Undergraduate
Become an Associate Member
Join a thriving physics community
We hope you’re enjoying your time at university, whether you have just started or are further in your studies and have begun to get a sense of the many places that physics can take you, both personally and professionally. As your journey continues – and throughout your career – we’re here to support your passion for physics, and to help you build the knowledge, skills and contacts you need to excel.
Get ahead with your career
We support our members’ career aspirations and professional development. 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.
Our members work in education, academia, business, and the public sector, using physics and its applications to transform our lives and society.
"I joined the IOP at university to access impressive resources and opportunities available to me as an IOP Associate Member."
Associate Member
£15
Per year
Participate in student community events
Attend coding and other workshops live and via our on demand service
Keep learning and developing new skills
Network with peers who can help your career develop
Keep up to date with the latest physics news
What you'll need to join...
- Studying a physics or related qualification at university.
- Complete a simple online form
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.
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Improving access to physics in the UK, Ireland and further afield
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Raising the quality of taught physics degrees through our programme of Accreditation and Recognition
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Developing and leading standards of excellence for our community, through professional registration
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Celebrating the excellence in physics through our prestigious annual IOP Awards
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Enhancing physics’ role in building a greener economy
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Creating a blueprint for the future of physics R&D to help power the new industrial era
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Strengthening connections across the globe to share knowledge and opportunities to collaborate
"I joined the IOP whilst at university to access the community to meet other students and professionals in physics."
IOP resources and activities for undergraduates
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