The MRCS examination is an intercollegiate examination run jointly with the other Colleges of Surgeons in Great Britain and Ireland.
Award of the Diploma of Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons indicates that a candidate has enhanced his or her knowledge, understanding, experience and clinical competence well beyond primary qualification level.
Further information can be found under the documentation tag or on the intercollegiate website.
Membership of the College
Membership is open to surgeons who have passed all parts of the Intercollegiate Membership examination and meet the criteria set out in the Regulations. Candidates will be eligible for election as a Member of the College with which they successfully complete Part B of the examination. In joining us, you will be part of a growing membership committed to ensuring high standards of surgical practice through assessment and continuing professional development.
You can view information on our membership categories and see the benefits offered by visiting our Join Us pages.
Before applying for this examination, ensure you have read and understood the supporting documentation including the examination regulations.
MRCS Part B OSCE
Closing Date:
18 July 2024
Status:
Closed - Past Closing Date (Closed on 18 July 2024)
This examination will be held in Bristol, UK.
You can register for the examination by completing the online application form.
MRCS Part B OSCE
Closing Date:
18 July 2024
Examination Date(s):
15 October 2024
16 October 2024
Status:
Closed - Past Closing Date (Closed on 18 July 2024)
MRCS Part B OSCE
Closing Date:
19 July 2024
Examination Date(s):
04 November 2024 (continuing until)
11 November 2024
MRCS Part B OSCE
Examination Date(s):
21 January 2025 (continuing until)
24 January 2025
Applications will open soon. To register your interest, click on this link
Important
- Candidates who wish to apply to sit the MRCS Part B examination internationally through the Glasgow College can do so at centres hosted by our partner Colleges. Please contact us at mrcsosce@rcpsg.ac.uk and we can advise of opportunities available to you.
- 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 may amend these fees in advance of the opening date.
- 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.
- In Glasgow, the OSCE will be held at Hampden National Stadium.
In the event of candidate numbers being too great to facilitate the completion of the examination within the specified period. The Royal Colleges of UK and Ireland, with prior agreement of the ICBSE reserve the right to make alternative arrangements and extend the time announced for the examinations within reasonable limits.
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.
Dates and Fees part B OSCE International
Dates and Fees Part B OSCE UK
MRCS Part B Application Form
MRCS Regulations
MRCS Content Guide
Candidate Guidance MRCS Part B
MRCS Part B Candidate Briefing Presentation
Access and reasonable adjustments policy
Announcements
Intercollegiate Refugee Concession Policy
Candidate Code of Conduct
Suspected Candidate Misconduct investigation and sanction procedure
Misconduct procedure
ICBSE Policy for Concerning or Dangerous Candidate Behaviour
ICBSE Complaints Procedure
ICBSE Appeal Regulations
Additional Attempts Policy
Additional Attempts Policy Frequently Asked Questions
Additional Attempts Application Form
ICBSE Annual Reports
Surgeons - Education Professional Development
College Membership
Mitigating Circumstance Policy