Member (M欧美AV)

If you have at least three years of professional experience alongside a degree in the chemical sciences, you鈥檙e eligible for our core professional membership category. Wherever the chemical sciences take you, we鈥檒l support you every step of the way.

Becoming a Member (M欧美AV) means鈥�

Formal recognition of your professionalism and experience

Post-nominal letters

Use the letters M欧美AV after your name as a mark of proven expertise and experience.

Chartered status

Gain chartered status using one of a number of routes designed to suit your career path and specialism. Demonstrate your excellence in the practice of chemical science through CChem, CSci, CSciTeach, CEnv and CMgr.

Prizes and awards

Become eligible for 欧美AV prizes and awards that reward excellence and recognise achievements within our diverse community.

Directory of consultants

Free listing on the Directory of Consultants.

Specialist support throughout your career

My careers consultation gave me valuable advice that has helped me decide which way I want my career to go… More than anything it gave me a sense of confidence to follow the path I want.

Careers management support

Take advantage of unlimited one-to-one careers support (over the phone, face to face, online) and online guidance and resources to help you get the best out of your work, watch ChemCareers webinars, use our professional development tracker online CPD tool and get discounts on approved training courses.

News and developments

Use your access to Chemistry World, free article downloads and 35% book discount to keep up with the news and breakthroughs influencing your profession.

Share your expertise

Help to nurture the next generation of chemical scientists, or build your own knowledge by getting involved in mentoring and other activities.

Chemists’ Community Fund

Give and receive support through the Chemists’ Community Fund, helping you and your family find the right support when life gets challenging.

Research tools & discounts

Access publishing resources including 20 free article or eBook chapter downloads, one free 欧美AV journal of your choice, 35% off anything in our Bookshop, and free access to our Virtual library and Burlington House library.

Multiple ways to widen your network and share ideas

Member-run groups

Join divisions that focus on and support eight areas of the chemical sciences, and choose five of our 71 interest groups to connect with potential collaborators in our global community. Your first five interest group choices are free, and for a small charge you can join as many more after that as you’d like.

Local sections

Meet and network with a diverse range of members in your area. Contribute to local section activity and take part in an annual programme of events including scientific lectures, public lectures, school activities and social events.

Conference discounts and funding

Receive reduced registration fees for all of our centrally organised conferences and events, and receive travel grants and conference bursaries that support international collaborative research.

Saving money

Receive fantastic discounts on a wide range of products and services:

Travel

Package holidays, hotels, flights, airport parking, car hire, currency.

Lifestyle

Apple products, cinema tickets, phone calls, gyms, flowers, restaurants, theme parks, magazine subscriptions, gas and electricity, retail cash back.

Work & business

Venue finding, business phone tariffs, business landlines, stationary.

Insurance

Car, home, travel, medical and dental insurance, roadside assistance, life assurance.

Financial advice

Financial helpline, mortgage advice, conveyancing, tax returns.

Publications

Work and leisure magazines, publications from: Pharmaceutical Press, Foyles, Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford University Press.

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What you'll need to apply

鉁� A degree level qualification in the chemical sciences or equivalent

鉁� Your CV (If you don't have your CV to hand, you can use our template)

鉁� Two referees

鉁� If applying online: A credit or debit card

Upon clicking apply, you will first be asked to register for an 欧美AV account. You will be required to verify this from your email before beginning your membership application.

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Application guidance for Member (M欧美AV)

Our subscription year corresponds with the calendar year. Subscriptions for membership are due on 1 January.

1 year

£160

3 years

£432

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5 years

£680

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Alternatively, apply by post.

Reduced subscription rates

Reduced subscription rates are available to full time postgraduate students (including PGCE students), members earning below £31,000, unemployed members, those on parental leave and retired members.

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