As member of the BPS, you will have ample opportunities to network with our diverse and friendly members, share your insights, learn from others and gain valuable experiences and knowledge to help you advance in your career.
Prizes and awards recognise the contributions and development of our members throughout their careers. Grants offer funding for the development of projects, events or tools that promote, engage or educate. Bursaries provide financial support to help members attend scientific conferences. Search the opportunities available and check your eligibility.
There are lots of ways you can use your time to become more involved with the British Pharmacological Society and to help promote and advance pharmacology.
Our Ambassadors are members who have a passion for sharing their science, promoting pharmacology and representing the Society.
Where will a career in pharmacology take you? Whichever stage of education or career training you’re at, these pages will help you find out more about the diverse career paths and opportunities that are open to you. Choose the section that best describes you, and find resources and information to help you as you look at your next steps.
Find out what pharmacology is, why it is important, and the difference that pharmacologists make to the world.
Read examples of pharmacology careers from within the Society and find out the different pathways people have taken.
Discover how studying pharmacology can lead to exciting careers in science, medicine, and clinical practice, with pathways from A-levels to medical school and beyond.
Here you will find our teaching resources for higher education, covering core curricula and prescribing safety.
Discover the various ways the Society can support you in your career, whether you're a recent graduate, an established professional or a leading expert.
Take a look at the funding available to support your next career steps.
Find and apply for the latest jobs, volunteering roles and internships from within the Society and from external organisations.
The British Pharmacological Society is a charity with a mission to promote and advance the whole spectrum of pharmacology. We lead the way in the research and application of pharmacology around the world.
The British Pharmacological Society is made up of various groups of people across the world and across the fields of science and medicine. They range from students to professionals to world-leading experts.
Our committees and groups oversee key areas of the BPS’s strategy. Learn more and meet the Chairs.
BPS Fellows and Honorary Fellows have made significant contributions to pharmacology, as well as to the Society itself. Find out about them and their achievements.
The Society commits to placing equity, diversity and inclusion at the heart of pharmacology, whether in terms of the opportunity for a successful career or in benefitting from pharmacology research. Pharmacology is for everyone.
Our annual review and accounts show how we support and advance pharmacology. Recent years are available online and earlier years can be downloaded as PDFs.
Partner event
March 2027
The BPS are proud to be a partner for EPHAR 2027, taking place in Frankfurt, Germany 9-11 March 2027.
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