Exam Fee: £625

Location: Pearson Vue Test Centres

Key Dates:

Eligibility:

• Must hold a primary medical qualification accepted by the UK GMC or Medical Council of Ireland.
• First-time applicants not on GMC/IMC registers must provide original or authenticated qualification certificates.

Exam Structure:

• Part A: Two MCQ papers (3hr + 2hr) taken same day.
• Part B: OSCE—normally 17 stations, each 9 minutes.

Attempts:

• Up to 6 attempts at Part A.
• Up to 4 attempts at Part B OSCE (+1 possible under Additional Attempt Policy).
• Must pass Part B within 7 years of passing Part A.

Identification:

Valid ID (passport or driving licence) required; must remove facial coverings for ID check.

Withdrawals/Refunds:

• Withdraw before closing date: 80% refund (minus admin fee).
• Medical/bereavement: up to 100% refund if documentation provided within 14 days.
• Special needs: Advise college at time of application, provide medical evidence if needed.

Misconduct:

Cheating or failure to declare relevant warnings/suspension can result in exclusion.

Fit to Sit Policy:

Sitting the exam confirms you are fit; no mitigation claims after the exam.

From October 2024, all UK and Ireland MRCS OSCEs will be marked electronically using iPads.

• Examiners will enter scores directly into the device.
• This process has been successfully trialled in Glasgow and London and will now be used for all sittings.
• Benefits: Real-time monitoring and faster results.

• The tax is added to the base exam fee and shown during online payment.
• Applies to all exam types and resits, only for sittings held in India.
• Invoices are provided. GST may be refundable if the exam fee is refunded (per College and tax regulations).
• Payments in any currency will incur GST, calculated from the base fee in GBP.
• Does not apply to candidates sitting MRCS exams in other countries.