FRCPath Part 2: sittings, booking and prep

Next sitting to book 22 Mar – 30 Apr 2027 · 1 sitting listed

About

FRCPath Part 2 is the final, specialty-specific examination (written, practical and/or oral depending on specialty) that leads to Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists.

Who can sit

You must have passed FRCPath Part 1 in the required specialty and completed the training required by the specialty regulations, and should normally first attempt Part 2 within 7 years of passing Part 1.

Next booking22 Mar – 30 Apr 2027 · Booking opens 27 Nov · closes 4 Jan 2027

Every sitting

22 Mar – 30 Apr 2027 · Next sitting
Booking opens 27 Nov · closes 4 Jan 2027 · results from 21 May 2027

Before you book

How do I get a place on FRCPath Part 2?
Apply and pay online on the RCPath website during the application window; Trust-paid applications are made by form instead.
What is the format?
Part 2 examinations are delivered in person, with the format varying by specialty (for example two days of Histopathology Part 2 in April 2027).
How many attempts do I get?
Each part can be attempted four times, and further attempts need an application to the College Council’s Mitigating Circumstances Panel.
When are results?
Part 2 results are published on the RCPath website by candidate number from midday on the results date (Friday 21 May 2027 for spring 2027).
What comes after FRCPath Part 2?
Passing Part 2 makes you a Fellow of the College and you may use FRCPath after the date of the Council meeting that ratifies the results.