Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
DCH Clinical: sittings, booking and prep
Next sitting to book 19–27 May 2027 · 3 sittings listed
DCH Clinical is the clinical half of the Diploma of Child Health, assessing the clinical skills expected of a newly appointed GP who has completed a short period of training in paediatrics.
Candidates take DCH Clinical after passing the FOP theory exam.
19–27 May 2027 · Booking opens 1 Feb 2027, 9:30am · closes 26 Feb 2027
Every sitting
- 17–25 Nov 2026
£640 - 19–27 May 2027 · Next sitting
£660 - 16–25 Nov 2027
£660
Before you book
How do I get a place on DCH Clinical?
Apply online via your RCPCH account during the application period; placements are not guaranteed and your fee is only processed if you are placed.
What is the format?
The exam is delivered online in a morning (10:00 to about 11:50) or afternoon (14:00 to about 15:50) UK-time session, with a maximum of 16 candidates a day.
How many attempts do I get?
You have seven years in which to pass both FOP and DCH Clinical, after which you must retake the part you passed first.
Where is it sat?
DCH Clinical has been delivered remotely online since October 2020, for UK and overseas candidates.
What comes after DCH Clinical?
Passing both FOP and DCH Clinical completes the Diploma of Child Health.
Prepare for DCH Clinical.
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Dr Robert Baxter19–27 May 2027 · £660
Email me before DCH Clinical booking opensBooking opens 1 Feb 2027, 9:30am
Checked against RCPCH’s pages · updated 16 Oct 2026