Royal College of Surgeons of England
Basic Surgical Skills course dates 2026 and 2027
Next run 5–6 Nov 2026, Harlow · 17 runs listed
A two-day, workshop-led course teaching suturing, knot-tying, tissue handling and instrument use. RCS England runs it in London and at approved regional centres.
Harlow · Princess Alexandra Hospital · £650
Before you book
Who is Basic Surgical Skills for?
Foundation doctors (FY1-FY3), core surgical trainees (CT1-CT2), and those preparing for Core Surgical Training interviews or MRCS Part B. No prior surgical experience needed. Source ↗
How long is Basic Surgical Skills and how is it run?
Two days in person, 16 CPD points. Pre-course BSS handbook and videos on the RCS e-learning platform, and a pre-course multiple-choice test with an 80% pass mark. Source ↗
How much does Basic Surgical Skills cost?
RCS England, London (Bjorn Saven Centre): £849, or £679.20 for members (2026-27 dates). Approved regional centres: £600-£710 (2026-27). Source ↗
How do you book Basic Surgical Skills?
Book on the RCS England course page, which lists London, regional and international dates. Log in to your RCS account first; full payment is taken at booking. Many dates are fully booked. Source ↗
Every date
| Dates | Provider | Place | Price | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20–21 Oct 2026 ↗ | RCS England | Colchester | £650 | Fully booked |
| 22–23 Oct 2026 ↗ | MEL | Leeds | £600 | Fully booked |
| 2–3 Nov 2026 ↗ | RCS England | London | £849 | Fully booked |
| 4–5 Nov 2026 ↗ | RCS England | London | £849 | Fully booked |
| 5–6 Nov 2026 ↗ | Princess Alexandra Hospital | Harlow | £650 | Few places left |
| 6–7 Nov 2026 ↗ | RCS England | London | £679–£849 | Fully booked |
| 7–8 Nov 2026 ↗ | RCS England | London | £710 | Few places left |
| 10–11 Nov 2026 ↗ | NCIC | Carlisle | £620 | |
| 18–19 Nov 2026 ↗ | South Tees | Middlesbrough | £675 | Fully booked |
| 19–20 Nov 2026 ↗ | MEL | Leeds | £600 | Few places left |
| 19–20 Nov 2026 ↗ | Hull University Teaching Hospitals | Hull | £600 | |
| 24–25 Nov 2026 ↗ | LTH | Chorley | £600 | Few places left |
| 24–25 Nov 2026 ↗ | Cambridge PGMC | Cambridge | £690 | Few places left |
| 10–11 Dec 2026 ↗ | MEL | Leeds | £600 | Fully booked |
| 22–23 Jan 2027 ↗ | RCS England | London | £849 | |
| 11 Feb 2027 ↗ | RCSEd | Edinburgh | £527–£585 | |
| 4–5 Mar 2027 ↗ | UHP | Plymouth | £650 |
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16 CPD credits
Attending counts as external CPD. Most college schemes ask for 50 credits a year and 250 over the five-year revalidation cycle.
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Checked against Princess Alexandra Hospital’s pages · updated 16 Oct 2026