To become a Member of RSPH, you first need to
Sign-up for an Online Account -
which simply verifies your email address and gives you access to secure parts of the RSPH website. Alternatively, if you already have an Online Account, please
LOGIN first, to continue with your Membership Application. Or you can read all about RSPH Membership below!
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have verified your email address and entered a password - which will be encrypted and only known to you - you can continue with your Application.
Why Become a Member of RSPH?
- RSPH is one of the world's longest-established public health bodies - with roots extending all the way back to the mid-nineteenth century and the passing of some of the very first Public Health Acts in modern history. We have evolved into a contemporary, forward-thinking organisation - tackling the public health issues our members care about.
- As a Royal Society and an entirely self-funding charity, we remain independent of both governmental and political control. Our loyal members' continued support - through membership fees and other donations - makes this possible.
- In addition to supporting our campaigning work and charitable endeavours, membership of RSPH demonstrates your commitment to and engagement with the sector,
gives you exclusive access to our peer-reviewed journals - Perspectives in Public Health (all members) and Public Health (Fellows-only) - and entitles you to use the relevant post-nominals after your name (ARSH, MRSH or FRSPH).
Eligibility Criteria and Fees
Membership is open to anyone working in public health or the wider health sector, those studying for a public health related degree (or equivalent) or, indeed, anyone with a lifelong interest in protecting and improving the public’s health and in supporting public health initiatives in the United Kingdom and around the world.
We offer 4 main Grades of Membership:
- STUDENT For students undertaking a full time undergraduate or post-graduate qualification in public health or a related discipline.
- ASSOCIATE A career commitment to the improvement of population health and/or wellbeing.
- MEMBER A career committment to the improvement of population health and/or wellbeing. AND Educated to Bachelors Degree or equivalent from an academic
institution or a recognised professional body. OR Hold a Level 3 (or above) qualification from the RSPH or other recognised professional body.
- FELLOW A career commitment to the improvement of population health and/or wellbeing. AND Educated to post-graduate level or equivalent from
an academic institution or a recognised professional body. OR 5 years experience in a public health related post. OR A registered Member of the UKPHR.
Our standard Annual Membership Fees are: Students - £25, Associates - £40, Members - £107 and Fellows - £153 (updated August 2020). We offer a 5% discount on the annual fee for payment by Direct Debit. Please note that there is also a £35 one-off joining fee for online applications or £40 for paper applications (this is applicable to all membership grades except Student Member).
