MFDS Part 2
Exam overview
The MFDS Part 2 exam tests candidates' communication skills, clinical competence and clinical reasoning and may be taken at any point after completion of 12 months in clinical dentistry. It consists of a structured professional skills assessment, compromising 14 stations within a single circuit. Following the successful completion of Part 1 candidates will normally be allowed a maximum of five years in which to complete Part 2.
Candidates who have completed MJDF or MFDS Part 1 with the Royal College of Surgeons of England will be eligble for a 10% discount on our UK Part 2 exam which will be applied automatically upon application.
- £700.00
Eligibility
To be eligible to enter the MFDS exam, all candidates must:
- have written confirmation of a pass in Part 1 before they may apply to sit Part 2. This should be Part 1 MFDS , the relevant passes in MFGDP(UK), MJDF or MFD (as set out in paragraph 9 of the exam regulations);
- possess a primary dental qualification acceptable to the boards of the dental faculties at The Royal College of Surgeons of England, and should normally be registered to practise dentistry in their country of residence;
- have completed 12 months’ full-time postgraduate experience in dentistry. Normally, equivalent part-time experience will be acceptable if gained over a period of three-and-a-half years;
- have complied with all of the exam regulations.
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 familiarise yourself with this policy before applying for an exam seat to ensure a smooth and easy withdrawal process.
Exam format
Part 2 is a two and a half hour Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) circuit comprising 14 stations, 11 of which will be assessed and three will be preparatory, within a single circuit. The circuit will assess communication skills, clinical skills and clinical reasoning skills. Candidates will be required to attain a single minimum standard for the circuit as a whole in order to pass the exam.
The examination will be conducted face to face.
Syllabus
Please read the MFDS Syllabus.
Booking options
UK and Ireland Exams
UK and Ireland
Apply before: 26 Aug 2025
Application for admission to the exam must reach us no later than 5pm on the closing date.
04
Nov
2025
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06
Nov
2025
£700.00
Price
£700.00RCS England MFDS Pt 1 Pass: £630.00
RCS England MJDF Pt 1 Pass: £630.00
LONDON, United Kingdom
Location:
RCS - Exam Suite 1st Floor35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields
LONDON
WC2A 3PE
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International Exams
Asia
Middle East, Europe & Central Asia
Africa
Apply before: 04 Nov 2025
Application for admission to the exam must reach us no later than 5pm on the closing date.
20
Jan
2026
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22
Jan
2026
£1100.00
Price
£1100.00RCS England MFDS Pt 1 Pass: £990.00
RCS England MJDF Pt 1 Pass: £990.00
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia
Location:
University of MalayaAcademy of Medicine of Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR
50400
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The MFDS Part 2 will be a face to face examination.
Candidates will be scheduled to attend the exam on one day only. The exams department are unable to accept requests for a specific exam date, candidates should therefore ensure they are available for all dates before applying.
Candidates are required to provide their Primary Dental Qualification. Please send scanned copies of your original documents to MFDSExam@rcseng.ac.uk. Please do not mail in physical copies of your documents.
Upcoming Exam Dates
MFDS Part 2 January 2025
Application deadline: 7 November 2024 | Exam date: 15-16 January 2025 | Location: Kuala Lumpur
MFDS Part 2 March 2025
Application deadline: 2 January 2025 | Exam date: 11-12 March 2025 | Location: Manchester
MFDS Part 2 November 2025
Application deadline: 26 August 2025 | Exam date: 4-6 November 2025 | Location: RCS England