Become a member

Free membership for undergraduate students studying a pharmacology-related topic during their first degree. Also available to medical students and pharmacy students.

For those in the early stages of their career, typically up to eight years after graduating from an undergraduate degree. Includes postgraduate students and postdoctoral scientists, foundation doctors and core trainees, clinical pharmacology scientists and pharmacists.

For professionals established in their careers and working in pharmacology and/or its related disciplines. Includes academic researchers, clinicians, industry scientists, pharmacists, medicinal chemists, regulatory professionals and more.

For those whose work or studies bring them into contact with pharmacology, but may not consider themselves pharmacologists. Includes research technicians, nurses, science teachers and science writers, as well as those who have pharmacology qualifications but who no longer work in the field.

Members who have demonstrated distinction and peer recognition in pharmacology. Fellows have made substantial contributions to the discipline through their work, their publication and presentation of research, their leadership, and their contribution to the British Pharmacological Society.

Members elected by the British Pharmacological Society in recognition of their sustained excellence and leadership in science, healthcare, and public service. Includes Nobel Laureates, international prize-winners, long-standing members of the BPS, and those who have advanced the discipline of pharmacology through their research, leadership and contribution to the BPS.

Existing BPS members who are currently taking, or plan to take, an extended leave from work can apply for Career Break membership. This ensures you retain access to your existing member benefits without needing to pay membership fees.

Existing Full members who have held continuous membership for at least five years and are now retired from full-time employment can switch their membership to our free Retired membership. This ensures you retain access to your existing member benefits without needing to continue paying your annual membership fees.

If you live in a low- or middle-income economy, you are eligible for a discount on our standard membership rates. Discounts will be applied when you apply for and/or renew your membership.