Exam guide · United Kingdom
MRCOG — Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Route Overview
Royal College membership examinations are not licensing examinations. They are postgraduate qualifications that support UK training progression and, through the Portfolio Pathway, specialist registration. They are also widely recognised across the Gulf.
Content Blueprint
Each College publishes its own curriculum and blueprint.
Exam Specification
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Part 1 | Written |
| Part 2 | Written |
| Part 3 | Clinical |
Attempts and Currency
| Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Part 3 attempts | Maximum 4. After four failures, Part 2 must be retaken |
| Part 1 and Part 2 attempts | Capped at 6 for the UK Specialist Register route; uncapped for candidates not seeking UK registration |
| Part 1 currency | 10 years (non-UK route); 7 years pro rata to 10 (UK route) |
| Part 2 currency | 7 years (non-UK route) |
Fees
Fees are banded by the country of the exam centre — UK & Republic of Ireland, Band A, Band B, Band C. There is no single standard band.
What we offer
MRCOG Part 1 and Part 2 preparation.