MRCS examinations calendar

MRCS Part A

The MRCS Part A is delivered via computer-based testing centres in partnership with Pearson Vue. Further information is available here

Exam date Opening date Closing date Location
21 January 2026 21 July 2026 30 October 2025 Pearson VUE
22 April 2026 31 October 2025 5 March 2026 Pearson VUE
9 September 2026 6 March 2026 1 July 2026 Pearson VUE

MRCS Part B OSCE Dublin

Exam date Opening date Closing date Location
4-5 February 2026 21 July 2026 20 November 2025 RCSI Dublin
13-14 May 2026 21 November 2026 26 February 2025 RCSI Dublin
6-9 October 2026 27 February 2026 24 July 2026 RCSI Dublin

MRCS Part B OSCE International

Exam date Opening date Closing date Location
24-25 January 2026 21 July 2026 31 October 2025 Penang, Malaysia
27-28 March 2026 1 September 2026 19 December 2025 RCSI Bahrain
24-25 April 2026 1 September 2026 30 January 2026 Cairo, Egypt
23-24 May 2026 1 September 2026  27 February 2026 Sabah, Malaysia 
14-16 August 2026 3 February 2026 15 May 2026 Penang, Malaysia
18-19 September 2026 3 February 2026
26 June 2026 Cairo, Egypt
19-21 November 2026 3 February 2026 28 August 2026 RCSI Bahrain
 

MRCS Part B OSCE Prep Course

Exam date  Opening date Closing date Location
4-5 December 2025 21 July 2025 12 September 2025 RCSI Dublin
5-6 March 2026 13 September 2025 12 December 2025 RCSI Dublin
24-25 August 2025 13 December 2025 29 May 2026 RCSI Dublin

Please note

  • Prospective applicants can register for any upcoming MRCS examinations listed open by visiting the MRCS examination portal here.
  • Closing dates are provided for information but once quotas are reached no further applications will be accepted.