To be eligible for Chartered Membership you must have: achieved at least a 2:2 on an undergraduate honours degree (recognised as meeting Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership) or have completed a society-accredited conversion qualification.

How do I get chartered BPS membership?

To be eligible for Chartered Membership you must have: achieved at least a 2:2 on an undergraduate honours degree (recognised as meeting Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership) or have completed a society-accredited conversion qualification.

Am I eligible for Graduate Basis chartered membership?

Am I eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC)? If you are a graduate in a subject other than psychology, or you have a psychology degree that isn’t accredited by the Society, you may be able to gain Graduate Basis for Registration (GBC) by taking a Society accredited conversion course.

What is chartered membership BPS?

Chartered Membership (CPsychol) Chartered Membership reflects the highest standard of psychological knowledge and expertise. It is our gold standard, demonstrating a commitment to professional development and high ethical standards of practice, teaching and research.

What does Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership mean?

Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) It ensures that, before anyone can start a clinical psychology course, they have already studied psychology in sufficient breadth and depth to provide a sound basis for their postgraduate training.

How long is BPS membership?

You just need to complete the application form and upload your degree certificate and transcript. Once we’ve got your application, our membership team will process it for you. This will take around ten working days.

How do I become a BPS student?

As a student on one of our accredited undergraduate or conversion courses this is your first step into membership of the society. Student membership provides several benefits, including the chance to transfer to graduate membership and continue your development as a member of the BPS.

Do I need BPS accreditation?

You don’t need BPS accreditation to be a clinical psychologist. The accreditation you need is HCPC. This is the case for any of the practitioner psychologist titles. Psychologist is not a protected title, so you could “be a psychologist” without any accreditation.

How long does BPS membership last?

12 months
Our membership runs on a 12 month cycle. You will be asked to renew your membership with us every 12 months from the date you first joined. If you pay for your membership by Direct Debit, your membership will automatically renew every 12 months from the date you first joined.

Do you have to pay for BPS membership?

Our membership runs on a 12 month cycle. You will be asked to renew your membership with us every 12 months from the date you first joined. If you pay for your membership by Direct Debit, your membership will automatically renew every 12 months from the date you first joined.

What if my masters is not BPS accredited?

Graduates who have not taken an accredited programme in psychology may undertake a conversion course. Conversion courses provide an opportunity for graduates to build on their first degree qualification to become eligible for the Society’s Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership.

Do I need a BPS accredited Masters?

Do you need a BPS accredited Masters?

Why become a BPS member?

Become a BPS member and join the UK’s biggest community of psychologists. Chartered Membership (CPsychol) Chartered Membership reflects the highest standard of psychological knowledge and expertise. It is our gold standard, demonstrating a commitment to professional development and high ethical standards of practice, teaching and research.

How much does it cost to become a chartered member?

If you’re applying for Chartered membership via either the non-UK, research or teaching routes you’ll need to supply two references. Membership subscription is £141.60 per year plus a non-refundable application assessment fee of £41 for existing members, or £68 for non-members. Our membership runs on a 12 month cycle.

How long does it take to join the BPS?

We’re currently processing a high volume of new applications for people joining the BPS, plus helping our existing members who would like to join our various networks and registers. We currently estimate that it will take approximately eight weeks to process your application.

How do I become a member of the British Psychological Society?

Following a Memorandum of Cooperation between the BPS and the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI), those eligible for Graduate Membership of the PSI after having gained an academic award accredited by the PSI are also eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society.