Three examinations stand between you and MRCP(UK). Choose the one you’re sitting and you’ll get the format, the next dates, the course, and the mentors who teach it.
MRCP(UK) is awarded by the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom, made up of the Royal College of Physicians of London, the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
It is a three-part assessment. Part 1 tests the scientific and clinical knowledge underpinning medical practice. Part 2 Written tests how you apply that knowledge to investigation, diagnosis and management. PACES tests whether you can do it in front of a patient.
In the UK, full MRCP(UK) is what opens the door to higher specialist training at ST3. Outside it, the qualification travels: health systems across the Gulf, Ireland, Australia and South Asia recognise it as evidence that a physician has been assessed against one of the more demanding standards in postgraduate medicine.
The exams are sat in order. Part 1 must be passed before you attempt either Part 2 Written or PACES, and there is a limit on the number of attempts permitted at each.
Full regulations, dates and fees are published by the Federation at thefederation.uk.
PrepXperts Online Academy has world-class courses for the MRCP Part 1 and the MRCP Part 2 Exams. Following are the exam formats, upcoming dates and application windows and links to our Part 1 and Part 2 course pages. Check them out!
Every mentor holds the exam they teach. Most passed within the last three years.
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PrepXperts Online Academy has world-class mentors for the MRCP Part 1 and the MRCP Part 2 Exams. Our Team of Mentors for our Part 1 and Part 2 courses are below.
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Part 1 first. Once you pass it, you may sit Part 2 Written and PACES in either order, though most candidates take Part 2 Written first while the knowledge is fresh.
A primary medical qualification and a minimum of twelve months of postgraduate experience in medical employment, completed by the exam date.
There is a defined window within which you must complete the remaining components. Check the current regulations, as this has changed before.
Yes, each component has a maximum number of attempts. The Federation publishes the current limit.
Yes. Written exams run at computer-based centres and PACES runs at approved international centres. Availability varies by diet.
They serve different systems. MRCP is the route into UK specialist training and is widely recognised in the Gulf. Many doctors hold both.
PrepXperts is an independent preparation provider and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK or any Royal College.
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