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British Nuclear Medicine Society
BNMS
SpecialtyNuclear Medicine
Trainee Cost£128 / year
Trainee CommitteeYes
Travel GrantsYes
Research PrizesYes
The British Nuclear Medicine Society is a professional organization for nuclear medicine practitioners. Membership includes a personal subscription to the BNMS journal (Nuclear Medicine Communications), access to scientific meetings, networking opportunities, and various awards and fellowships.
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Specialty
Nuclear Medicine
Abbreviation
BNMS
Registrar Cost
£128 / year
Student Cost
Free
Trainee Committee
Yes
Travel Grants
Available
Research Prizes
Yes
Country
United Kingdom
MEMBERSHIP Membership Details
| Membership Type | Eligibility | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full Member | Medical staff (holding a consultant or equivalent post), Clinical scientist (NHS band 8 or above), Academic Staff (Band 8 or above), Pharmacist (NHS Band 8 or above), Technologist/Radiographers/Nurses (Band 8 or above) | £156 |
| Full Member Junior | Medical staff (not holding a consultant or equivalent post), Clinical scientist (NHS band 7 or below), Academic Staff (Band 7 or below), Pharmacist (NHS Band 7 or below), Technologist/Radiographers/Nurses (Band 7 or below) | £128 |
| Associate Member | Persons who do not fill the requirements of full membership or who are eligible but not in career grades of employment | £71 |
| Trainee Member | STPS and those enrolled on a PhD/MD or PG course involving radioisotopes (resident in the UK or Ireland). Must be enrolled in a recognised higher professional (STP3 and below) training scheme and possess a training number or be a research fellow | £61 |
| Student Member | Full-time non-salaried students enrolled on a recognised University Course | Free |
| Retired Member | Full members who have recently retired from professional practice and have been Full Members for 10 years or more | £47 |
| Honorary Member | Awarded at discretion of BNMS Council to distinguished members. Does not come with full member benefits | Free |
| Guest Subscription | Basic access to website, reduced registration to meetings, email alerts, monthly newsletter. Not a BNMS membership subscription | — |
BENEFITS Key Member Benefits
Journal Subscription
Monthly issue of Nuclear Medicine Communications (cost $870 to non-members) and free online access to the entire back catalogue from March 1980
Discounts on Meetings
Attendance of the Society's two annual Scientific Meetings and other events at discounted members' rates - Save up to £80 on registration fees. Free attendance to Bootcamp for members who register for the full conference
Member Only Content
Access to exclusive membership content including full presentation slides at Annual Meetings, articles and involvements on the BNMS website
FREE Society for Radiological Protection Membership
Automatic inclusion in SRP membership
Networking
Communicate and network with fellow nuclear medicine professionals through online members area
BNMS Groups
Membership of relevant BNMS SIGs: Clinical Scientist Group, Radiopharmaceutical Scientists Group, Radiographers, Technologists and Nurses Group, Molecular Radiotherapy Group, Student Group, Trainee Group
NM Database Access
Access to comprehensive nuclear medicine departmental database
Fellowships & Awards
Apply for BNMS fellowships and awards with members-only exclusive access
Volunteer Opportunities
Opportunities to shape the future of nuclear medicine by applying for vacancies on BNMS Council, Professional Standards Committee, Scientific and Education Committee or working with special interest groups
E-Newsletter and Alerts
Monthly E-Newsletter and BNMS Event Alerts and Updates tailored to your field
Job Board
Post CV at a discounted rate via BNMS jobs to increase viewings by top recruiters in Nuclear Medicine
Tax Relief
Membership fees fully tax deductible
BNMS Mentorship Programme
Access to mentorship programme to support development of mentorship relationships and connect members with mentors on a one-to-one basis
EVENTS Events & Conferences
24/03/2026 - 27/03/2026
21st European Molecular Imaging Meeting – EMIM 2026
Conference
26/03/2026 - 27/03/2026
Nuclear Cardiology Course 2026
Course
20/04/2026 - 22/04/2026
BNMS Annual Spring Meeting
Manchester · Conference
TRAINEE Trainee Opportunities
Medical Trainee Essay Competition
Annual competition open to medical students and pre-specialty resident doctors. Two top entries present at BNMS Annual Spring Meeting, receive certificate of merit, free 1-day registration to conference and economy travel expenses reimbursed (UK only)
Trainee Committee Membership
Expressions of interest sought to join the BNMS Medical Training Committee as Training representative on BNMS Council. Requires attendance at 3 committee meetings per year via MS Teams and 4 Council meetings per year
Young Investigators Prize
£500 prize (two prizes: Clinical prize £250, Scientific prize £250) open to Junior Staff and trainees of all disciplines aged less than 35 years at application. Eligibility: Medical staff not holding consultant post, NHS band 8a or equivalent or below, Academic Staff below Senior Lecturer or equivalent. Oral presentations only
Student Prize
Awards for student members participating in abstract submission. 1st Prize £300, 2nd Prize £200, 3rd Prize £100
Abstract Prizes at Annual Meetings
Multiple prize categories available for trainees including oral and poster presentations across various specialties with monetary awards ranging from £100-£300
Travelling Fellowship
Annual allocation of funds for Travelling Fellowships available to members
Ros Breen Fund
Fund established to support technologists, radiographers and nurses in professional development
Mentorship Programme
One-to-one mentorship relationships available to all BNMS members including trainees to support development, career planning and skills building
BNMS Trainee Group
Special Interest Group specifically for trainees to engage with the Society and improve professional development