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Membership

Membership packages

Find the package that fits you, compare annual fees and apply online.

  • 12-month membership

    Valid 1 January to 31 December

  • From K100 a year

    Annual fees in Zambian kwacha

  • Apply online

    Through the BMSZ Glue Up portal

Individual membership

Practising professionals

For qualified biomedical scientists and technologists working in laboratory medicine.

Degree holders

Active Biomedical Scientist

For qualified biomedical scientists from institutions recognised by BMSZ and the Health Professions Council of Zambia.

K 900 / year

Who qualifies

  • At least a Bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences
  • Qualified from an institution recognised by BMSZ and HPCZ
  • Employed or practising in a role that uses medical laboratory knowledge
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Diploma holders

Active Biomedical Technologist

For qualified biomedical technologists from institutions recognised by BMSZ and the Health Professions Council of Zambia.

K 600 / year

Who qualifies

  • At least a college diploma in biomedical sciences
  • Qualified from an institution recognised by BMSZ and HPCZ
  • Employed or practising in a role that uses medical laboratory knowledge
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Individual membership

Students, retirees and affiliates

Stay connected to the profession before you qualify, after you retire, or from a related field.

In training

Student

For anyone studying towards a qualification in biomedical sciences.

K 100 / year

Who qualifies

  • Enrolled on a course leading to a biomedical sciences qualification
  • Proof of enrolment or studentship
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Retired

Retired Biomedical Professional

For professionals who have retired from work that required medical laboratory knowledge.

K 100 / year

Who qualifies

  • Retired from employment that used medical laboratory knowledge
  • Includes those who left biomedical practice for another profession
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Supporters

Affiliate Member

For individuals who want to advance laboratory medicine and have a formal relationship with BMSZ.

K 1,500 / year

Who qualifies

  • Open to other health professionals
  • Open to professionals outside the medical laboratory

Affiliate members are not eligible to vote at BMSZ meetings.

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Corporate membership

Organisations

For institutions and companies with an interest in advancing laboratory medicine.

Organisations

Corporate Member

For organisations that want to amplify their voice in laboratory medicine and find new opportunities.

K 5,000 / year

Who qualifies

  • Business houses, non-profit organisations and implementing partners
  • Private laboratories, public institutions and similar bodies

Corporate members are not eligible to vote at BMSZ meetings.

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Corporate Member Benefits

  • Advertising opportunities for corporate members.
  • Prioritized and informed of upcoming advertising and brand visibility opportunities.
  • A raised corporate member’s image in the biomedical fraternity.
  • Belonging to a network of accomplished partner organizations, professionals, and corporate leaders.
  • Discounted fees for your staff at conferences and other BMSZ events.
  • Receive mentorship and technical support for your members in laboratory topics such as quality management, biosafety, and biosecurity.

Why join

Individual member benefits

A few of the ways membership supports your career and protects your profession.

See all 13 benefits
  • Monitoring and reviewing legislation surrounding your practice in the biomedical profession in Zambia. Everything we advocate for is in your interest.
  • Protecting your profession from infiltration by people who want to take up what you were trained to do.
  • Negotiated services such as loans and insurance premiums for Society members.
  • Funeral grant for Society members.
  • Updated job boards so that you are among the first to know about career opportunities.
  • Get recommendation for school or job from the Society if you are in good standing.

How to join

Three steps to membership

  1. Choose your package

    Pick the category that matches your qualification, career stage or organisation.

  2. Apply online

    Select Apply now, create or sign in to your Glue Up account, and we take you straight to your application.

  3. Welcome to BMSZ

    The secretariat receives your request. Every membership runs for 12 months, from 1 January to 31 December, whatever date you join.

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