Affiliate

If you don’t have a formal chemical science qualification, Affiliate membership shows your passion for chemistry, and connects to our worldwide community.

Becoming an Affiliate means…

A place in our global scientific network

Tap into our community

Scientists, teachers, industry experts and thought leaders who can share their experience and knowledge to help you get ahead.

Member-run groups

Join any of our eight divisions and three of our 71 interest groups to meet other people with similar scientific interests and expertise (join three interest groups for free, pay a small charge to join as many more after that as you like).

Discounts on conferences and events

Receive a minimum discount of 15% on registration fees for all of our conferences and most events.

Working towards registered status

As the Royal Society of Chemistry is a well-respected professional body, earning recognition from them demonstrates that I am committed to developing my professional behaviours, as well as the skills and knowledge required to be working within the industry.

Turn your knowledge into a professional qualification

Work towards becoming a Registered Science Technician (RSciTech) or Registered Scientist (RSci).

Easy access to information, guidance and resources

Career support

Our career support is here to help; providing you with expert advice, online career planning and continuing professional development tools.

Online access to the latest knowledge

You can get online access to the latest knowledge with Chemistry World, free article downloads, discounts to books or journals and access our historic library.

Webinars

Regular webinars offering insights and advice on different job choices.

Discounts on approved training courses

Develop your skills on discounted courses from our approved training catalogue.

News and developments

Read Chemistry World magazine online to get the latest news from the chemical sciences.

Publishing resources

Receive 10 free article or eBook chapter downloads, 35% off anything in our Bookshop, free access to selected RSC journals and free access to our Virtual library and Burlington House library.

Chemists' Community Fund

Our confidential service provides support for all members and their families in times of difficulty.

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.

Join us

What you'll need to apply

✓ A referee who knows you personally

✓ If applying online: A credit or debit card

See the full regulations

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

1 year

£109

3 years

£295

Save 10%

5 years

£463

Save 20%

Next steps

Upon clicking apply, you will first be asked to register for an RSC account. Once you have verified this account you will be able to continue on and begin your membership application.

Apply online

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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Need some help?

Get in touch with us for guidance on the most suitable category for you at membership@rsc.org or Ask us a question