Choose your membership pathway
BSSS encourages anyone with an interest in soil, whether this interest lies in the soil itself or its wider use within the environment, to join the society. We offer various categories for new member applications with a range of criteria and membership fees.
Go through the funnel outlining your subject area, qualification and experience to find your eligible membership category.
Subject Area
Click on the one that applies to you
Qualification Earned
Membership Category
You are eligible for Associate membership
£36
Open to anyone with an interest in soil science or who does not meet the other membership categories
Membership Category
You are eligible for Early Career Membership
£36
Open to all registered students of soil science and its allied disciplines
Open to graduates with a recognised honours degree in soil science or related scientific subjects with less than 5 years professional experience
Available for a maximum of 5 years after qualification
Proof of student status or qualification certificate reviewed on application
Eligible for Registered Scientist (RSci)
Membership Category
You are eligible for Technical Membership
£43.50
Open to skilled and experienced administrative staff engaged in soil science research, government, NGO and commercial activities but who are not eligible for Full membership
Open to graduates who may not have the experience required for Full membership
CV and application reviewed by the Professional Practice Committee
Eligible for Registered Scientist (RSci)
Membership Category
You are eligible for Full Membership
£65
Open to scientists and other professionals with a minimum of 5 years’ track-record in soil science research or application
Full Members can use the designation M.I. Soil Sci
Graduates with non-honours degrees or honours degrees in other subjects with non-soils bias but with subsequent soil experience may be eligible
CV and application reviewed by the Professional Practice Committee
