MRCP(UK) examination

The three Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom share a common membership examination in general medicine: the Examination for the Diploma of Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom. Successful candidates are eligible to apply for the award of the MRCP(UK) Diploma.

The MRCP(UK) examination is divided into Part 1 and Part 2 but has three separately assessed components:

• MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination
• MRCP(UK) Part 2 Written Examination 
• MRCP(UK) Part 2 Clinical Examination (PACES)

Following completion of the MRCP(UK) examination, successful candidates are invited to attend an MRCP(UK) new members ceremony at the RCP.

Full details on the MRCP(UK) examination are available on the MRCP(UK) website:

• general candidate information
• the place of the MRCP(UK) in medical training

MRCP(UK) new members admission ceremonies

Following completion of the MRCP(UK) Examination, successful candidates are invited to attend an MRCP(UK) new members ceremony at the Royal College of Physicians in Regent's Park. Newly elected MRCP(UK) holders receive their certificate from the RCP president at the ceremony.

Please refer to our downloadable guide below for further information and ceremony details for the year.