MRCS A
The MRCS A Examinations are held online. Please contact RCSI for details.
Application - online at www.rcsi.ie
MRCS A- NOTICE OF CHANGE OF FORMAT FROM 2021
MRCS Part A is a five-hour MCQ exam consisting of two papers taken on the same day
- Paper 1 is Applied Basic Sciences and is 3 hours duration
- Paper 2 is Principles of Surgery in General and is 2 hours duration.
The MRCS Part A Examination is held three times per year – January, May and September.
The four Surgical Royal Colleges of Ireland and the United Kingdom will deliver the MRCS Part A in partnership with Pearson Vue at their global network of computer test centres. The new system will make the examination process secure, simple, and transparent. The partnership between the four colleges and Pearson Vue will deliver a high-quality experience for candidates taking their exam.
Candidates who have been accepted to sit the MRCS Part A will receive an email from Pearson Vue on the day when the test centre schedule window will open. Colleges will advise dates of this schedule window in advance.
This email will instruct you on how to book a test centre using the Pearson Vue system. Test centres are available globally and your option will be based on the address you have provided when submitting your application. Candidates may also search for other available test centres.
Examination calendar available through link below
https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/professional-cpd/professional-exams/surgery