Membership
join the bpsa
Full membership to the British Pharmaceutical Students’ Association (BPSA) is open to first year graduates and undergraduate MPharm students. All BPSA members are also members of both the European Pharmaceutical Students’ Association and International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation. As the ‘Official Student Body of The Royal Pharmaceutical Society’, all full undergraduate members of the BPSA are also members of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS). All this is for free!
MPharm undergraduate
As an MPharm undergraduate, you are a full member of the BPSA, RPS, IPSF and EPSA. There are many opportunities for you to travel abroad, enter competitions with generous prizes, attend conferences, and get involved in your profession!
The BPSA Executive works to ensure the views of our members are represented across the nation through meetings and statements.
To learn more about what the Royal Pharmaceutical Society offers you, visit the rpharms website. The only ways to become a BPSA/RPS undergraduate member is to sign up here:
Just graduated?
If you are about to, or have just graduated, congratulations! You are onto the next stage of your Pharmacy journey. The BPSA will continue to support you until you are qualified. The BPSA has a dedicated Graduate Officer ready to support you whenever you need it.
Your membership also comes with free UKCPA membership, once you have been given your graduate member ID, you can sign up for UKCPA membership here.
Unfortunately, your undergraduate membership does not continue to graduate membership unless you re-register!
not an mpharm student or recent graduate?
Not to worry, some of you may still be able to benefit from a range of BPSA activities. If you are an OSPAP student, you are eligible for full BPSA membership via the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. Associate membership (not an MPharm student or trainee pharmacist) is available to others at the discretion of the Executive. Membership to the International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation is available for up to four years post-graduation, and for up to two years for the European Pharmaceutical Students’ Association.
AS A BPSA MEMBER YOU WILL GET:
Representation of members at meetings with external bodies in Pharmacy.
The chance to win generous prizes in the BPSA’s prestigious sponsored competitions.
An opportunity to network with fellow students, senior peers, sponsors, distinguished members of the profession and individuals in the Pharmaceutical Industry.
Automatically become a member of the European Pharmaceutical Students' Association (EPSA) and the International Pharmaceutical Students' Federation (IPSF).
Have the opportunity to travel the world through multiple international events or experiences such as the Student Exchange or Twinnet Programme.
Get access to our multiple annual events, with opportunities to work on your soft skills, professional development and make a name for yourself in the profession.
Membership also provides you with free access to UKCPA via this form.
and included royal pharmaceutical society membership means:
Access to the online version of Medicines, Ethics and Practice - the MEP.
Online access to the Pharmaceutical Journal, Clinical Pharmacist and Tomorrow's Pharmacist online and via the app.
At least 25% discount on all Pharmaceutical Press titles, including FASTtrack books covering the main areas of study for your degree.
Library support services.
Student of the Year award. In association with the BPSA, the RPS award the Student of the Year prize at our annual awards evening
Access to organised resources to help with your studies on our Student Hub.
Access to the RPS Mentoring Platform - become a mentee or mentor.
Visit the RPS’s Student Hub for more information on our Student offer.
Associate Membership to The rps - NOT PART OF BPSA GRADUATE MEMBERSHIP
As the official student body of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, we encourage trainee pharmacists to sign-up to RPS Trainee Pharmacist Membership and RPS Associate membership, which require a membership fee payable to the RPS, and come with perks and resources.
But remember, as a trainee pharmacist, you can remain a BPSA member for free via this form!