eStudent
Last updated: 6th January 2025
Kick-start your biomedical science career and show your commitment to the profession
Being an IBMS eStudent member looks great on your CV and shows future employers that you are committed to the profession.
What's included in your membership?
For just £13 a year you will have access to our benefits:
Free online access to the leading publications in biomedical science
The Biomedical Scientist and The British Journal of Biomedical Science are our professional and scientific journals that ensure our members are kept up to date on the latest news and guidance.
Free access to The Biomedical Scientist Live
eStudents can access our annual digital event, featuring a packed line-up of seminars, discussions and demonstrations for all members.
Exclusive invites are also open to members to our webinars and region and branches meetings, plus IBMS members can access discounted tickets for our biennial congress event.
Save today with IBMS Additions
IBMS Additions gives members money off their shopping, travel, leisure activities, holidays, health and wellbeing, motoring and much more.
Cinema goers can also get up to 40% off their tickets!
Save on biomedical science books
eStudents get 20% off their IBMS Accredited biomedical science course books with the Oxford University Press
Get the latest information on careers and how to secure a job or lab placement
eStudents are also the first to know about our free student events, including IBMS Student Congress the UK's largest biomedical science careers event.
Taking place in Birmingham every two years, it features speakers from a huge range of biomedical science backgrounds, covering a wide basis of knowledge on the profession.
Recognising your hard work and achievements
The IBMS President's Prize is awarded to eStudents who achieve academic distinction when graduating from an IBMS Accredited degree course.
To help universities organise and run events to promote the profession, eStudents can also apply for grants to celebrate Biomedical Science Day.
Get the latest information to support your education and first career steps
eStudents can access help on careers, placements and how to get HCPC registered.
Demonstrate your professionalism
All IBMS members are expected to display the highest standards of professionalism and a commitment to ethical conduct by following and adhering to the IBMS Code of Conduct.
Keep up to date with all that is happening in the profession
eStudents receive monthly newsletters, ensuring they are informed about the latest news and developments in biomedical science.
Network with experienced biomedical science professionals
The IBMS Mentoring programme is the perfect way for you to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to perform at a higher level, and it gives you access to impartial, non-judgmental guidance and support.
eStudents are also assigned to a local IBMS Branch or Region and can join and attend their meetings.
Become an IBMS member
Any student can join as an eStudent as long as you are currently studying on an undergraduate or postgraduate biomedical science degree course.
Sign-up today for membership for just £13 until 31st December 2025.
Please note
When you join, by providing the IBMS with the information requested, you are consenting to its use as indicated in the IBMS Privacy Notice.
Is your degree IBMS Accredited?
IBMS Accredited degrees are designed to give you tailored academic knowledge and basic practical skills in biomedical science for HCPC registration.
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