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MRCP(UK) Part 1

Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom, Part 1 Written Examination

The first written exam towards the MRCP(UK) diploma for doctors in internal medicine.

Facts checked 21 October 2026

Duration
2 × 3h papers
Delivered through
Approved centres
Results
About six weeks after the exam (for example, the 20 January 2027 diet reports by 5 March 2027).

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Overview

MRCP(UK) Part 1 is the first of three exams for the MRCP(UK) diploma. It tests core medical knowledge across internal medicine. From the September 2026 diet it is taken in a test centre, not by remote proctoring.

Who it is for

  • Doctors with at least 12 months' postgraduate medical employment
  • Trainees in internal medicine in the UK and overseas
  • Doctors planning a UK or international physician career

Where it is accepted

  • Progress to MRCP(UK) Part 2 and PACES
  • UK physician training (for example internal medicine training)
  • International recognition of the MRCP(UK) diploma

Always check the current requirements of the university, employer, regulator or visa authority you are applying to.

Test format

MRCP(UK) Part 1 sections
SectionWhat it involves
Paper 1100 best-of-five multiple-choice questions in 3 hours.
Paper 2100 best-of-five multiple-choice questions in 3 hours, taken on the same day.

Total time: Two 3-hour papers on one day (6 hours of testing).

Scores and validity

Scoring
Pass or fail against a standard set by the Federation.
Validity
The former seven-year limit has been removed. A maximum of six attempts applies to each part.

How long results take is shown at the top of this page.

Fees

Fees are set by the test owner, were checked on 21 October 2026, and can change. Confirm the price when you book. GAPICT never takes exam fees.

On test day

Identification

Not verified. Follow the Federation's exam-day instructions.

Arrive early, bring only what the test owner allows, and expect identity checks and a photo at check-in. Read our test day guide and exam day FAQs.

How to book

Exam seats for MRCP(UK) Part 1 are booked and paid on the test owner's own system. Delivered through: Approved centres (computer-based, Surpass platform).

  1. 1

    Apply on the MRCP(UK) website during the application window for your chosen diet. The next window is 27 October to 3 November 2026 for the 20 January 2027 exam.

  2. 2

    Create or sign in to your account on the official booking site.

  3. 3

    Choose your exam, then a test centre, date and time.

  4. 4

    Pay the exam fee to the test owner and keep your confirmation email.

  5. 5

    Check the ID rules and arrive early on test day.

Book on official MRCP(UK) Part 1 website (opens in a new tab)

Fees are paid to the test owner. Rescheduling and cancellation follow the owner's rules.

GAPICT cannot take bookings for this exam. Exam seats are booked and paid on the test owner's system.

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MRCP(UK) Part 1 FAQs

Can I take Part 1 in Pakistan?
Yes. Karachi and Lahore are on the Federation's list of Part 1 centres.
Is the exam still taken at home?
No. From the 2026/3 diet (September 2026) Part 1 is delivered in test centres. Only Myanmar and Sudan remain on remote proctoring.
When are the 2027 exams?
20 January, 26 May and 29 September 2027. Each has a short one-week application window.
Is there a time limit to finish MRCP(UK)?
The seven-year limit was removed. A limit of six attempts per part now applies.

Sources

Facts on this page were checked against these official sources on 21 October 2026. If anything here differs from the test owner's website, the owner's website is correct.

MRCP(UK) Part 1 and related names are trademarks of their owners and are used here only to describe the test. GAPICT is independent of Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK, is not endorsed by it, and is not currently an authorised centre for this test.

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