Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons Part B OSCE
Exam overview
About the exam
Part B of the Intercollegiate MRCS is an objective structured clinical exam (OSCE). It tests:
- anatomy and surgical pathology
- applied surgical science and critical care
- clinical and procedural skills
- communication skills
First 4: In response to your concerns about the financial burden of training and the support you need from us, we now offer the First 4 membership package. Take your MRCS Part B with us and save up to £512 in membership fees.
Practice course: Practice MRCS OSCE is a virtual classroom led by examiners that will give you the opportunity to experience the anatomy stations on the MRCS Part B exam.
Please note that December exam bookings in Karachi are only open to candidates who have received confirmation to book via email.
- £1,132.00
Eligibility
To be eligible to sit the MRCS exam, you must hold a medical degree that is acceptable to the UK General Medical Council (GMC) for full or provisional registration or to the Medical Council in Ireland for full or temporary registration.
First time applicants whose names do not appear on the registers of the GMC or Medical Council (Ireland) must submit their original certificate (or an authenticated copy) of a medical degree acceptable to the councils of the four colleges.
Exam regulations and full details on candidate eligibility can be found on the intercollegiate MRCS exam website. (Please ensure you read those prior to booking the exam)
Withdrawal and refund policy
If you wish to withdraw from the exam, you may or may not be entitled to a full or partial refund according to the guidelines outlined in our refund policy. (Please note, we do not offer transfers).
Please familiarise yourself with this policy before applying for an exam seat to ensure a smooth and easy withdrawal process.
Application for admission to the exam must reach us no later than 5pm on the closing date.
Exam format
Part B consists of an objective structured clinical exam (OSCE). The OSCE consists of 17 examined stations each of 9 minutes duration.
These stations will examine the following broad content areas:
- applied knowledge: consisting of anatomy, surgical pathology, applied surgical science and critical care
- applied skills: consisting of communication skills in giving and receiving information, history taking and clinical & procedural skills
Syllabus
In addition to the four broad content areas examined in the OSCE (anatomy, surgical pathology, applied surgical science, critical care), four domains have been identified which encompass the knowledge, skills, competencies and professional characteristics of the competent surgeon. These domains map to the GMC’s Good Medical Practice and are assessed in the OSCE:
1. The duties of a doctor registered with the GMC
Patients must be able to trust doctors with their lives and health. To justify that trust
you must show respect for human life and make sure your practice meets the standards
expected of you in four domains.
2. Knowledge, skills and performance
- Make the care of your patient your first concern.
- Provide a good standard of practice and care.
- Keep your professional knowledge and skills up to date.
- Recognise and work within the limits of your competence.
3. Safety and quality
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Take prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being
compromised. - Protect and promote the health of patients and the public.
- Communication, partnership and teamwork
- Treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity.
- Treat patients politely and considerately.
- Respect patients’ right to confidentiality.
- Work in partnership with patients.
- Listen to, and respond to, their concerns and preferences.
- Give patients the information they want or need in a way they can understand.
- Respect patients’ right to reach decisions with you about their treatment
and care. - Support patients in caring for themselves to improve and maintain their health.
- Work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients’ interests.
4. Maintaining trust
- Be honest and open and act with integrity.
- Never discriminate unfairly against patients or colleagues.
- Never abuse your patients’ trust in you or the public’s trust in the profession.
- You are personally accountable for your professional practice and must always be
- prepared to justify your decisions and actions.
For detailed information on the MRCS syllabus please visit the intercollegiate exam website.
Booking options
UK and Ireland Exams
UK and Ireland
Apply before: 20 Nov 2025
Application for admission to the exam must reach us no later than 5pm on the closing date.
01
Feb
2026
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15
Feb
2026
£1,132.00
Pricing notes:
Full price: £1,132.00Glasgow
Location:
The Golden Jubilee Conference HotelBeardmore Street
Glasgow
G81 4DY
02074053474 View in Google Maps
Book online
Please ensure you are logged in to your account or, if you do not have an account, have registered.
Please ensure you are logged in to your account or, if you do not have an account, have registered.
Apply before: 20 Nov 2025
Application for admission to the exam must reach us no later than 5pm on the closing date.
01
Feb
2026
-
15
Feb
2026
£1,132.00
Pricing notes:
Full price: £1,132.00LONDON, United Kingdom
Book online
Please ensure you are logged in to your account or, if you do not have an account, have registered.
Please ensure you are logged in to your account or, if you do not have an account, have registered.
International Exams
Asia
Middle East, Europe & Central Asia
Africa
Apply before: 02 Oct 2025
Application for admission to the exam must reach us no later than 5pm on the closing date.
