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- Become a member
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  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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  Prizes, awards, grants & bursaries
  
  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.
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  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.
  - Ambassador Scheme
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- UK Pharmacogenetics & Stratified Medicine Network
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Careers & education

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.
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  What is pharmacology?
  
  Find out what pharmacology is, why it is important, and the difference that pharmacologists make to the world.
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  Studying pharmacology
  
  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.
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  Here you will find our teaching resources for higher education, covering core curricula and prescribing safety.
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  Career development
  
  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.
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About the BPS

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.
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  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.
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- Equity, diversity & inclusion (EDI)
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  Equity, diversity & inclusion (EDI)
  
  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.
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  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.

Events calendar

Grow your network, learn from experts and share your research at scientific events run by the BPS and our partners.

Covalent Modulation in Drug Discovery

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Join us in Cambridge on 7-8th October 2026, where we will bring together established leaders and emerging investigators…

Cambridge

07/10/2026 08/10/2026

From Bench to Beyond: Exploring Career Pathways in Pharmacology

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Early Career Professionals are invited to join this dedicated symposium ahead of the Presidents Lecture, designed to…

Glasgow

21/10/2026 21/10/2026

President's Lecture

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Save the date and join us for this year's prestigious President’s Lecture, a highlight of the BPS calendar! This year,…

Glasgow

21/10/2026 21/10/2026

Partner event

Irish Association of Pharmacologists (IAP) Annual Meeting 2026

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06/11/2026 06/11/2026

Partner event

Genomics and Precision Medicine Congress 2026

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Former BPS President, Professor Sir Mark Caulfield, will speak on a panel on 'The Future of Personalized Medicine:…

10/11/2026 10/11/2026

Pharmacology 2026

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This year's BPS Annual Meeting will take place in Manchester. Registration and abstracts submissionsare now open!

08/12/2026 10/12/2026

Partner event

10th European Congress of Pharmacology

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The BPS are proud to be a partner for EPHAR 2027, taking place in Frankfurt, Germany 9-11 March 2027.

09/03/2027 11/03/2027

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