MRCS (ENT) OSCE

Important information

As this is the final diet of the exam, the number of candidates will be limited. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and will close once capacity is reached.

Overview

The purpose of the MRCS (ENT) is to test the breadth of knowledge, the clinical and communication skills and the professional attributes required for a doctor intending to undertake practice within an otolaryngology department in a trainee position.

It is also intended to provide a test for those who wish to practice within another medical specialty, but who have an interest in the aspects of where that specialty interacts with the field of otolaryngology. In particular, it will be relevant for General Practitioners wishing to offer a service in minor ENT surgery.

Further information can be found on this page and on the ICBSE website.

Content

Location: Online/Glasgow, Scotland

Closing date: 4 December 2025
Examination dates: Online Exam 16 February 2026 Clinical Exam 25–27 February 2026
Fees: £1,132
Application open: 20 November 2025

Applying to sit the MRCS (ENT) OSCE exam through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow is straightforward.

Download the application form
– Click 'Apply now' to download the application form.
Submit your application
– Complete all required fields and email it to entosce@rcpsg.ac.uk along with any supporting documents.
Confirmation
– You will receive a confirmation email and further instructions once your application has been processed.
Make payment
– The College team will send you a link to pay the exam fee securely o

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To be eligible to sit the MRCS (ENT) OSCE, you must meet the following criteria:

Hold a primary medical qualification accepted by the General Medical Council (GMC) or that is acceptable to the Colleges.
Have passed the MRCS Part A.

Candidates waiting for results from previous attempts cannot apply until outcomes are confirmed.

Applicants who wish to sit MRCS (ENT) OSCE through the Glasgow College should send their application directly to the Glasgow College, not the examination centre.
Fees are correct at the time of publication. The College may amend these fees prior to the closing date.
The College may either cancel an examination centre if there are insufficient candidates or restrict numbers should this be necessary.
In the unlikely event that the College has to cancel an examination, the examination fee shall be reimbursed, but the College shall incur no further liability.
As this is the final diet of the exam, the number of candidates will be limited. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and will close once capacity is reached.
Please read the below ICBSE statement for more information.

ICBSE statement

Please see below an announcement from ICBSE. Pdf download can be found in the documentation section of this page.

This announcement is for candidates wishing to register for the final opportunity to sit the MRCS (ENT) OSCE examination. The final MRCS (ENT) OSCE examination will be hosted by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. The online component is scheduled for Monday, 16 February 2026, and the clinical component will take place on Wednesday, 25, 26, and 27 February 2026. Applications for the examination will open for all Colleges on Thursday, 20 November 2025, with the closing date for applications set for Thursday, 4 December 2025. Please note that the total number of candidates who can register across the Colleges to sit the exam will be capped at 250. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Colleges may close applications prior to the advertised closing date if they reach capacity.

Following the February 2026 diet, there will be no further opportunity to sit or resit the MRCS (ENT). After this, candidates wishing to enter Higher Surgical Training in ENT will be required to successfully complete the MRCS Part B as standard. Candidates may choose to transition to the MRCS Part B at any time and are not required to sit the final MRCS (ENT) OSCE. The eligibility of candidates to enter Higher Surgical Training in ENT after successfully completing the MRCS Part B has been confirmed by the Specialty Advisory Committee in ENT.