Intercollegiate Committee for Basic Surgical Examinations
MRCS Part B OSCE: sittings, booking and prep
Next sitting to book 30 Jan – 14 Feb 2027 · 3 sittings listed
MRCS Part B is the second part of the two-part intercollegiate MRCS exam and is required to complete Core Surgical Training in the UK and Ireland.
30 Jan – 14 Feb 2027 · Booking closes 19 Nov
Every sitting
- 30 Jan – 14 Feb 2027 · Next sitting
£1,212 - 8–23 May 2027
- 2–17 Oct 2027
Before you book
How do I get a place on MRCS Part B OSCE?
You book through your RCS England account, logging in or registering, for a named centre and date range.
What is the format?
An in-person OSCE of 19 nine-minute stations (17 examined, 2 preparation) plus rest stations, covering anatomy and pathology, critical care, communication, and physical examination and surgical skills.
Where is it sat?
UK sittings are held at London, Glasgow and Manchester, with separate international centres (e.g. Egypt, Pakistan, India, UAE).
When are results?
The October 2026 UK sitting lists a results release of 25 November 2026; results dates for later UK sittings are not stated.
What comes after MRCS Part B OSCE?
Passing MRCS Part B is a requirement to complete Core Surgical Training, and it now also serves as the route into Higher Surgical Training in ENT after the MRCS (ENT) closed.
Prepare for MRCS Part B OSCE.
Dr Robert Baxter30 Jan – 14 Feb 2027 · £1,212
BookBooking closes 19 Nov · Email me before MRCS Part B OSCE booking closes
Checked against ICBSE’s pages · updated 16 Oct 2026