13
Dec
2025
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17
Dec
2025
£1,132.00
Pricing notes:
Full price: £1,132.00Karachi, Pakistan
Location:
Indus HospitalDarussalam Society Sector 39
Karachi
Pakistan 02074053474 View in Google Maps
Book online
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Please ensure you are logged in to your account or, if you do not have an account, have registered.
Apply before: 11 Dec 2025
Application for admission to the exam must reach us no later than 5pm on the closing date.
28
Feb
2026
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04
Mar
2026
£1,132.00
Pricing notes:
Full price: £1,132.00Colombo, Sri Lanka
Location:
University of ColomboNo 952, Maradana Road
Colombo
COLOMBO 8
Sri Lanka 02074053474 View in Google Maps
Book online
Please ensure you are logged in to your account or, if you do not have an account, have registered.
Please ensure you are logged in to your account or, if you do not have an account, have registered.
Apply before: 25 Jun 2025
Application for admission to the exam must reach us no later than 5pm on the closing date.
05
Nov
2025
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12
Nov
2025
£1,132.00
Pricing notes:
Full price: £1,132.00Cairo, Egypt
Closed
Please ensure you are logged in to your account or, if you do not have an account, have registered.
Please ensure you are logged in to your account or, if you do not have an account, have registered.
Upcoming exam dates
MRCS Part B OSCE September 2025 – Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)
Application deadline: 5 June 2025 | Exam date range: 7 – 11 September 2025
MRCS Part B OSCE October 2025 – UK (London)
Application deadline: 24 July 2025 | Exam date range: 4 – 19 October 2025
MRCS Part B OSCE November 2025 – Egypt (Cairo and Alexandria)
Application deadline: TBC | Exam date range: 5 – 13 November 2025 (Cairo: 5 – 9 Nov 2025, Alexandria: 11 – 13 Nov 2025)
MRCS Part B OSCE December 2025 – Pakistan (Karachi)
Application deadline: 2 October 2025 | Exam date range: 13 – 17 December 2025
MRCS Part B OSCE January 2026 – India (Hyderabad)
Application deadline: TBC | Exam date range: 13 – 17 January 2026
MRCS Part B OSCE February 2026 – UK (TBC)
Application deadline: 20 November 2025 | Exam date range: 31 January – 15 February 2026
MRCS Part B OSCE March 2026 – Sri Lanka (Colombo)
Application deadline: TBC | Exam date range: 28 February – 4 March 2026
MRCS Part B OSCE April 2026 – Egypt (Cairo)
Application deadline: TBC | Exam date range: 10 – 16 April 2026
MRCS Part B OSCE April 2026 – Pakistan (Lahore)
Application deadline: TBC | Exam date range: 24 – 28 April 2026
MRCS Part B OSCE May 2026 – UK (TBC)
Application deadline: *26 February 2026 | Exam date range: 9 – 24 May 2026
*For candidates retaking the examination following failure in the February diet, the closing date is 26 March 2026
MRCS Part B OSCE June 2026 – India (Mumbai)
Application deadline: TBC | Exam date range: 14 – 17 June 2026
MRCS Part B OSCE July 2026 – Egypt (Cairo)
Application deadline: TBC | Exam date range: 11 – 18 July 2026
MRCS Part B OSCE August 2026 – UAE (Abu Dhabi)
Application deadline: TBC | Exam date range: 28 July – 1 August 2026
MRCS Part B OSCE September 2026 – Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)
Application deadline: TBC | Exam date range: TBC
MRCS Part B OSCE September 2026 – India (Delhi)
Application deadline: TBC | Exam date range: 23 – 26 September 2026
MRCS Part B OSCE October 2026 – UK (TBC)
Application deadline: 24 July 2026 | Exam date range: 3 - 18 October 2026
MRCS Part B OSCE November 2026 – Egypt (Alexandria)
Application deadline: TBC | Exam date range: TBC
MRCS Part B OSCE December 2026 – Pakistan (Karachi)
Application deadline: TBC | Exam date range: TBC
Important notice regarding fees for candidates sitting examinations in India
Effective for all exams taking place from 1st July 2025, please be informed that an additional 18% tax will be applied to examination fees for candidates sitting the examinations in India. This tax is mandated by local Indian tax regulations and is not determined by the College. The exam fee is £1132 plus 18% tax, totalling £1335.76.Further details on the additional tax for exams in India
Contact the exams department
All surgical exam queries should be emailed to SurgicalExams@rcseng.ac.uk
All document submissions for eligibility should be emailed to SurgicalEligibility@rcseng.ac.uk
Candidates should not post any documents to our offices.
Thank you for your enquiry. We will reply to you as soon as possible.
Telephone
For general exam queries please call 020 7405 3474 - Option 3
Our main switchboard is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.