Membership

The Biochemical Society is a global community at the forefront of molecular bioscience, bringing together students, researchers, educators, and professionals who are unlocking the secrets of life at its most fundamental level.

As a member, you'll gain exclusive access to valuable opportunities to engage with cutting-edge science, advance your career development, and collaborate within our vibrant, international community of experts.

Join us and be part of the discussions, collaborations and discoveries shaping the future of molecular bioscience.

Discover your membership category

We’re proud to support molecular bioscientists across all career stages, sectors and specialisms with tailored benefits. You can choose to join for either 1 or 3 years, offering you the flexibility to try us out, or make a longer-term investment in your career and save by doing so.

Undergraduate member pipetting into a tube

Postgraduate member presenting a poster at a conference

Early career member giving a talk at a conference

Full member having a conversation at a conference

Emeritus member at the lecturn giving a talk

Associate member showing another member some documents

Fees & discounts

Our membership fees, which came into effect in December 2024:

	Fee
Category	1-year	3-year
Undergraduate	£19	£51
Postgraduate	£32.5	£88
Early Career	£55.5	£150
Full	£101	£272
Emeritus	£32.5	£88
Associate	£26.5	£71

Choosing a 3-year membership option saves you 10%. There is a discount on membership fees for anyone living in a country that is listed by the New World Bank as a low income/lower middle income or upper middle income developing economy. You must be living in this country at the time of applying for membership.

We recognise that your support needs and requirements depend on your current role in molecular biosciences, or the stage you are at in your career. Our categories offer distinct, tailored benefits, to ensure our members get the right support at the right time - explore the category webpage relevant to you to discover how you could benefit.

Have questions about membership? Our frequently asked questions (FAQs) page contains further information.

If you cannot find the answer you're looking for, do get in touch with our Membership team who will be delighted to assist you.

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Our community

The Society’s community is at the heart of all that it does. Our members are deeply involved in driving our exciting programme of activities, collaborating with us to advance the field, and sharing their knowledge and expertise to support others on their molecular bioscience journeys.

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