As a student working towards a qualification in the chemical sciences, Royal Society of Chemistry membership is there to help you make confident decisions about your future and give you the tools to stand out amongst your peers.
Your membership proves your commitment to chemistry and gives you an edge during your studies. It doesn’t stop there though; your membership includes opportunities for support, advice, collaboration and networking that will put you on the path to success. And we’ll be with you every step of the way.
Joining us means...
Exploring your career options
From solving crimes with forensics to beating diseases through drug discovery, the possibilities for chemical science graduates are endless.
Maybe you’ve decided you want to work in the lab. Or maybe you prefer the idea of being based outdoors. Perhaps you haven’t thought about it at all yet.
Whatever stage you’re at, our career support is here to help:
- Narrow down your options using expert advice on the different career paths open to you, then access support materials including CV tips, guides to submitting applications and videos on developing your professional skills to get your career plan off to a flying start.
- Once you’ve found your path, we’ll be there to help with practical tips for job hunting, refining your interview technique and networking to raise your profile with potential employers.
Become a Registered Scientist (RSci)
Is a year in industry part of your degree? If so, you’ll have the chance to showcase your professional skills to employers with the RSci award.
Whatever you’re interested in…
Becoming a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry demonstrates your love of chemistry and gives you the edge you need to get ahead, during your studies and beyond graduation.
If you become a member, you’ll get to join our divisions, which cover nine areas of the chemical sciences, and two specialist interest groups.
These networks organise meetings, conferences and events and give you the chance to make connections and share information and ideas. They can also help with access to funding and training in the areas you’re interested in, and provide opportunities for volunteering – great for building your CV.
Meeting the right people at the right time
Scientists. Teachers. Industry and business experts. Thought leaders. You.
We’re a worldwide community of people who are passionate about chemistry. Join us and we’ll tell you about events, conferences, talks and work experience.
From like-minded scientists to potential employers, you’ll have endless opportunities to connect with people who want to share their experience and knowledge and help you get ahead.
Being a Royal Society of Chemistry member has put me in contact with plenty of ‘chemists by trade’ who have taken the same journey as me and become experts in their field.
Being the first to know
Every day, chemists are finding solutions to some of humanity’s biggest challenges. If you join our community, you’ll be among the first to know about the latest developments and breaking news from the world of chemistry.
Our website and newsletters will help you keep up to date and make studying easier too.
Every month we’ll send you:
- Chemistry World – the latest chemistry news and research, distilled, along with information about student placements. Read it in print, or on your computer, phone or tablet.
- Newsletter and email alerts – find out what other members are up to so you can be part of it.
You’ll also have free access to:
- Our library – based in London, it gives you access to loanable books and journals, the Historical Collection, and our image collection.
- Chemistry search service – if you can’t get to our library to do your research, our chemical information specialists can help. They can answer your questions by email or point you to someone else who will know.
- Selected Royal Society of Chemistry journal and eBook content – plus 35% off books and Molymod® molecular modelling sets in our online shop.
Membership allows you to attend a range of events and access publications such as Chemistry World. It offers career support, funding for placements and networking opportunities. Joining has made me feel like a valued member of the scientific community.
Saving money
Our members get:
- Deals on everything from travel to getting your NUS card.
- Over £50 in savings on your core textbooks.
A degree in chemistry provides you the knowledge but it is the journal articles, news, emails and involvement with the Royal Society of Chemistry that has acquainted me with chemistry in action.
Join us
What you'll need to apply
The name of a supporter (for example, a lecturer at your university)
If applying online: a credit or debit card
£20 per year
Discounts are available when you apply for multiple years membership (£36 in total for two years, £51 in total for three years and £68 for four years), please contact membership@rsc.org if you would like to apply for multiple years membership or click 'Apply by post' to complete the form and email it to us.
Reduced subscription rates are available to full time postgraduate students (including PGCE students), and low-income and retired members. Find out more and download a declaration form.