Medical student membership
Joining the College while at medical school gives you the chance to learn and develop your skills from some of the most experienced doctors in medicine.
Student membership costs just £16 a year and is open to those studying medicine in the UK.
Starting your career right
For over 425 years, we've been supporting people like you who are studying medicine.
As a Member of the College, you'll join a growing international community that works together to deliver positive change in medicine. These developments help us all deliver better outcomes for our patients.
We understand that while you're at university, the cost of studying medicine is high. That's why we'll provide you with substantial discounts on key clinical and non-clinical courses and conferences. Our College Library offers access to the likes of Athens and other important digital teaching tools.
As a medical student, you'll also be supported by a network of inspiring and innovative healthcare professionals, who can help you prepare for all aspects of your life in medicine.
Because together, we're a force for good.
"Being a member of the College as an undergraduate student was very beneficial for my intended career path. It gave me access to a wealth of educational resources, discounted CPD events and I have met some great people who have helped shape my professional development."
Steven Magill, Former chair – Dental Trainees' Committee.
Giving you the benefits to get you prepared
Discounted courses and conferences
Get up to 40% off CPD-approved events to help kick-start your career.
Communities and networks
Get involved in College life and build meaningful connections.
Digital learning, tailored for you
Get free and discounted digital learning courses to help progress in your career.
State-of-the-art library facilities
Get access to journals and order free inter-library loans to help your studies.
Exam support to help you pass
Get prepared for the MRCS or MRCP(UK) with our prep courses.
My Mentoring
As a Member of the College, you can join our exclusive mentoring platform.
We'll connect you with an experienced clinician who can give advice and support to help you develop the confidence you need to succeed. No two mentoring journeys are the same and by connecting with someone in an area of medicine you're interested in, you'll be able to gain the knowledge and skills you need to understand your career options and next steps.
How do I become a Member?
Membership cost just £16 a year and your application can be completed in just a few minutes.
To apply, follow these simple steps:
1. Fill out our easy to complete application form.
2. We'll process your application and check you're eligible.
3. We'll confirm your membership and send all the details you need to know over to you via email.
Ready to join?
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
I'm a medical student, can I join the College?
Yes, you can. Anyone studying medicine at a UK university is eligible to join the College as an Affiliate Member. For medical students overseas you can join the College once you have completed your studies.
Do you have student membership?
Medical students can join as Affiliate Members. This means that for £16 a year, you get access to all the great benefits that come from being a member of a Royal College.
What support is offered for students?
We understand just how demanding training for a career as a doctor can be. That's why we offer wellbeing support and access to a range of College networks. You can also connect with a mentor via our mentorship programme, My Mentoring.
How do I join the College as a full Member?
You can become a full Member of the College when you pass and hold either a MRCS or MRCP(UK) diploma. These qualification are normally completed after you finish your foundation years, post university (in the UK, that's around seven or eight years after you started at medical school). Both the MRCS and MRCP(UK) can be completed with us and we offer a number of prep courses to help you succeed.