MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written - Progression for Part 2 Written Exam candidates under the new Regulations
From the 2009/1 examination diet, the MRCP(UK) Regulations will change regarding entry requirements and progression. Full details can be found in the Regulations section of the website.
Candidates who are considering attempting the 2008/3 MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Exam should familiarise themselves with the new Regulations before submitting their application. If a candidate is successful in the 2008/3 Part 2 Written Exam they will still be given a 2-year PACES period of eligibility (as per the 2008 Regulations). They will then have either until the end of this period or until their pass in the MRCP(UK) Part 1 Exam expires, whichever is greater, to take and pass the PACES exam. The first opportunity successful candidates will have to apply for the PACES Exam will be in the 2009/1 diet (Feb-March 2009), and thereafter they can attempt this exam as often as necessary within the aforementioned period.
Candidates who are unsuccessful in the 2008/3 Part 2 Written Exam will also be able to apply for the 2009/1 PACES Exam, providing the main assessment period is within their 7-year Part 1 eligibility period.
From the 2009/1 diet candidates can apply to the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written and PACES Exams in any order (or simultaneously).
MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination results (2008/02 - 30 & 31 July 2008)
The results of the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination held on 30 & 31 July 2008 are now available on the website. Candidates who have chosen to have their result published on the website may now check their results using the online web results service.
Candidates who have opened an online account will also be able to view their result in their My MRCP(UK) account. Candidates who have not yet registered on the MRCP(UK) website can do so through the create an online account page.
Result letters will be posted to candidates on Wednesday 27th August 2008.
Result letters for candidates with an address within the UK will be sent by first class post. Please allow 5 working days for delivery.
Result letters for candidates with an address outside the UK will be sent either by airmail or will be dispatched locally by the MRCP(UK) representative in the country in which the Examination was sat. Please allow 10 working days for delivery.
Please note results will not be given out by telephone, fax or email.
Please refrain from telephoning the Colleges regarding your results as this will only delay their dispatch. Candidates with a query about results or who wish to notify us of a change of address should put the details in writing and send them to the relevant administrative office.
MRCP(UK) Part 1 and Part 2 Written Examinations - Trinidad: Changes to Application Procedure from April 2008
Please note that from April 2008, for both the MRCP(UK) Part 1 and MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examinations held in Trinidad, candidates must either apply on-line or submit their application directly to the MRCP(UK) Central Office.
MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination - Examination to be held in Bahrain from 2008
The Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians are pleased to announce that from 2008 the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination will be held in Bahrain once annually. The Examination will be held in the 3rd diet of each year. Please refer to the calendar for opening and closing dates for applications and the actual exam dates. Applications and exam fees are to be submitted to the Local Organiser.
MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination to be held in Malta from 2008
The Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians is pleased to announce that from 2008 the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination will be held in Malta once annually. The Examination will be held in the 3rd diet each year. Please refer to the calendar for opening and closing dates for applications and for the actual exam date. Applications and exam fees must be submitted to the MRCP(UK) Central Office.
MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination to be held in Myanmar from 2008
The Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians is pleased to announce that from 2008 the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination will be held in Myanmar once annually. The Examination will be held in the 3rd diet each year. Please refer to the calendar for opening and closing dates for applications and for the actual exam date. Applications and exam fees must be submitted to the local organiser.
MRCP(UK) Part 1 and Part 2 Written to be held in Pakistan (Karachi)
The Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians is pleased to announce that from and including the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Exam in December 2008 the MRCP(UK) Part 1 and MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination will be held in Pakistan (Karachi ) at all diets going forward.
Please refer to the calendars for opening and closing dates for applications and for the actual exam dates. Candidates must apply online or send paper applications and fees to the MRCP(UK) Central Office by the relevant overseas closing date. Application forms can be downloaded from this website
Important notice: Changes to the MRCP(UK) Examination
The MRCP(UK) Examination provides information on candidates’ core medical knowledge, basic clinical problem solving skills and the management of common and important medical emergencies. The core medical knowledge and skills tested in the MRCP(UK) Examination provide the very basis that equips doctors to proceed to focus on individual specialties, secure in their grounding in other systems. In recognition that the rate of acquisition of core medical knowledge and practical clinical skills may differ the MRCP(UK) Management Board has decided that the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written and Part 2 Clinical (PACES) Examinations can, in future, be taken in any order. In addition, to ease the time pressures on trainees, the MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination will be made available sooner and the "18 month rule" revised to allow examination entry once 12 months have elapsed after graduation.
The changes in respect to eligibility for and entry to the MRCP(UK) Examination will be applicable to UK and International candidates.
For more detailed information please refer to the 
Entry and Eligibility Changes to the MRCP(UK) Regulations.