The British Pharmacological Society (BPS) is a friendly and collaborative community of professionals and students across the world, all working and studying in pharmacology or its related fields. Members include academics, clinicians, industry professionals and policy makers. Founded in 1931 – with just 38 members – we now represent around 4,000 members from over 60 countries.
As a vibrant science that studies drug action, pharmacology lies at the heart of biomedical science, linking together chemistry, physiology and pathology. Pharmacologists work closely with a wide variety of other disciplines that make up modern biomedical science, including but not limited to biochemistry, neuroscience, molecular and cell biology, genetics, immunology and cancer biology.
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.
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Membership categories, fees and benefits
| Membership category |
Annual fee |
Income tax relief for UK-based members |
Discounted rates at our meetings & workshops |
Networking with members worldwide, online & in person |
Access to our world-class journals |
Travel bursaries |
Study awards, grants & prizes |
Have your say in the strategic direction of the Society |
Develop your career through volunteer opportunities |
Fellows Directory |
| Undergraduate |
Free |
N/A |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
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✓ |
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| Early career |
£30 |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✘ |
| Full |
£105* |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
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| Fellow |
£175* |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| Honorary Fellow |
Free |
N/A |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
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| Affiliate |
£70* |
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✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
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✓ |
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✓ |
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*Direct debit discount: £20. Discounts also available to applicants based in low- and middle-income countries - email membership@bps.ac.uk for more information.
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Membership categories