MRCP(UK) PACES: sittings, booking and prep

Next sitting to book 25 Jan – 15 Apr 2027 · 1 sitting listed

About

PACES (Practical Assessment of Clinical Examination Skills) is the MRCP(UK) Part 2 clinical exam testing the clinical skills of trainee doctors hoping to enter higher specialist training (ST3).

Who can sit

You must have passed the Part 1 written exam before taking PACES, and at least two years of hospital clinical experience after your primary medical qualification is advised.

Next booking£742
25 Jan – 15 Apr 2027 · Booking opens 10 Nov, 8am · closes 17 Nov

Every sitting

25 Jan – 15 Apr 2027 · Next sitting
Booking opens 10 Nov, 8am · closes 17 Nov£742

Before you book

How do I get a place on MRCP(UK) PACES?
Apply online through your My MRCP(UK) account, choosing one of the three Colleges of Entry (London, Glasgow or Edinburgh); UK trainees pay for the place on application.
What is the format?
A half-day exam of five clinical stations with two independent examiners at each, eight patient encounters and seven core skills assessed, run in a hospital or clinical skills centre.
How many attempts do I get?
Candidates have a maximum of six attempts at any part of the MRCP(UK) examination.
Where is it sat?
The exam runs at clinical centres across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland that vary from diet to diet, plus international centres.
What comes after MRCP(UK) PACES?
If places are oversubscribed, UK trainees are prioritised, and those expecting to apply for ST3 posts within the next year come first.