The Science Council’s strength comes from its broad membership across disciplines and professions, and its ability to be both multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary in its approach. We take an inclusive approach to membership and welcome all qualifying organisations committed to high professional standards in science.
Membership of the Science Council will help you to
Collaborate with other leading science organisations though our facilitated Networks and Forums
Contribute to collective sector wide influencing activity that improves policy and practice for science and scientists
Demonstrate and enhance your EDI credentials by supporting you through our Diversity and Inclusion Progression Framework
Develop the next generation of scientists and technicians through initiatives such as our Technical Education project
Increase your membership by championing the importance of professional body membership
Demonstrate your commitment to supporting excellence in your scientific community through professional registration
Reinforce and raise professional standards by supporting you to become a licensed body and grow your registers
Support your members to demonstrate excellence in their field through our support for registrants
If you recognise the benefits of membership for your organisation we look forward to speaking to you about your application.
Apply for membership
If you’d like to explore your organisation becoming a member of the Science Council, find out more about the application process.
Explore more about how to apply for licensing
Apply for licensing
Licensing is the process used to determine which of our members are able to award our professional registrations.