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
£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