Associate

Take your first step into the profession and get the tools you
need to enhance your career

As an IBMS Associate member, we will support your professional development and help you to build upon your skills, experience and knowledge of biomedical science.

What's included in your membership?

From just £6.40 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

  • Demonstrate your skills with the IBMS Certificate of Achievement
  • Join IBMS membership groups to connect with others across the UK

Join events

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

Protect your work

  • Access discounted indemnity insurance to suit your employment
  • Follow the IBMS Code of Conduct to demonstrate your professionalism

 

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
  • Access tools and resources to promote biomedical science to the public

Connect and be supported

  • Join our mentoring programme for guidance and career support
  • Get 24/7 free legal advice through our member helpline

Save money

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

 

Who can become an Associate? 

You must be working in biomedical science and hold either:

  • a qualification ranging from Level 2 (GCSE, City and Guild Level 2)
  • an ordinary (non-honours) degree
  • UK ENIC confirmed undergraduate qualification that is not equivalent to a UK Honours degree.

You are also eligible if you are taking the IBMS Certificate of Achievement, part 1 or part 2

 

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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