Exams

Advance your career and demonstrate your skills through our range of assessments. Find out more about the different exams for your profession and how to apply.

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FRCS Ophthalmology Part 3

FRCS Ophthalmology Part 3 is a structured oral and clinical exam that assesses decision-making, communication and professional skills required for independent ophthalmic practice.

Examination date

22–25 June 2026

Closing date

21 May 2026

Location

Cairo, Egypt

Status

Applications open

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MRCS Part B OSCE

The MRCS Part B OSCE is a practical examination that assesses the essential surgical skills, clinical competence and professional behaviours expected of a surgeon in training.

Examination date

2–6 September 2026

Closing date

4 June 2026

Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Status

Applications open

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MRCS Part B OSCE

The MRCS Part B OSCE is a practical examination that assesses the essential surgical skills, clinical competence and professional behaviours expected of a surgeon in training.

Examination date

6–8 September 2026

Closing date

19 June 2026

Location

Trivandrum, India

Status

Applications open

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MRCS Part A

MRCS Part A is the first stage of assessment in the Membership of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons qualification.

Examination date

9 September 2026

Closing date

1 July 2026

Location

Online, Pearson Vue

Status

Applications open

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FRCS Ophthalmology Part 1

The Part 1 examination tests knowledge of basic sciences relevant to ophthalmic surgery, forming the first stage of the FRCS Ophthalmology assessment.

Examination date

15 September 2026

Closing date

29 June 2026

Location

Online

Status

Applications open

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FRCS Ophthalmology Part 2

The FRCS Part 2 examination tests knowledge of ophthalmic medicine and surgery and general medicine and neurology, forming the second stage of the FRCS Ophthalmology assessment.

Examination date

15 September 2026

Closing date

29 June 2026

Location

Online

Status

Applications open

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MRCS Part B OSCE

The MRCS Part B OSCE is a practical examination that assesses the essential surgical skills, clinical competence and professional behaviours expected of a surgeon in training.

Examination date

6–7 October 2026

Closing date

24 July 2026

Location

Glasgow, Scotland

Status

Applications open

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MFDS Part 1

MFDS Part 1 is a written examination that tests the applied clinical knowledge and understanding required for safe and effective dental practice.

Examination date

6 October 2026

Closing date

31 July 2026

Location

Online

Status

Applications open

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ISFE Dental Public Health Part B

The ISFE Part B in Dental Public Health confirms your readiness to practise independently as a consultant in the specialty and supports your eligibility for fellowship with a UK Royal College. Applications are now open for the Autumn 2026 exam.

Examination date

21–22 October 2026

Closing date

1 June 2026

Location

Glasgow, Scotland

Status

Applications open

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ISFE Restorative Dentistry Part B

The Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examination in oral surgery Part B assesses your clinical judgement, decision-making and communication skills at consultant level. It confirms your readiness for independent practice and supports your eligibility for Fellowship with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. Applications are now open for the Autumn 2026 exam.

Examination date

4–5 November 2026

Closing date

15 July 2026

Location

Glasgow, Scotland

Status

Applications open

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