Fees are also used to support the activities of the three colleges (RCP, RCPE and RCPSG) in educating doctors and improving standards in patient care in the UK and across the world. Each of these Colleges are charity, and also a membership subscription organisation. It is important to note that none receive any direct funding from the government, the commercial or pharmaceutical sector, or other external organisations.  

No. Certificates must be copies rather than the original. MRCP(UK) cannot guarantee the return of original certificates to applicants.

We do not provide verification letters after passing Part 1 only. Candidates only receive verification letters once they have passed all three parts of the MRCP(UK) examination. Candidates can use their results letter as proof they have passed the Part 1 examination. 

If you wish to change your name with MRCP(UK) from that which appears on your Primary Medical Qualification we may ask you to submit an affidavit. This document is a written sworn statement of fact voluntarily made under an oath or affirmation. It is usually witnessed by a notary public or commissioner of oaths in order to verifiy its authenticity.

Candidates must submit the Withdrawal Request form below (or a letter or email will be accepted) to their administrative office as soon as possible, providing their name, RCP code number and date of birth.

Candidates can request to withdraw prior to the examination but the proportion of the fee they receive as a refund will vary depending on when they submit the request as a percentage will be retained to cover administrative costs:

a) During the application period: 90%

b) After the application period closes and more than 28 days before the examination:

i. 60%

ii. 80% if evidence of exceptional circumstances (e.g., ill health or bereavement) is provided

c) Candidates who request to withdraw within 28 days of an examination will only receive a refund (of 80%) if they provide evidence of exceptional circumstances. Where possible, candidates should contact MRCP(UK) or the relevant college administrative office before the examination. Evidence must be submitted within four weeks after their scheduled examination date.

For further information please refer to section 3.10 of the MRCP(UK) Regulations/section 2.17 of the SCE Regulations for full details on our withdrawal process.

Candidates may apply to sit the MRCP(UK) Part 1 examination provided they graduated at least 12 months in advance of the examination date. All doctors must have had at least 12 months’ experience in medical employment, i.e. have completed Foundation Year 1 or equivalent. This 12 months experience is calculated up to the date of the MRCP(UK) Part 1 examination and not the application closing date. The relevant experience may be gained from any hospital in the world.

We do not provide verification letters after passing Part 1 only. Candidates only receive verification letters once they have passed all three parts of the MRCP(UK) examination. Candidates can use their results letter as proof they have passed the Part 1 examination.