Subscriptions
Fellows, Members, and Associates of the College are required to pay an annual subscription fee. This essential contribution supports the College's primary objectives: advancing education, conducting assessments, and fostering progress in both surgery and dental surgery.
The annual subscription runs for the calendar year starting 1st January. The subscription is due to be paid by 31st January.
Election Fee
All new applicants are required to pay an election fee. Applicants that have joined and paid to be part of another UK/Ireland College are not required to pay an election fee. Members wishing to move to Fellowship will be required to pay an additional election administration fee.
Subscription Fees
The breakdown for annual, quarterly and monthly payments can be found here.
Discounts and Exemptions
You may be eligible for a reduction in your subscriptions. Details on applying for a reduction or exemption.
International Fee Breakdown
Our international fees have been discounted according to the World Bank Country Classification. If you live and work in a designated country on the below list, you may be eligible for a discounted subscription.
- Afghanistan
- Ethiopia
- Gambia
- Liberia
- Malawi
- Mali
- Mozambique
- Rwanda
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Syrian Arab Republic
- Uganda
- Yemen
- Bangladesh
- Bhutan
- Cambodia
- Egypt
- Eswatini
- Ghana
- Honduras
- India
- Jordan
- Kenya
- Lebanon
- Mauritania
- Morocco
- Myanmar
- Nepal
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Philippines
- Sri Lanka
- Tanzania
- Uzbekistan
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- West Bank (Gaza)
- Albania
- Algeria
- Argentina
- Azerbaijan
- Belarus
- Belize
- Botswana
- Brazil
- China
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Jamaica
- Kazakhstan
- Libya
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Mongolia
- Namibia
- Serbia
- South Africa
- St Lucia
- St Vincent
- Thailand
- Turkey
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- Austria
- Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Barbados
- Belgium
- Bermuda
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Cayman Islands
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Guyana
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
- Kuwait
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macao
- Malta
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Oman
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Saudi Arabia
- Singapore
- Slovenia
- Spain
- St Kitts and Nevis
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- United Arab Emirates
- United States
- Virgin Islands (US)
Payment Methods
There are a range of ways in which subscription fees can be paid to the College. You can pay by:
- Online
- Direct Debit: we offer monthly and annual direct debits for those with a UK bank account.
- Over the phone (+44 131 527 1654) by credit or debit card
Tax Deductibility
If you are a working UK taxpayer, your College fees are a tax deductible expense and you are eligible for full tax relief, which could save you up to 40% of your subscription fees. You can even claim this retrospectively to April 2018. For more information click here.
If you have any questions please email our Membership Team at membership@rcsed.ac.uk or call +44 131 527 1654, quoting your full name and College reference number.
Faculties
For subscription information relating to our Faculties, please visit the relevant Faculty website.
Faculty of Dental Surgery
The Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) promotes excellence in global oral health through education, examination and engagement. The Faculty's mission is for people across the world to have access to high quality dental care wherever they live.
Learn MoreFaculty of Dental Trainers
The purpose of The Faculty of Dental Trainers (FDT) is to enhance patient care and safety by promoting the highest standards of training in dentistry and to support trainers in developing their roles.
Learn MoreFaculty of Surgical Trainers
The Faculty of Surgical Trainers (FST) is the first of its kind in the UK and its purpose is to help support and develop surgeons in their role as surgical trainers. It works to increase the profile and recognition of surgical education and training.
Learn MoreFaculty of Perioperative Care
Surgical Care Practitioners (SCPs) and Surgical First Assistants (SFAs) are an integral part of the modern surgical workforce. The aim of the Faculty of Perioperative Care (FPC) is to offer support and career development opportunities.
Learn MoreFaculty of Pre-Hospital Care
Pre-hospital care is a well-established branch of medicine practiced by a broad range of practitioners. The Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care's (FPHC) aim is to set and maintain clinical standards for all practitioners in this evolving specialty.
Learn MoreFaculty of Remote, Rural and Humanitarian Healthcare
The primary objective of the Faculty of Remote, Rural and Humanitarian Healthcare (FRRHH) is to improve the health outcomes of individuals living and working in remote, rural, austere and life threatening areas of the world.
Learn More