Subscription Fees

There is a one-off, non-refundable application fee payable when you apply to join the Society at Fellow, Member or Associate (AMSB) grade.

You must enclose the annual subscription fee in addition to the application fee. If your application is successful your membership will run from the month following election; otherwise the subscription will be refunded.

Membership fees are set annually and fee increases come into effect on 1st October each year.

Fellow (FSB)
Annual fee £162
Application fee £18
 
Member (MSB)
Annual fee £116
Application fee £15
 
Associate (AMSB)
Annual fee £74
Application fee £15

Associate  
Annual fee £66

Students
If you are in full time education studying for a biology based qualification you are eligible to pay a reduced annual fee of £23 for any grade of membership.

Transfer Applications

A £15 non-refundable transfer fee must be paid for applications to transfer to the Member or Fellow grades. There is no fee when transferring to the Associate (AMSB) grade. Transfers cannot take place unless your current subscription is fully paid. The new rate will not become due until the anniversary of your original election.

Schools and Colleges Affiliation Scheme
UK Schools annual fee £80
Overseas Schools annual fee £110

Journals

Biologist

Society of Biology member - free
Non member annual fee £116

Journal of Biological Education

Society of Biology member annual fee £40
UK personal annual fee £60
UK institutional annual fee £105
Overseas personal annual fee £75
Overseas institutional annual fee £135