MRCS preparation course
Our MRCS course prepares you for the Intercollegiate Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons: the Part A written exam and the Part B OSCE.
About the exam
Part A is a written exam in applied basic science and the principles of surgery in general. Part B is an OSCE of clinical and communication skills.
- Part A
- Written: applied basic science and principles of surgery in general
- Part B
- OSCE of clinical and communication skills
Who the course is for
Surgical trainees and doctors aiming for surgical training in the UK.
What you will study
Applied basic science and surgical principles for Part A, and OSCE station practice for Part B.
- Part A: applied basic sciences (anatomy, physiology and pathology)
- Part A: principles of surgery in general
- Part B OSCE: anatomy and surgical pathology
- Part B OSCE: applied surgical science and critical care
- Part B OSCE: clinical and procedural skills
- Part B OSCE: communication skills
What your course includes
- Live online classes. Every class is taught live by your tutor, with interactive sessions where you ask questions as you go.
- Recordings for 6 months. Missed a class on a night shift? Every session is recorded and stays available to you for six months.
- PDF notes from your tutor. Your tutor shares PDF notes for the course, so you revise from the same material you were taught.
- MCQ solving together. Your tutor works through exam-style questions with you and explains the reasoning behind each answer.
- Free mock exams. Mock exams in the format of your exam are included in your course at no extra cost.
- One-to-one classes. Prefer to study alone with a tutor? One-to-one classes are available for every course on request.
The green signal
Booking an exam too early is expensive. Your tutor follows your mock results and your work in class, and gives you the green signal when you are ready to book. The green signal is your tutor's honest judgement of your readiness. It is not a guarantee of a pass.
Where this exam fits
Pass your specialty's Royal College membership exam, prove your English, and register with the GMC.
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Your Royal College exam This course
MRCP(UK) for physicians, MRCS for surgeons, MRCOG for obstetrics and gynaecology, and MRCGP during UK GP training.
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English test
Needed for GMC registration: OET Medicine with grade B in each sub-test, or IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each.
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GMC registration
Register through PLAB, an accepted postgraduate qualification or sponsorship.
Questions about MRCS
What does MRCS Part A cover?
Applied basic science and the principles of surgery in general.
What is MRCS Part B?
An objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) that tests clinical and communication skills.
Join the next batch
Tell us your exam and your target date. We will reserve your seat in the December 2026 batch and send you the payment link.