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Student membership

Get the support, connections and recognition you need to launch your health and safety career.

Who is it for?

Starting your career in health and safety? Student membership gives you everything you need to succeed.

Join if you're studying an IOSH qualification, IOSH-accredited qualification, or working as a safety, health and environment (SHE) technician apprentice. For the duration of your studies, you'll get mentoring, career support and a network of 50,000 health and safety professionals worldwide – all for just £15.

How Student membership can help you

  • Career support

    Access expert guidance to land your first health and safety role.

    • CV writing and review tips
    • Interview preparation resources
    • Job-hunting strategies and advice

  • Network and community

    Connect with 50,000 health and safety professionals worldwide.

    • Access to global community
    • Community for future leaders
    • 300+ events per year

  • Learning and development

    Build your expertise through our comprehensive resources and support.

    • Webinars and technical guides
    • IOSH magazine and CPD programme
    • Personal mentorship

Join now

Start your professional journey with access to resources, networking and career support that will set you up for success. It costs just £15.

After your course finishes

  • Upgrade to Technical membership

    You will need:

    • Level 3 qualification
    • One year of relevant experience

  • Upgrade to Certified membership

    You'll need:

    • Level 6 or 7 qualification
    • Two years of relevant experience

Email us official confirmation from your course provider showing your new end date. We'll extend your Student membership at no extra cost.

From classroom to career

  • From student to safety professional
  • Building a global career
  • Career change made possible

Common questions

    You can join if you’re currently studying for:

    • an IOSH qualification (like the IOSH Level 3 Certificate or Level 6 Diploma)
    • an IOSH-accredited qualification from a university or college, or
    • a NEBOSH qualification (such as the NEBOSH National General Certificate, International General Certificate, or Diploma).

    You’re also eligible if you're a safety, health and environment (SHE) technician apprentice. If you’re unsure whether your qualification is IOSH-accredited, check our list of accredited qualifications or contact us.

    Your membership lasts for the duration of your studies, plus three months after you complete your qualification.

    This gives you time to progress to the next membership grade. If you’re extending your course, just send us confirmation from your course provider and we'll extend your membership at no extra cost.

    Yes, if you can’t use our online form, download this Student Member application form (PDF 467KB) and send it to us. Contact us if you need support.

    Yes, if you complete your qualification early or gain relevant work experience, you can request an upgrade at any time.

    You’ll need to submit your qualification certificate, transcript and CV. We’ll assess your application and let you know which grade you're eligible for. There's no additional fee to request an upgrade.

    If you choose not to progress to Technical or Certified membership, your Student membership will end three months after your qualification finishes.

    You’ll lose access to member benefits like the Career Hub, mentoring programme and discounted events.

    However, you can rejoin IOSH at any time in the future at the appropriate membership grade.

    No, you don’t need any work experience to join as a Student Member.

    This grade is specifically designed for people who are currently studying, regardless of whether you're working in occupational safety and health yet.

    Work experience only becomes a requirement when you're ready to progress to Technical or Certified membership after completing your qualification.