Intercollegiate MRCS 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.
- £1047.00
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.
Full details on candidate eligibility can be found on the intercollegiate MRCS exam website.
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 18 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:
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.
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.
Safety and quality
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.
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: 18 Jul 2024
Application for admission to the exam must reach us no later than 5pm on the closing date.
05
Oct
2024
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20
Oct
2024
£1099.00
Price
£1099.00LONDON, United Kingdom
Location:
RCS - Exam Suite 1st Floor38-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields
LONDON
WC2A 3PE
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Apply before: 18 Jul 2024
Application for admission to the exam must reach us no later than 5pm on the closing date.
05
Oct
2024
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20
Oct
2024
£1099.00
Price
£1099.00Prep Course Attendees: £989.10
GLASGOW, United Kingdom
Location:
Hampden Park StadiumMain Entrance, South Stand
GLASGOW
G42 9BA
United Kingdom View in Google Maps
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Apply before: 21 Mar 2024
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04
May
2024
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19
May
2024
£1047.00
Price
£1047.00Prep Course Attendees: £942.30
GLASGOW, United Kingdom
Location:
Hampden Park StadiumMain Entrance, South Stand
GLASGOW
G42 9BA
United Kingdom View in Google Maps
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International Exams
Asia
Middle East, Europe & Central Asia
Africa
Apply before: 30 Apr 2024
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07
Sep
2024
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12
Sep
2024
£1099.00
Price
£1099.00KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia
Location:
University of Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC)Examination Ward, Level 3
KUALA LUMPUR
59100
Malaysia 020 78696276 View in Google Maps
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The MRCS Part B OSCE June and Abu Dhabi August 2024 examinations are only bookable to those candidates that have been granted a place on the examination.
The MRCS Part B OSCE UK May 2024 examinations are now only bookable to those candidates that were unsuccessful in the February UK OSCE.
Upcoming Exam Dates
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.
MRCS Part B OSCE February 2024 - London & Glasgow
Application Deadline: Closed | Exam Date Range: 3 - 18 February 2024
MRCS Part B OSCE March 2024 - Cairo
Application Deadline: Closed | Exam Date Range: 28 February - 8 March 2024
MRCS Part B OSCE May 2024 - London, Sheffield & Glasgow
Application Deadline: 29 February 2024| Exam Date Range: 4 - 19 May 2024
Extended Application Deadline for unsuccessful MRCS Part B February 2024 candidates: 21 March 2024
MRCS Part B OSCE June 2024 - Cairo
Application Deadline: 8 February 2024 | Exam Date Range: 1 - 9 June 2024
MRCS Part B OSCE August 2024 - Abu Dhabi
Application Deadline: 13 February 2024 | Exam Date Range: 5 - 10 August 2024
MRCS Part B OSCE September 2024 - Kuala Lumpur
Application Deadline: 30 April 2024 | Exam Date Range: 7 - 12 September 2024
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.