Part 2 | MRCPUK

Part 2

Purpose

The MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination can be taken by physicians in training who have passed the MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination. It builds on the knowledge assessed in Part 1 and tests the acquisition of a representative sample of medical knowledge, skills and behaviour as specified in the UK Specialty Training Curriculum for Core Medical Training.
The Part 2 written examination moved to a single day format at the beginning of 2018. The new examination consists of two, three hour papers each with 100 questions. Click here for more information.
The MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination will test the ability to apply clinical understanding, make clinical judgements and take responsibility for:

• prioritising diagnostic or problem lists
• planning investigation
• selecting a plan for immediate management
• selecting a plan for long-term management
• assessing prognosis.

Part 2 Written at a glance

• two papers taken on one day
• papers last three hours
• 200 multiple choice questions (best of five)
• questions include images
• sat in an examination hall.

Applications

To apply and find out when the exams run:

• Dates and fees
• Apply online