Fees and assessment times
What you will pay, what it covers and how long assessment takes.
What you will pay, what it covers and how long assessment takes.
| Fee | Amount | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Primary application | £84 | Assessment and, if you are successful, your first 12 months of registration. |
| Equivalence application | £93 | Assessment and, if you are successful, your first 12 months of registration. |
| Annual renewal | £59 | A further 12 months of registration. |
All payments are by direct debit. The application fee is a single, non-refundable payment and cannot be split into monthly instalments. Renewal fees can be paid annually or monthly.
The RCT collects your application fee 10 days after processing it, and will email you the collection date.
The direct debit mandate is built into the application form, so you do not need to complete a separate mandate when you apply.
If you are already registered and want to change your existing direct debit, complete the direct debit mandate on IPEM’s website.
| Application | Calendar days |
|---|---|
| Primary route, including sonography | 10 to 21 |
| Equivalence: engineering and physics | Up to 120 |
| Equivalence: sonography | Up to 270 |
These are targets, counted from the date the RCT receives all your correct documents. The clock does not start when you open or send an incomplete application.