Join the BDA professional community today
Are you a nutritionist with a recognised degree in nutrition, a dietitian trained (or training) overseas, or a professional working or have an interest in dietetics, nutrition, or a related health field? If you don’t meet the criteria for Full or Associate membership but wish to be part of the BDA community, Affiliate membership offers the perfect opportunity to connect with hundreds of professionals across the dietetic and nutrition landscape.
If so, we invite you to join the BDA membership community as an Affiliate member.
Eligibility
We invite you to become an Affiliate member, if you are working as any of the following:
- a nutritionist who has undertaken a recognised degree in nutrition;
- a dietitian trained overseas who is not eligible to be an International Member;
- a UK citizen who has completed a recognised dietetics degree but is not registered with the HCPC
- a doctor, nurse, or other Allied Health Professional working in a related field;
- a food scientist, food technologist, or catering manager/staff working in healthcare, education, or other institutional settings;
- a public health professional, health promoter, or health trainer;
- any other professional with a demonstrable occupational interest in nutrition, dietetics, or supporting the aims and values of the BDA
What's included?
- Access to BDA Legal
- Dietetics Today, our members magazine delivered to you by post each month
- Monthly member newsletters, keeping you informed and aware ofthe latest news, views, policies and research across the profession
- Free online access to the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
- Discounted BDA publications, including the manual of dietetic practice and advanced nutrition series
- Access to apply to the General and Education Trust Fund (GET) for bursaries and funding
- Access to private member and group professional networks via the BDA Forums
- Ability to join and volunteer with our vibrant specialist group and branch communty for access to endless CPD and networking opportunities with local colleagues and expert professional updates in your area(s) of interest
- Discounted access to BDA events and courses, including our popular classroom courses and annual research symposium
Please note that membership of this category does not include access to the BDA trade union or professional indemnity insurance.
Annual Cost
BDA Affiliate Membership is excellent value for money. Worth over £2,000, but costing less than £15 a month, and provides you with all of these useful benefits, resources and services. See annual Affiliate Membership cost.