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SCEs are a computer-based exam that consists of two papers. You will sit Paper 1 in the morning and Paper 2 in the afternoon. Each paper will be 3 hours long and consist of 100 questions which will all be multiple choice, best of 5. There will be one-hour break between the papers.
Some spaces in some centres are reserved for local trainees only. We work with local organisers to identify those local trainees. All remaining spaces will be allocated by the eligibility criteria. We will try to prioritise those who are near the end of their eligibility periods, however we cannot guarantee that every candidate will get a space on this basis.
Candidates will be notified on the outcome of their application within 2 weeks from the application period closing date. MRCP(UK) Central Office aims to have a response to all candidates before the UK application period opens.
Candidates may apply to sit the MRCP(UK) Part 1 examination provided they graduated at least 12 months in advance of the examination date. All doctors must have had at least 12 months' experience in medical employment, i.e. have completed Foundation Year 1 or equivalent. This 12 months experience is calculated up to the date of the MRCP(UK) Part 1 examination and not the application closing date. The relevant experience may be gained from any hospital in the world.
First time applicants for the Part 1 examination are required to submit, by email via pmq@mrcpuk.org, an attested copy of their Primary Medical Qualification (PMQ). The original stamp on a copy of the PMQ is required. You should not submit original Primary Medical Qualifications. Photocopies of certificates and/or official translations (in English)* will be accepted only if they have been prepared and authenticated by one of the following:
* You must submit an authenticated translation of your primary medical qualification is not in English. A fresh ink stamp must be used to authenticate the copy or translation.
The Colleges reserve the right to request to see the original documents if there is any doubt as to the authenticity of the submitted copies of documents.
Full details regarding how to submit your qualification via email can be found in the Part 1 section of the website.
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Following the recent change to the Limited Attempts Policy for candidates taking the MRCP(UK) examinations, and a review of the related regulations, we have now removed the 7-year eligibility period for candidates to complete the Diploma after passing Part 1.
As the results standardisation process continues for the newly introduced PACES format, the payment option in the 2024/02 UK PACES application form will be temporarily paused.
The 2024/02 UK PACES application period has been extended until 3 April 2024 due to several upcoming UK bank holidays.
You may be able to find the answer to your query on our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) pages on this website
We aim to respond to all queries within 5 working days but during exceptionally busy periods it may take longer. If your query is urgent, please call the relevant office directly.
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