Associate membership (AMRSB)
We welcome bioscience graduates to our associate grade of membership.
If you have been awarded a degree containing at least 50% biology in the final two years of study, or have a minimum of three years' experience working in a full-time biology related position, you are eligible to apply for associate membership.
Those who can demonstrate equivalence through other education or training can also apply — please see below for details.
If your application is successful, you will be elected at the next election, held quarterly on the 1 January, 1 April, 1 July, and 1 October, and will be able to use the postnominal letters AMRSB.
Join today and receive:
- A subscription to The Biologist, the RSB's award winning members magazine, and access to the magazine's searchable digital archive going back to 2012.
- Access to the RSB's suite of newsletters tailored to different interests.
- Access to RSB events and activities.
- A 50% discount for the first two years for members of one of our Full Member Organisations or staff at HUBS institutions.
Plus:
- Help us celebrate the biggest annual celebration of the biosciences, Biology Week.
- Be part of one of the world's biggest networks of student and professional biologists.
| Annual fee | |
|---|---|
| Associate membership (AMRSB) | |
| Graduates | £95 |
| Recent graduates (2 years or less since graduation date)** | £47.50 |
| PhD students | £47.50 |
| Apprentices | £47.50 |
| Students in full time education (ie studying for an MSc or PhD) | £20 |
Plus a one-off £15 application fee*
*Non-refundable if applicant is not accepted for membership. Prospective members are encouraged to contact membership@rsb.org.uk to discuss their eligibility.
**Please email a copy of your degree certificate to membership@rsb.org.uk to apply at this rate.
If you are a member of one of the Society's Full Member Organisations you will also be eligible for a 50% reduced rate*** for the first two years of RSB membership.
*** Please note that this offer is only available to new applicants from our Full Member Organisations, and not current members or members of our Supporting Member Organisations. To take advantage of the reduced rate please contact us for further details.
If you do not have a degree, the RSB will consider applications for associate membership if you have been awarded:
- A biology based qualification equivalent to the QAA Framework for Higher Education Qualification (FHEQ) level 6.
- A biology based qualification equivalent to the QAA FHEQ level 5 and has obtained at least one year of professional experience working full time in a biology-related position.
- A biology based qualification equivalent to the QAA FHEQ level 3 or 4 and has obtained at least two years' professional experience working in a full time biology-related position.
- Any applicant who has obtained a minimum of three years' experience working in a full-time biology related position.
- Any applicant who has completed two years' CPD awarding at least 50 credits per year through our CPD scheme.
- Any applicant who has completed a bioscience NVQ or SVQ at level 4 incorporating the application of biological science.
- Any applicant who has completed a Bachelor of Education with science as the principal subject.
Any questions about joining?
If you are ready to join, you can start your application now via our membership portal, myRSB. You will need to create an account if you have not done so before.
If you have any questions you can email our membership team or call +44 (0)20 3925 3441.
Not quite old enough to join as an associate or student affiliate? School or college students aged 14 to 19 can apply to become BioNet members of the RSB.
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