Exams
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh runs a large range of exams for healthcare professionals, covering various surgical specialties and dentistry. These exams are designed to assess and certify the knowledge, skills, and competence of candidates at different stages of their careers, from surgical trainees to consultant specialists. Exams are conducted both at the Edinburgh campus and in numerous locations across the UK and internationally, ensuring accessibility for candidates worldwide.
Exam Calendar
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MRCS Exam
Intercollegiate MRCS Part A
The Intercollegiate MRCS Part A exam is designed to assess the knowledge expected of a surgical trainee two to three years after qualification. It is a five-hour multiple choice question (MCQ) exam, comprising two papers taken on the same day: Paper 1 - Applied Basic Science and Paper 2 - Principles of Surgery in General.
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The Intercollegiate MRCS Part B (OSCE) integrates basic surgical scientific knowledge and its application to clinical surgery. Its purpose is to build on the test of knowledge in Part A and assess how this is applied in clinically appropriate contexts. This is done through a series of stations reflecting elements of day-to-day clinical practice.
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MFDS Part 1 Exam
Part 1 of the MFDS is a three-hour written examination comprising of 180 Single Best Answer (SBA) questions. This question paper is designed to test your knowledge and the deeper understanding and application of that knowledge in a clinical context.
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Part 2 of the MFDS is a two-hour Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), designed to assess your communication skills and your knowledge, understanding and management of a range of common conditions. The examination consists of 10 stations which are examined, plus a number of rest stations.
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RCSEd Diploma Ceremony
Diploma ceremonies are one of the most popular events in the College calendar. We understand the significance of coming together with your friends and family to celebrate your Diploma after the hard work, commitment, and dedication that you have put into getting to this stage of your career.
Find full details on how to attend your Diploma ceremony and what to expect on this special day with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh below.
How to Attend a Ceremony
Find details on how to book your diploma ceremony, select dates and prepare for your special day with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
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Ceremonial FAQs
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Read hereCourses
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh offers a diverse range of courses designed for healthcare professionals, covering a wide array of surgical specialties and dentistry. These courses are available not only at the Edinburgh campus but also in numerous locations across the UK and internationally, providing a broad reach. Additionally, RCSEd offers online courses, ensuring accessibility for candidates worldwide, enabling them to access high-quality education regardless of their location.
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Surgical Programmes
Future Leaders Programme for Surgeons
Future Leaders Programme (FLP) for Surgeons is a 12-month blended learning programme designed to support surgeons and dentists in becoming future leaders within their specialty. The programme is accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd).
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External Courses
External Courses
Find surgical and dental courses from trusted external organisations. Submit your course for listing via the Education team’s application process.
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RCSEd Accreditation
RCSEd Educational Quality Assurance Services
The College has a longstanding reputation for offering the highest standards of surgical education and training activity, both nationally and internationally. To maintain and enhance these standards, we offer two quality assurance services through RCSEd CPD approval and RCSEd Accreditation for external educational activities.
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RCSEd Accredited Educational Activities
Having your educational activity accredited by the College demonstrates that it meets the same rigorous internal quality assurance processes as those within the College’s educational portfolio.
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RCSEd Accredited Centres
Having a centre accredited by the College demonstrates that it meets the same rigorous internal quality assurance processes as the teaching spaces within the College.
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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh will accredit various surgical educational activities of a sufficient quality and standing to allow educational providers and prospective students with a quality benchmark to demonstrate that an accredited activity meets the rigorous standards of the College.
Learn moreRCSEd Faculty of Dental Surgery Accreditation
The Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh will accredit courses and programmes of a sufficient quality and standing to allow educational providers and prospective students with a quality benchmark to demonstrate that an accredited activity meets the rigorous standards of the College.
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For any queries, please email the relevant department in the first instance:
- Courses: education@rcsed.ac.uk
- Accreditation: accreditation@rcsed.ac.uk
- Diploma Ceremonies: ceremonial@rcsed.ac.uk