Why join the British Cardiovascular Society?
International Membership
BCS membership offers a wide range of opportunities for those working in the field of cardiology and provides you with the tools to develop and grow as a professional, while keeping up to date with the most recent developments in the profession.
As a member you’ll get access to:
- reduced admission to our 3-day Annual Conference in Manchester, England
- reduced fees on all our high-quality educational courses
- free access to our online educational materials and publications
- access to Heart and Journal of American College of Cardiology (JACC)
- opportunities to engage with the work of BCS
International Membership costs £125 per year.
Educational courses
BCS members benefit from reduced registration fees to all our courses.
Core Curriculum in ACHD
Date: Thursday 8 October 2026
Location: 44 Hallam Street, London
Cost:
- £200 for BCS Associate BJCA and Affiliate Members
- £399 for all other BCS members
- £798 for non-members
A national faculty of expert ACHD cardiologists will lead delegates through the rapidly changing world of Adult Congenital Heart Disease. Training in ACHD is difficult to access so don’t miss your opportunity to attend this dedicated course which features lectures, case based discussions and interactive Q&A sessions.
BCS/BCOS/UCLH Cancer Academy Cardio-Oncology Course
Date: Monday 16 November 2026
Location: BMA House, London
Cost: Dependent on job role, from £10 – £180
This joint course gives delegates an update on contemporary cardio-oncology practice, including recent updates. It will be delivered with a multidisciplinary practical approach and common cardiac issues in oncology/haem-oncology patients will be explored.
Year in Cardiology
Date: Friday 11 December 2026
Location: Royal College of Physicians, London
Cost: Early Bird pricing (until )
- £160 for Ordinary Members (£200 after Early Bird)
- £80 for BJCA and Affiliate Members (£100 after Early Bird)
- £230 for non-members (£400 after Early Bird)
Join us for the highlight of the cardiovascular year as we review the biggest and most relevant topics from 2026. This course is a must-attend for consultants and resident doctors who wish to keep up to date on advances in cardiology in one succinct day session.
View our full calendar of educational courses on our website.
Women in Cardiology (WiC)
The BCS is committed to increasing the number of women training in cardiology and to support women cardiologists already working within the specialty.
We want to champion changes, address gender inequality in working practice, and create a community of female cardiology resident doctors and consultants across the UK.
WiC leads on this work, providing articles and insights to help women in the profession, sharing personal accounts from cardiologists working flexibly and holding events to help women network, learn and share support.
BCS President Prof André Ng receives MBE
We’re delighted to celebrate that our President Professor André Ng has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List, for his contributions to medical research and healthcare.
As well as BCS President (2024-2027), Professor Ng is Professor of Cardiac Electrophysiology and former head of the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences at the University of Leicester, as well as Consultant Cardiologist at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.
Professor Ng, said: “I am humbled and deeply honoured to receive the MBE. Caring for patients and contributing to research that advances understanding, innovation and treatment have been among the most rewarding aspects of my professional life.”
Guidelines, policy and advocacy work
As the professional body for UK cardiovascular medicine, the BCS produces clinical standards and statements on aspects of care, often in partnership with one or more affiliated society.
We also endorse the guidelines produced by the ESC.
Our Clinical Standards Committee leads on this work and also advises on regulatory matters affecting cardiovascular healthcare in the UK, supporting members’ professional clinical practice.
BCS Strategy 2025-27
We launched our new Strategy earlier this year and at the heart of it is a clear and ambitious vision: to improve cardiovascular health and care through leadership, education and clinical excellence.