MRCPCH Clinical: sittings, booking and prep

Next sitting to book 6–21 Feb 2027 · 3 sittings listed

About

MRCPCH Clinical is the final element of the MRCPCH, assessing whether candidates have reached the clinical skills standard expected of a newly appointed ST4.

Who can sit

You must have passed all three theory exams, and you can only apply for one MRCPCH Clinical event at a time; the 7-year rule means you must pass Clinical within 7 years of your final theory pass.

Next booking£950
6–21 Feb 2027 · Booking opens 20 Nov, 9:30am · closes 26 Nov

Every sitting

6–21 Feb 2027 · Next sitting
Booking opens 20 Nov, 9:30am · closes 26 Nov£950
5–20 Jun 2027
Booking opens 23 Mar 2027, 9:30am · closes 30 Mar 2027£950
9–24 Oct 2027
Booking opens 19 Jul 2027, 9:30am · closes 26 Jul 2027£950

Before you book

How do I get a place on MRCPCH Clinical?
Apply on the RCPCH booking system during the application window, naming a sponsor; places are allocated by priority criteria (not first come, first served), and payment is only requested if you are placed.
What is the format?
The exam is a circuit of 10 stations: four clinical, one development, one history, two communication and two video stations.
How many attempts do I get?
UK trainees who have sat the exam six or more times must contact the Clinical Examinations team before applying.
Where is it sat?
The exam is held face to face at host hospitals across the UK, with candidates possibly placed anywhere in the UK, and at centres in other countries.
When are results?
Results are published to your online account within six weeks of the last date in the exam window, followed a week later by a results letter with feedback.