Part 2 Written Frequently Asked Questions
Candidates can apply to sit the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination after they have been awarded a pass in the MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination. They do not require any additional medical experience.
Every time a candidate applies to sit the exam they must obtain support from their current or most recent educational supervisor or supervising consultant (referred to on the application as the Proposer). Candidates must write their Proposer’s details in the relevant section of the application form and tick the box to confirm that they have discussed this matter with them. Verification of this support may be sought through direct communication between the MRCP(UK) Central Office and the Proposer.
This is to ensure that the candidate discussed their proposed application with their educational supervisor or supervising consultant in detail and that he/she feels the candidate has the experience and has acquired the level of knowledge to have a reasonable chance of success.
For the purpose of application to the exam, a candidate’s Proposer does not have to hold MRCP(UK) or FRCP(UK). However, once a candidate completes all three parts of the exam, they must submit a Form of Faith that is completed and signed by a Proposer who holds FRCP(UK) or who has held MRCP(UK) for at least 8 years.
It is compulsory for candidates to have their Form of Faith supported by a Proposer who holds FRCP(UK) or who has held MRCP(UK) for at least 8 years, and candidates should be aware of this when applying for the examinations. If a candidate experiences exceptional difficulties finding a suitable Proposer they should contact the MRCP(UK) Central Office who will advise them further.
Candidates must contact, in writing, the administration office to which they sent their application as soon as possible, providing their name, RCP code number and date of birth. Candidates who withdraw before the advertised closing date will be given a 90% refund of the exam fee (10% is retained to cover administrative costs). However, candidates who withdraw after the closing date will not normally be entitled to a refund and must resolve any outstanding fees in order to sit future MRCP(UK) Examinations. Please refer to the Withdrawal page for further information.
It is each candidate’s responsibility to ensure that applications are completed as soon as possible. The MRCP(UK) Central Office will contact candidates to advise them of any outstanding information and will provide a deadline for receipt. Candidates will be allocated a provisional exam place in the meantime, but applications will be rejected if the outstanding information is not received by the deadline. Candidates whose applications are incomplete because the full exam fee has not been received must pay this in order to sit any future MRCP(UK) examinations, even if they subsequently withdraw or are absent from the exam.
Yes. The examination fee is taken as soon as an application is checked and registered for an exam, regardless of whether there are any incomplete items. All applications are taken as a serious intention to sit the exam, for which the full exam fee is liable.
Your acknowledgement letters and admission documents will also be emailed to you. If you do not receive a hard copy you can use the emailed version as proof of your entry to the examination. If you have not received the email please check first that your inbox has not treated our email confirmation as spam and that you have given us the correct email address.
We aim to release results for the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination 4 weeks from the date of the Examination. Estimated web and postal results release dates for the MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination are now published on this website.
You can make unlimited attempts within your 7-year eligibility period.
I am at the end of my 7-year eligibility period but cannot use my last exam attempt due to ill health. Can I have one more attempt before returning to the Part 1 Examination?
Usually, extensions cannot be given beyond a candidate’s 7-year eligibility period. However, if exceptional circumstances prevent a candidate from sitting the exam they should contact the MRCP(UK) Central Office in writing, detailing their situation and providing documentary evidence where applicable. Appeals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.