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]] The IOP runs Physics.org , an online guide to physics. The IOP also provides services to its members including careers advice and professional development. , London . MEMBERSHIP There are three grades of membership: Associated Member (AMInstP), Member (MInstP) and Fellow (FInstP). Qualification for AMInstP is normally by completion of an undergraduate degree accredited by the Institute – this covers almost all UK physics degrees. An AMInstP can become an MInstP by gaining professional experience as a physicist and an FInstP by making "an outstanding contribution to the profession". MInstP and FInstP are the two corporate grades of membership, granting the right to vote in Institute elections. There are also student and affiliate grades of membership for those currently studying physics degrees and those who do not have accredited degrees (or equivalent experience). CHARTERED PHYSICIST The Institute grants the Professional Title of Chartered Physicist (CPhys). Until 1998 this was granted automatically with MInstP, however since then it has become a separate qualification that is equal in stature to Chartered Engineer . In order to gain the qualification, a physicist must be appropriately qualified (an MSci or MPhys undergraduate Master's Degree is standard, although experience leading to an equivalent level can be counted), have had a minimum of two years of structured training and a minimum of two years responsible work experience, have demonstrated a commitment to continuing professional development, and have gained a number of competencies. QUALIFICATIONS The IOP accredits undergraduate degrees (BSc/BA and MSci/MPhys) in Physics in British and Irish universities. At post-16 level, the IOP has developed the ' Advancing Physics ' A-level course, in conjunction with the OCR examining board, which is accredited by the Qualifications And Curriculum Authority . ACADEMIC DRESS The Institute grants Academic Dress to the various grades of membership. Those who have passed the Institute's graduateeship examination are entitled to a violet damask Oxford Burgon-shaped hood (a cowl only, with no cape) lined with red taffeta. Corporate members (MInstP and FInstP) may wear a full-shaped (cowl and cape) violet damask hood lined with violet tafeta. Additionally MInstP and those who have passed the graduateeship examination are entitled to wear a black Mortarboard and a black bachelor's-style gown, while FInstP may wear a black doctor's bonnet with red tassels and a black Oxford doctor's-style gown with facings (10cm) and sleeves (15cm) of violet taffeta. AWARDS The Institute of Physics bestows several awards to recognise and reward outstanding achievements in physics. These include:
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WEBSITES PRODUCED BY INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS PUBLISHING PhysicsWorld.com ''PhysicsWorld.com'' (formerly called PhysicWeb.org) is a Web Site providing various up-to-date Information relating to the Study and application of Physics . The most significant Content of the site is News , Employment , and upcoming-events-related information. Several of these services were originally part of a web site called The Internet Pilot To Physics or TIPTOP . Other
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