General Surgery
Intercollegiate Committee for Basic Surgical Examinations
MRCS Part A: sittings, booking and prep
Next sitting to book 13 Jan 2027 · 2 sittings listed
About
The written exam of the intercollegiate MRCS, the membership of the surgical royal colleges.
Who can sit
Next sitting to book£670Candidates must hold a medical qualification that is acceptable to the UK General Medical Council.
13 Jan 2027 · Booking closes 29 Oct
Every sitting
- 13 Jan 2027 · Next sitting
£670 - 29 Apr 2027
Before you book
How do I get a place on MRCS Part A?
Apply through any of the four surgical royal colleges before applications close.
What is the format?
A five-hour multiple choice exam of two papers, taken on the same day.
How many attempts do I get?
Six attempts, and one more under the Additional Attempt Policy.
Where is it sat?
At Pearson VUE computer-based test centres across the UK.
When are results?
About six weeks after the exam.
Prepare for MRCS Part A.
Dr Robert Baxter13 Jan 2027 · £670
BookBooking closes 29 Oct · Email me before MRCS Part A booking closes
Checked against ICBSE’s pages · updated 16 Oct 2026