Graduate member (MBPsS)

Becoming a Graduate Member of the Society is the starting point to your career as a psychologist.

Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) is an entry requirement for all Society accredited postgraduate training courses and is also required to work towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. The GBC is awarded through a successful application to become a Graduate Member of the Society.

Eligibility

UK applicants for graduate membership and the GBC require an undergraduate honours degree at a minimum lower 2nd class honours level which is accredited by the Society or alternatively an accredited conversion course.

Non-UK applicants

The Society does not accredit any overseas qualifications, so all non-UK applications are assessed individually to determine eligibility for graduate membership and the GBC (see note below regarding applicants with Irish qualifications).

To become a Graduate Member, the Society will consider:

• whether you hold a degree from a recognised university or comparable institution
• if it is of an equivalent standard to a British bachelors degree at a minimum of lower 2nd class honours level
• whether your degree includes at least 50% psychology

Special case criteria

Individuals who do not meet the conventional criteria may apply for graduate membership and the GBC via the Special Case Criteria for Graduate Membership.

Benefits

Click here to view a short film showing what current Graduate members have to say about the importance of accreditation and why they joined the Society.

As a Graduate Member you can:

• use the designated graduate member title MBPsS
• help and support schools, colleges or higher education institutions by joining the Directory of Voluntary Careers Speakers.
• create contacts and other networking opportunities by joining professional and membership groups.
• become a media friendly psychologist. Experience is essential, but we run media training courses to put you on track.
• and more…
  

Subscription fees and payment methods

Our schedule of fees and payment methods. Reduced fees may apply if you have graduated within the last three years or you are a bona fide student enrolled on a postgraduate qualification and in receipt of insufficient income to pay tax.

Process

UK and Non-UK applicants:

• download and complete the appropriate application form and send it to the address below with the following items;
• photocopies of your undergraduate degree certificate and transcript;
• application fee and subscription payment.

Application forms

Please send your application form and accompanying documents to:

The British Psychological Society
St Andrews House
48 Princess Road East
Leicester LE1 7DR

Any queries, contact the Membership Team:

Email: applications@bps.org.uk

Tel: +44 (0)116 252 9911