The MRCP Part 1 evaluates a broad spectrum of medical knowledge, competencies, and professional conduct as outlined in the UK Specialty Training Curriculum for Core Medical Training/Internal Medicine Training. Serving as the initial phase in a series of assessments tailored to align with the progression of trainees enrolled in the UK's Core Medical Training/Internal Medical Training program, MRCP UK Part One introduces unique content and enhances the overall learning trajectory.
Eligibility for MRCP UK Part 1:
Physicians with a minimum of 12 months of postgraduate experience in medical practice are eligible to undertake the MRCPUK Part 1 exam.
MRCP UK Part 1 Exam Dates 2024:
Applications for MRCP Part 1 must be submitted within the specified opening and closing dates. UK-based candidates have the option to undertake online exams from their homes, while international students are required to appear for centre-based exams starting from the 2023/4 exam diet.
MRCP UK Part 1 Application Deadlines:
The application periods and corresponding exam dates for 2024 are as follows:
- 2024/1: Application period (06-13 Nov 23), Exam date (24-Jan-24), Deadline (20-Nov-23), Results by (23-Feb-24)
- 2024/2: Application period (05 -12 Feb 24), Exam date (17-Apr-24), Deadline (19-Feb-24), Results by (17-May-24)
- 2024/3: Application period (03 -10 June 24), Exam date (14-Aug-24), Deadline (17-Jun-24), Results by (13-Sep-24)
- 2024/4: Application period (05 -12 Aug 24), Exam date (16-Oct-24), Deadline (19-Aug-24), Results by (15-Nov-24)
MRCP UK Exam Centres in India:
The MRCP Part 1 online exam is conducted at six centres in India, the highest among all countries, including Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Kerala, Mumbai, and New Delhi.
MRCP Part 1 Test Fee:
The MRCP Part 1 fee for international students is £616, while for UK students, it is £460. For Indian students, the approximate cost of MRCP is INR 65,000.
MRCP Part 1 Exam Format:
- One-day exam
- Two Papers, each lasting three hours
- 100 multiple-choice, best-of-five questions per Paper
- Marking system awards +1 mark for correct answers, with no negative marking for incorrect responses
- No image-based questions are included in the MRCP Part 1 Exam
- Conducted either at a test centre internationally or online via a proctoring service in the UK.