career to the next level and develop your
technical and professional knowledge

Being an IBMS Member provides you with opportunities to develop specialist knowledge and supports your career development.

What's included in your membership?

From just £15.80 a month, you will have access to our benefits:

Stay informed

  • Access our award winning Biomedical Scientist magazine and British Journal of Biomedical Science
  • Receive regular newsletters with professional updates

Build your career

  • Progress with IBMS higher and expert qualifications
  • Access discounted indemnity insurance to suit your employment

Join events

  • Free access to the Biomedical Scientist Live digital event
  • Invitations to webinars, branch meetings, and discounts for IBMS Congress

Demonstrate professionalism

  • Follow the IBMS Code of Conduct to uphold high professional standards
  • Apply for Science Council registration as a Chartered Scientist (CSci)

Save money

  • Save with IBMS Additions on shopping, travel, health and more
  • Get up to 40% off cinema tickets

 

Develop your knowledge

  • Access online learning including webinars, Congress recordings and education hub workshops
  • Record your CPD using our dedicated online system

Get involved and recognised

  • Apply for awards, grants and bursaries to support your development
  • Join IBMS membership groups or take part in public engagement initiatives

Connect and be supported

  • Join our mentoring programme to support the next generation
  • Get 24/7 free legal advice through our member helpline

Show your status

  • Use the post-nominals MIBMS
  • Stand for leadership roles including advisory panels, examiner roles or IBMS Council

Professional support

  • Access tailored guidance and resources for your work and professional concerns
  • Stay involved in campaigns and help shape IBMS position statements

 

Who can become a Member? 

To become an IBMS Member, you must hold one of the following:

  • An IBMS Specialist Diploma
  • An IBMS Diploma of Specialist Practice
  • A comparable professional qualification (e.g. CPSM/IBMS discipline-specific logbook, STP, BBTS Specialist Certificate, BISHI Diploma, SMLTSA professional board exam)
  • A postgraduate M-level qualification in a biomedical science-related subject (e.g. MSc, MPhil, MBA), or an overseas equivalent confirmed by UK ENIC, plus two years of relevant professional experience
  • Two years of relevant professional experience plus an IBMS Certificate of Expert Practice in Point of Care Testing, Molecular Pathology, or Laboratory IT and Clinical Informatics

 

Did you know?

UK taxpayers can claim up to 20% tax relief on IBMS membership. We'll show you how when you join.

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Membership fees

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Membership help

Help and advice about joining the IBMS with answers to our most frequently asked questions

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Our membership team are on hand and always happy to answer any of your questions you have on joining us

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