FRCR Clinical Oncology First: sittings, booking and prep

Next sitting to book 9–10 Feb 2027 · 2 sittings listed

About

The First FRCR (Oncology) exam expects candidates to have a broad knowledge of the subjects relating to the investigation and management of patients with cancer.

Next sitting to book£349
9–10 Feb 2027 · Booking open · closes 27 Nov

Every sitting

9–10 Feb 2027 · Next sitting
Booking open · closes 27 Nov · results from 4 Mar 2027£349
1–2 Sep 2027
Booking opens 24 Nov · closes 2 Jul 2027 · results from 23 Sep 2027£349

Before you book

How do I get a place on FRCR Clinical Oncology First?
Book through your RCR website account on the RCR exam hub; resident doctors and members can book a week before non-members.
What is the format?
The exam has four modules: cancer biology and radiobiology, clinical pharmacology, medical statistics and physics, delivered on the Speedwell platform.
Where is it sat?
UK venues are Belfast, Bridgend, Edinburgh, London and Manchester, plus Hong Kong, Kolkata and Malaysia.