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Associated professionals

Become an Associate Member

Join a thriving physics community

We are the professional body for physics in UK and Ireland and our members work in education, academia, business, and the public sector, using physics and its applications to transform our lives and society.

We’re the community for everyone who cares about physics, and together we are striving to build a thriving, diverse physics community. We also provide a platform for networking and collaborating, where our members can help us shape the future of physics, as we are the voice of the physics community.

Enhance your career with membership

Whatever your ambitions for the future and wherever you are working with a connection to physics,we will support you to achieve your career aspirations and professional development. Membership resources, activities and opportunities will help you to enhance your knowledge, grow your contacts and advance your career. 

We will support you to gain recognition through a professional registration matching your background, qualifications and aspirations.

Become an Associate Member

Associate Member grade for professionals working with a connection to physics.

Join the IOP today and become part of our vibrant community pushing boundaries and making a difference. We will support you to:

  • Expand your knowledge
  • Connect with your community
  • Become professionally registered
  • Advance your career

Concessionary rate criteria apply; for full details view Membership registration and fees.

£118

per year

Concession £35

Gain recognition through a professional registration 

Keep learning and developing new skills 

Attend events and workshops live and accessible via our on demand service 

Discounted Member rates for conferences 

Network with peers who can help your career grow 

Keep up to date with the latest physics news 

What you'll need to join...

  • No formal degree in physics but you have gained equivalent knowledge in the workplace
  • Current CV and cover letter

Unlocking the potential of physics together

Our ambitious strategy sets out our intention to transform the physics landscape for the UK and Ireland, and ensure a thriving physics ecosystem that will contribute to innovation, discovery, research, growth and debate in the UK, Ireland and beyond.

  • Improving access to physics in the UK, Ireland and further afield​

  • Raising the quality of taught physics degrees through our programme of Accreditation and Recognition​

  • Developing and leading standards of excellence for our community, through professional registration 

 

  • Celebrating the excellence in physics through our prestigious annual IOP Awards

  • Enhancing physics’ role in building a greener economy​

  • Creating a blueprint for the future of physics R&D to help power the new industrial era​

  • Strengthening connections across the globe to share knowledge and opportunities to collaborate​

Membership support and community networks

Professional registration

Get registered

Join us for one of our online workshops to find out all you need to know about applying for a professional registration.

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Continuing professional development

CPD activities

The IOP is committed to providing a range of CPD activities for our members to achieve their career goals and increase their professionalism.

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Physics community

Member networks

Our member-only groups and local and national branches bring the whole physics community together, creating opportunities to learn, gain experience, network and collaborate.

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