IOSH
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
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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
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Network and community
Connect with 50,000 health and safety professionals worldwide.
- Access to global community
- Community for future leaders
- 300+ events per year
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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
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Upgrade to Technical membership
You will need:
- Level 3 qualification
- One year of relevant experience
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Upgrade to Certified membership
You'll need:
- Level 6 or 7 qualification
- Two years of relevant experience
Extending your studies?
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
Common questions
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You can join if you’re currently studying for:
- an IOSH-accredited qualification from a university or other higher education institution (for example a bachelors, masters or degree apprenticeship)
- an accredited apprenticeship (for example, the Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) technician apprenticeship in the UK)
- an IOSH-accredited qualification from an awarding organisation (for example: a certificate, diploma or NVQ).
This includes qualifications from major health and safety awarding bodies, such as:
- City and Guilds
- IOSH
- NEBOSH
- NOCN
- OAL
- OTHM
- ProQual
- Qualifi.
Please check our list of accredited qualifications to make sure your particular qualification is included or contact us if you’re unsure.
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Your student membership is automatically renewed annually until your qualification end date has passed.
At the end of your final membership year, you will be invited to renew as an Affiliate Member or upgrade your membership to a higher grade.
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Yes, if you can’t use our online form, download this Student Member application form (PDF 298KB) and send it to us. Contact us if you need support.
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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.
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If you choose not to progress to Technical or Certified membership, your Student membership will end unless you renew as an Affiliate Member.
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.
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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.