Join The Register
The Institute of Trichologists (IOT) maintains a voluntary register of qualified Trichologists. Registration is not a legal requirement to practise and the title “Trichologist” is not statutorily protected, but it provides public assurance that registrants have met rigorous education, competence, and ethical standards.
The register is publicly available and can be access here.
How Do I Register?
Registration involves a robust application process, so please check the requirements carefully including all the documentation that must accompany your application.
The registration process differs depending on whether you are:
Route 1
A recent graduate from The IOT’s Level 5 Diploma in Clinical Trichology (NCFE).
Please click here to download our full Routes to Registration Policy.
FAQ's
IOT (NCFE) ACCREDITED EDUCATION PROGRAMME
After successful completion of the IOT’s Level 5 Diploma in Clinical Trichology, you will automatically be eligible to become an Associate of the Institute of Trichologists (AIT).
After subsequent successful completion of the IOT Preceptorship Programme, you will be eligible to become a Registrant of the Institute of Trichologist (RIT).
TRICHOLOGISTS WITH QUALIFICATIONS EXTERNAL TO THE IOT
After successful completion and acceptance of your application, you will be eligible to become an Associate of the Institute of Trichologists (AIT).
After subsequent successful completion of the IOT Preceptorship Programme, you will be eligible to become a Registrant of the Institute of Trichologist (RIT).
OVERSEAS / INTERNATIONAL QUALIFIED TRICHOLOGISTS
After successful completion and acceptance of your application, you will be eligible to become an Affiliate International Member (AIM).
All applications will be formally presented to a Verification Board which will be chaired by Director of Education & Clinical Studies and attended by Chair of Registration Council, along with Registrar & Communications Manager and a lay and external reviewer or internal verifier. They will be held twice yearly in May and October or more frequently if required.
Our next Verification Board is being held on Friday 1st May 2026. If you wish to be included in this verification board assessment, please submit your application by 10th April 2026.
We have a non-refundable application fee of £290.
Upon successful completion and acceptance of your application, we have an annual registration fee of £399 (subject to inflation).