Very, very good experience and the person I spoke to was clearly very knowledgeable and understood the situation there is nothing that would improve it, it was a very good experience, thank you.Medical student, BMA member
Support for your studies, your future and your wellbeing
Whether you're preparing for exams, exploring career options or looking for support through the challenges of medical school, BMA membership gives you access to trusted resources, expert advice and a community behind you every step of the way.
Get help with passing exams and succeeding at medical school, understanding complicated topics, and preparing for the next stage of your career.
BMA membership gives you access to:
- BMA Library: unrestricted access to key textbooks and a vast range of journals online.
- ClinicalKey Student: an online study platform where you can watch procedural videos, make notes straight onto the text books, and collaborate with your peers.
- BMJ Learning: learning modules from a world-leading medical publisher combining the latest evidence, videos, and question banks for clinical and non-clinical skills - helping you to get ahead with your studies, now includes OnExam MLA question bank.
- Specialty explorer: an exclusive tool that matches you with medical specialties that suit your preferences, helping you to research your future career options.
- Webinars: from exam preparation, to coping with imposter syndrome, our webinars are there to support you at every stage of your studies.
- The BMJ online: stay up to date with the latest medical news from a world-leading medical research journal.
- Medical supply discounts: get money off of stethoscopes, scrubs, and other equipment you'll need during your studies.
There is always someone to talk to.
Our wellbeing services include a range of free and confidential services and information to help support doctors and medical students:
- Confidential 24/7 counselling line, and peer support service for all doctors and medical students.
- BMA members, plus their partners and dependents (aged 16-24 in full-time education and living at the same address), can also access a free structured course of up to six sessions of therapy with a counsellor.
- A UK wellbeing support directory detailing various support services by geographical availability on our sources of support page.
The services are confidential and free of charge.
Backup when you need it most.
We hope that your studies run smoothly, but if something should happen, we are on-hand to help. Whether you are concerned with the delivery of your course, or facing financial hardship, we have advisers to help guide you through challenging times.
- Study and employment advice: Get help from our advisers with training or employment issues.
- Individual representation: Get support with bullying, discrimination, ability to take resits, and fitness to practice procedures.
- Ethics toolkits: Get guidance for the ethical decisions you may encounter
- Immigration advice: Get expert advice to guide you through all you should know for making that move.
Medical students deserve a say in the future of medicine.
Together, BMA members campaign for fairer funding, better training opportunities, safer learning environments and a stronger future for medicine.
1st year of medical school
FREE
2nd and 3rd year of medical school
£3.58 per month
4th year and beyond students
£3.58 per month
Very satisfied and impressed with the answers and the advisor… and yes, I don't think there's any room for improvement she was great actually, thank you.Medical student, BMA member
1. Complete our easy online application form in 5 minutes
2. You're a member! Start enjoying your benefits straight away.
3. We'll send you a welcome pack in the post.
Included in your membership
- A collective voice for medical students on funding, training and wellbeing
- Individual advice and representation when you need support
- Thousands of online textbooks and journals
- The BMJ online (worth £204 a year)
- BMJ Learning (worth £114 a year)
- OnExam MLA question bank (worth £20.99 a year)
- ClinicalKey Student from Elsevier
- BMA Lifestyle discounts
We're here to help you from the moment you join us. If you have a need that predates your BMA membership, assistance may be limited to telephone and email service only. Contact the BMA to discuss any issue you have and we'll let you know where you stand.
Joining for one month only is not recommended as you won't be guaranteed continued support and workplace protection. However, you can leave after one calendar month, if you choose. BMA membership is a reoccurring yearly membership. The subscription year runs from 1 October to 30 September.
We offer a discount for spouses/partners of BMA members. If you're on maternity leave, on lower income or having a career break, going overseas, a doctor new to the UK or permanently retired, we can offer a reduced subscription rate depending on your circumstances. After 50 years of membership, we give it to you for free.
As a BMA member, you may be eligible to claim tax back from your subscription.
We only offer direct debit as a payment option when joining online, with the ability to pay monthly or annually. You can discuss other payment options with our Membership Services team. Get in touch today.
See our full membership FAQs page for more information about joining or get in touch.
