MRCOG Part 3: sittings, booking and prep

Next sitting to book 5–11 May 2027 · 3 sittings listed

About

The MRCOG Part 3 is a clinical assessment of knowledge, skills, attitudes and competencies, and passing it leads to the award of MRCOG and membership of the College.

Who can sit

Candidates must have passed MRCOG Part 2, have an approved Assessment of Training, and meet the attempts requirements in the Exam Regulations.

Next booking£645
5–11 May 2027 · Assessment of Training (AoT) deadline 21 Jan 2027

Every sitting

4–10 Nov 2026
Booking closed · results from 2 Dec
5–11 May 2027 · Next sitting
Assessment of Training (AoT) deadline 21 Jan 2027 · results from 9 Jun 2027£645
10–16 Nov 2027
Assessment of Training (AoT) deadline 22 Jul 2027 · results from 15 Dec 2027£645

Before you book

How do I get a place on MRCOG Part 3?
Eligible candidates are contacted when the exam booking window opens.
What is the format?
A circuit of 14 clinical tasks of 12 minutes each, one per syllabus module, with simulated patient or colleague tasks and structured discussions with an examiner.
Where is it sat?
November 2026 venues are London, Kolkata, Mumbai, Malaysia, Cairo, Abu Dhabi and Hong Kong.
What comes after MRCOG Part 3?
Passing Part 3 completes the MRCOG and is the waypoint for UK trainees to move from core training to higher training (ST6 and ST7).