Undergraduate Membership

Undergraduate Membership is for students completing their first degree in biochemistry or a molecular bioscience. If you’re studying pharmacology, genetics, neuroscience, biomedical science, or any other subject that includes the study of biological molecules, then undergraduate membership is for you.

Membership can provide you with a head start with your studies in molecular biosciences that helps set you up for success in your chosen career, whether you plan to remain a scientist or pursue a different path.

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Becoming an Undergraduate Member will help you to...

Advance your learning

As part of your membership, you can access...

discounted registration fees to attend our in-person and online training courses, covering practical, computational and soft skills
discounted registration fees for the Royal Society of Biology’s training courses, via our partnership
Care and Assistance grants* to support any assistance-related costs required for you to attend our events and training, available from the start of your membership

Gain valuable experience to excel in your future career through...

discounted registration fees to attend our dynamic programme of scientific events and conferences and hear about the latest exciting research
your first 2 years of Royal Society of Biology membership for half price, giving you access to additional benefits and its Continuing Professional Development programme
opportunities to have your voice heard in our science and education policy work by joining our Policy Network
opportunities to shape our activities via Annual General Meeting voting rights

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Key details

*Duration, cost and eligibility

Undergraduate Membership is for you if you are currently completing your first degree in biochemistry or a related course such as a molecular bioscience, or any subject that includes the study of biological molecules.

Members must be 18 years old or above.

1-year membership

Undergraduate membership costs just £19 for 1 year. Members on 1-year memberships can apply for member-exclusive grants* after 12 months of continuous membership.

3-year membership

Or, if you sign up for 3 years, this costs £51 (10% discount). 3-year members can also apply for member-exclusive grants* earlier, after 6 months of continuous membership.

*Please note that all grant funding is awarded by the Grants Committee based on a successful application in line with each grant's eligibility criteria.

Low- and middle-income countries

We offer a 50% discount on membership fees for those residing in low- and middle-income countries, as classified by the World Bank. Find out more about discounted membership on our member FAQs page.

Tax Relief

If you pay your own Society membership subscription and are a UK taxpayer, you can claim the tax back on your annual membership fee. Further details can be found on gov.uk.

For questions around costs or eligibility, please contact our Membership team who would be happy to assist or call them on +44 (0)20 3880 2793. You can also explore our FAQs webpage.

If you have questions about how Biochemical Society membership can support you, why not talk to your local Biochemical Society Ambassador? Our Ambassadors are Society members who you can contact with your questions about Society membership, and also include Student Ambassadors at either undergraduate or postgraduate level.

Explore our activities and support for undergraduates

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Understanding Biochemistry

Published in our journal Essays in Biochemistry, Understanding Biochemistry is a free, essential resource for undergraduates providing up-to-date overviews of key concepts in molecular biosciences.

Training

Covering all aspects of the Biochemical Society's training provision, including upcoming training courses, proposing a training event and training webinars.

Careers

Resources, tips and support for finding the right career and applying for jobs and university.

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Magazine

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The Biochemist

The official magazine of the Biochemical Society, The Biochemist is an essential read for anyone interested in the fundamental processes of molecular biology, health, and disease. Published bi-monthly, themed issues keep readers up-to-date with news and views on issues of relevance to the molecular bioscience community.