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New Students

Why do so many physiotherapy students join the CSP? Here are ten good reasons:

  1. Reduced full member joining fee on graduation - £20 compared to £195 for non-member graduates – the only way to gain chartered status
  2. The latest physiotherapy news, features and jobs delivered directly to you in CSP’s Frontline magazine
  3. Expert advice any time from a dedicated Students’ Officer and our Enquiry Handling Unit
  4. Peer support from thousands of physiotherapists on www.interactivecsp.org.uk with its dedicated online student network
  5. Representation through a network of specially trained student reps and co-ordinators, at local, regional and national level, working to ensure that your voice is heard
  6. Expert lobbying on your behalf – particularly aimed at improving job prospects for physiotherapy graduates
  7. Up to £10 million of medical, professional and public liability cover* through our professional and public liability insurance
  8. Resources and tools to support your Continuing Professional Development including downloadable publications, our ePortfolio tool and reduced-fee events
  9. Special book discounts – from 20% off a number of relevant physiotherapy titles, and up to 50% off others, when ordered from Foyles through the CSP Plus website
  10. The chance to win a four-week overseas placement in India, Ghana, Tanzania or Zanzibar in our annual student member prize draw
*Insurance cover up to £5m for any one claim and £10m in any policy per year per member. Subject to CSP membership at the date of treatment/advice NB: Cover for your placements may already be provided by your university.

So, what are you waiting for? Join today.

Please see our page about applying which has full details of what you need to do and a link to our online joining form. You can also call our enquiry handling unit on 020 7306 6666 to request an application form.

Once you complete and return your application form with payment, you will receive a full joining pack, including your membership card, student member badge, memory stick and polo shirt.

CSP associate members

Are you a CSP associate member and a physio student?

If you are already a subscribing CSP associate member and continue this subscription for the duration of your programme, fees for student membership are waived and you are eligible for student membership at no extra cost. However, you still need to apply for student membership in the usual way.

* Except Australia, Canada and the USA
** Terms and conditions apply. £40 per year for students enrolled on a programme without CSP approval.