A professional association or society is an organisation created by a Royal Charter to support a specific profession. They support their members and can also ensure that professional standards are up held. Many professional bodies offer accreditation via membership that can be a requirement of being allowed to practice certain professions in the UK, for example doctors.

			The Bar Council The Bar Council is the professional body for barristers in England and Wales. It provides representation and services for the Bar, and guidance on issues of professional practice.
			The Biochemical Society Is a learned society in the in the field of biochemistry, including all the cellular & molecular biosciences. It has an international membership of over 7000.
			British Dental Association Is the professional association and trade union for dentists in the UK.
			British Medical Association Is the doctors’ professional organisation established to look after the professional and personal needs of their members. The BMA represents doctors in all branches of medicine all over the UK.
			British Psychological Society Is the representative body for psychology and psychologists in the UK.
			The General Medical Council The General Medical Council registers doctors to practice medicine in the UK. Our purpose is to protect, promote and maintain the health and safety of the public by ensuring proper standards in the practice of medicine.
			Institute of Biology The Institute of Biology is the professional body for UK biologists.
			Institute of Chemical Engineers Is an international professional membership organization for people who have an interest in and relevant experience in chemical engineering.
			Institute of Physics The Institute of Physics is a scientific membership organisation devoted to increasing the understanding and application of physics.
			Institution of Engineering and Technology The Institution of Engineering and Technology is one of the world’s leading professional societies for the engineering and technology community.
			The Law Society The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales.
			The Law Society of Scotland The Law Society of Scotland is the governing body for Scottish solicitors.
			The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons The RCVS is the regulatory body for veterinary surgeons in the UK.
			Royal College of General Practitioners It is a registered charity that aims to maintain the highest standards of general medical practice in education, training and research in the UK.
			Royal Society of Chemistry The RSC is the largest organisation in Europe for advancing the chemical sciences.