1. Find your membership category and join our network of experts
Trainee member
Are you:
a doctor in specialty training (CIT, HST, MM, MV, ID or joint training) based in the UK or RoI
An experienced clinical scientist registered on a Higher Specialist Scientist Training (HSST) programme  
Join as a Trainee member free of charge
Transfer to Full membership
6 months post CCT
Full member
Are you a:
Consultant microbiologist
PhD Clinical scientist
PhD or FRCPath qualified
or have a significant level of experience working in IPC
Join as a Full member from £50
Emeritus members
Are you retired and have been a full member for a least 5 continuous years?
Contact the membership team to transfer to this category
Associate member
Are you an:
IPC nurse/member of an IPC team
Biomedical scientist*
Pharmacist*
Health economist*
Theatre technician*
PhD student (not medically qualified)*
DIPC who is not medically or nursing qualified*
or work in engineering/cleaning* departments
*must demonstrate commitment to IPC
Join as an Associate member from £50
Transfer to Full membership after 5 years continuous HIS membership and with significant experience in IPC
Honorary member
Awarded to individuals who have demonstrated a significant contribution to IPC and the Society