MRCS examinations calendar

MRCS Part A

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

Exam date Opening date Closing date Location
13 January 2027 30 July 2027 29 October 2026 Pearson  Register your interest
29 April 2027 30 October 2026 26 February 2027 Pearson  Register your interest
1 September 2027 27 February 2027 1 July 2027 Pearson  Register your interest

MRCS Part B OSCE Dublin


Exam date
Opening date
Closing date
Location		  
3-4 February 2027 30 July 2026 20 November 2026 RCSI Dublin  Register your interest
11-12 May 2027 21 November 2026 18 March 2027 RCSI Dublin  Register your interest
5-6 October 2027 19 March 2027 23 July 2027 RCSI Dublin  Register your interest

MRCS Part B OSCE International


Exam date
Opening date
Closing date
Location		 Register your interest
20-21 November 2026 3 February 2026 28 August 2026 RCSI Bahrain   Register your interest
16-17 January 2027 30 July 2026 6 November 2026 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia  Register your interest
12-13 March 2027 TBC TBC RCSI Bahrain  Register your interest
23-24 April 2027 TBC TBC Cairo, Egypt  Register your interest
22-23 May 2027 TBC TBC Sabah, Malaysia   Register your interest
14-15 August 2027 4 January 2027 4 June 2027 Penang, Malaysia  Register your interest
17-18 September 2027 4 January 2027
 9 July 2027 Cairo, Egypt  Register your interest
TBC TBC TBC RCSI Bahrain  Register your interest
 

MRCS Part B OSCE Prep Course

Date  Opening date Closing date Location
15-16 December 2026 24 July 2026 16 October 2026 RCSI Dublin
TBC TBC TBC RCSI Dublin
26-27 August 2025 TBC 25 June 2027 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.