General Internal Medicine
Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK
MRCP Part 1: sittings, booking and prep
Next sitting to book 20 Jan 2027 · 2 sittings listed
About
The first written exam of the MRCP(UK) diploma, the membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians.
Who can sit
Next booking£520Doctors with at least 12 months’ postgraduate experience in medical employment.
20 Jan 2027 · Booking opens 27 Oct, 8am · closes 3 Nov
Every sitting
- 20 Jan 2027 · Next sitting
£520 - 26 May 2027
£520
Before you book
How do I get a place on MRCP Part 1?
Apply to MRCP(UK) while its application window is open: one week for each sitting, a few months ahead of it.
What is the format?
Two papers of three hours, each of 100 multiple choice questions in best-of-five format.
How many attempts do I get?
Six attempts at each part, and one exceptional seventh on application.
Prepare for MRCP Part 1.
Sitting MRCP Part 1 in January? Email me before MRCP Part 1 booking opens
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Checked against MRCP(UK)’s pages · updated 16 Oct 2026