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.