Undergraduate and Master's membership
Undergraduate and Master’s membership gives you access to a large network of physiologists as well as grants and support in order to assist you in your studies.
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Those studying physiology, biomedical or life sciences disciplines such as:
- Undergraduate students
- Master’s students
- Integrated MSc and MRes students
- Medical students (for the full duration of degree)
You may join at any stage of your degree and can remain an Undergraduate and Master’s Member until the end of your degree. Following this period, we hope you will upgrade to Postgraduate membership.
How much does it cost?
Undergraduate and Master’s membership is £11 each year until you complete your studies.
What are the benefits?
- Free or discounted registration rates at most Society Events
- Grant funding for travelling to attend conferences
- Career guidance and support
- Eligibility for many schemes under Supporting You including the Undergraduate Prize.
- Free online access to The Journal of Physiology, and Open Access titles Experimental Physiology and Physiological Reports.
- 35% discount on Wiley books
- 50% reduced rate on membership of the Royal Society of Biology for the first two years
How do I apply?
Click on Join now and you will be taken to the online application form
Membership Code of Professional Conduct: All members must abide by our Code of Conduct
How do I pay?
We accept the following payment methods:
- Credit or debit card
- Direct Debit for UK Account Holders. Download the direct debit instructions for your bank which must be posted to us. We will not accept electronic or faxed instructions
Membership discounts
We offer a 50% discount on membership fees for:
- Anyone living in a country that is listed by the World Bank as a low-income economy, lower-middle income economy or upper-middle income economy (You must be living in this country at the time of applying for membership);
- Anyone on a career break (one year discount only);
- Anyone on maternity or shared parental leave (maximum of one year discount).
If this applies to you please write to us at membership@physoc.org.
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 online.