MRCS Part B OSCE

Overview

The MRCS Part B OSCE is a practical, station-based examination that assesses the applied knowledge, clinical skills and professional behaviours expected of a surgeon in training.

After passing Part A, this assessment forms the second and final part of the Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) qualification, which is recognised by the four Surgical Royal Colleges of the UK and Ireland. The assessment is run jointly with the other Colleges of Surgeons in the UK and Ireland through the Intercollegiate Committee for Basic Surgical Examinations (ICBSE).

Award of the MRCS diploma indicates that a candidate has enhanced their knowledge, understanding, experience and clinical competence well beyond primary qualification level.

Passing Part B makes you eligible for election as a Member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

Sit your exam with us

By choosing the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow for your MRCS exams, you can access many benefits. Plus, we offer specific exam dates, to help you plan your time.

Exam package

Digital learning materials
Part B mock exam
Feedback to help you feel exam ready

Outstanding exam environment

Experienced examiners who are practising surgeons
Realistic, professional OSCE settings
Separate rooms for exam stations
Specified exam dates to help you manage your time

Career progression and recognition

Eligibility for College membership
Achieve globally respected MRCS postnominals
Join an international surgical community

Exam preparation

In the MRCS Part B OSCE, candidates are examined in a series of scenarios designed to reflect real clinical practice, with a focus on patient safety, communication, clinical skills, knowledge and clinical judgement.

We offer digital learning for MRCS Part B OSCE. This resource consists of a combination of supporting materials and video examples to help prepare candidates for your exam.

We also offer an in-person preparation course, which takes place at our College in Glasgow, which includes a mock exam and feedback from examiners.

For trainees anticipating a career in surgery and preparing for basic surgical examinations, we recommend completing our one-day Essential Surgical Skills Course and/or our two-day Basic Surgical Skills Course.

Key information

All the important details that you need to know about the MRCS Part B OSCE.

Content

Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Application status: Open
Closing date: 11 December 2025
Examination dates: 28 February–4 March 2026
Exam centre venue: University of Colombo
Fees: £1,132

Apply now for Colombo exam centre

Location: Pune, India

Application status: Open
Closing date: 12 December 2025
Examination date(s): 24–26 March 2026
Exam centre venue: Symbiosis Medical College for Women
Fees: £1,132

Apply now for Pune exam centre

Location: Glasgow, UK

Closing date: TBC
Examination date(s): TBC
Exam centre venue: Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel
Fees: £1,132

Follow these steps to book your MRCS Part B OSCE exam through 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 MRCS Part B OSCE 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.

To sit the MRCS Part B OSCE, you must:

Have passed MRCS Part A (within the permitted time frame set by the MRCS regulations).
Hold a primary medical qualification accepted by the UK General Medical Council (GMC) or the Medical Council in Ireland, or that is acceptable to the Colleges.

There is no minimum requirement for clinical experience after passing Part A, but candidates are advised to ensure adequate preparation through clinical practice and study.

To sit the MRCS Part B OSCE, you must:

Have passed MRCS Part A (within the permitted time frame set by the MRCS regulations).
Hold a primary medical qualification accepted by the UK General Medical Council (GMC) or the Medical Council in Ireland, or that is acceptable to the Colleges.

There is no minimum requirement for clinical experience after passing Part A, but candidates are advised to ensure adequate preparation through clinical practice and study.