Apprentice

Apprentice membership is now free for everyone in the UK and Ireland*

Use code APP100 at checkout

* Apprentice membership costs are now waived for all apprentices in the UK and Ireland.

If you are working towards a work-based qualification such as a BTEC or Apprenticeship, joining the 91AV as an Affiliate gives you opportunities to gain additional recognition for your experience, connect you to a worldwide community and shows your passion for the chemical sciences.

Becoming an Apprentice (Affiliate) member means...

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 91AV 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 91AV 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 our historical collection 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.

Getting recognised for your experience

As the 91AV 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.

Registered status

Gaining professional experience in the workplace whilst working towards a chemical sciences qualification means you might be eligible to apply for registered status. Registered Science Technician (RSciTech) and Registered Scientist (RSci) are both awards that formally recognise the skills you have developed in your working environment.

Meeting the right people at the right time

Worldwide community of people

We are a worldwide community of people who are passionate about the chemical sciences. Join us and you will have endless opportunities to connect with people that want to help you get ahead.

Member-run groups

Keep in touch with the chemistry happening where you are through your local section, or join divisions and interest groups to pursue your passions. 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.

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

£22

2 years

£40

3 years

£59

4 years

£79

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