MFDS Part 2

Overview

MFDS Part 2 is a practical, scenario-based examination that assesses a candidate’s ability to apply their clinical knowledge, communication skills and professional judgement in real-world settings.

Successful completion of Part 2 indicates that the candidate has progressed significantly beyond the level of primary qualification and has achieved the competence required to move toward specialist dental training.

The syllabus for the MFDS examination is defined in the Dental Foundation Training Curriculum (PDF).

Sit your exam with us

By booking your MFDS exams through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, you’ll gain exclusive access to a range of valuable benefits.

Personalised candidate support

Personalised guidance from our examinations team
Access to preparation materials and key candidate resources

Professional recognition

Progression toward membership of the College (MFDS)
Respected benchmark of clinical knowledge for early career dentists

Step toward career development

Builds a strong foundation for specialist training and further qualifications
Supports your progression within the dental profession

Membership of the College

Candidates who have passed Part 1 can progress to MFDS Part 2. On passing Part 2, you will be invited to proceed to admission to the College as a Member.

You can view information on our membership categories and see the benefits offered in the membership section of our website.

Content

To apply for MFDS Part 2, candidates must:

Have passed MFDS Part 1, or hold an accepted exempting qualification
Hold a primary dental qualification accepted by the General Dental Council (GDC) in the UK or that is acceptable to the Colleges
Have completed 12 months' full-time, or equivalent part time, postgraduate experience in clinical dentistry

Location: Glasgow and Manchester, UK

Closing date: 15 August 2025
Examination dates: 6–7 November 2025
Fees: £770
Apply now

Follow these steps to apply for your MFDS Part 2 exam with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow:

Create or log in to your College account
– Register through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow online portal.
Select MFDS Part 2 from available examinations
– Choose the exam diet you wish to apply for from the list above and click 'Apply now' to be taken to the online portal login page. Enter your email and password to begin your application.
Submit your application
– Complete all required fields and upload any supporting documents.
Make payment
– Pay the exam fee securely online.
Confirmation
– You will receive a confirmation email and further instructions once your application has been processed.

Places for the MFDS Part 2 exam centres are limited. Applications will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Candidates for MFDS Part 2 will be required to attend on one day only. Details will be confirmed when the exam programme is circulated shortly after the closing date.
Why applying for the exam, the date selection function allows you to give an indication of date preference for the exam, however date allocation is done manually after the closing date, based on candidate numbers.
The exam venue may change, within your selected location. Please do not book travel or accommodation until you receive confirmation from the exam administrator that you are booked on the exam, your confirmed exam date and confirmed venue.
The College may either cancel an examination centre if there are insufficient candidates or restrict numbers should this be necessary.
Fees are correct at the time of publication. The College reserves the right to amend these fees in advance of the closing date.
In the event that the College has to cancel an examination or restrict numbers, the examination fee shall be reimbursed, but the College shall incur no further liability.

Documentation

Before applying for this examination, ensure you have read and understood the documentation and regulations below. Some of these documents may have changed since the last time you read them.