MRCPsych CASC: sittings, booking and prep

Next sitting to book 19–27 Jan 2027 · 4 sittings listed

About

The CASC (Clinical Assessment of Skills and Competencies) is the clinical station-based exam of MRCPsych, testing history taking, examination and management skills.

Who can sit

You need 23 months’ whole-time-equivalent post-foundation psychiatry experience, sponsorship, and either a successful ARCP (approved training) or an equivalent Assessment Portfolio.

Next booking19–27 Jan 2027 · Booking opens 26 Oct · closes 6 Nov

Every sitting

Singapore
8–11 Dec 2026
Booking closed
1–4 Jun 2027 · Next sitting
Booking opens 22 Feb 2027 · closes 5 Mar 2027 · results from 2 Jul 2027
19–27 Jan 2027 · Next sitting
Booking opens 26 Oct · closes 6 Nov · results from 4 Mar 2027
14–22 Sep 2027
Booking opens 14 Jun 2027 · closes 28 Jun 2027 · results from 22 Oct 2027

Before you book

How do I get a place on MRCPsych CASC?
You apply through the College’s online form in the published window; you need a College web login and a sponsor who must authorise your application, then pay by card, all by the closing date.
What is the format?
The CASC is 16 stations of seven minutes each in two circuits on the same day: 5 history taking, 5 examination and 6 management stations.
Where is it sat?
The College lists UK diets plus sittings in Singapore and, with dates to be confirmed, Doha.
When are results?
Results publication dates are listed per diet, for example 4 March 2027 for the January 2027 diet.