🇬🇧 MRCP(UK) · United Kingdom

MRCP(UK) Part 1 written examination

The MRCP(UK) Part 1 written examination: 200 questions in a fixed time, and a licence that depends on the result. MediFlow prepares you specifically for this exam: 473 practice questions across 10 topics, an explanation for every answer and timed mock exams in the real exam format.

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The challenge

The MRCP(UK) Part 1 written examination: 200 questions in a fixed time, and a licence that depends on the result.

The exam covers the whole breadth of clinical medicine, from emergencies to rare diagnoses. Textbooks do not tell you what MRCP(UK) actually asks.
200 questions in 360 minutes leave about 108 seconds per question. Speed has to be trained, not hoped for.
The question style is specific: clinical scenarios, best-answer choices and distractors that look right.
Working full time leaves little room to plan revision, and a retake costs months of waiting and another exam fee.

How MediFlow solves it

A question bank built on the published content of MRCP(UK), organised by topic, so you know what matters.
Timed mock exams in the real exam format train your pace before the real day.
Every answer is explained, including why the other options are wrong.
A study plan up to your exam date tells you what to do each day and brings weak topics back for review.

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Unlock the package and follow your study plan, topic by topic.
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Take timed mock exams until your results are stable, then sit the exam.

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473 practice questions in 10 topics
Question bank last updated on 30 October 2026
Mock exams in the MRCP(UK) exam format

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Exam at a glance

Questions: 200
Duration: 360 minutes
Pass mark: not published
Sections: Paper 1: 100 · 180 min / Paper 2: 100 · 180 min
Exam type: Written
Language: English
Authority: MRCP(UK)

Curriculum

Built from the question bank and updated automatically when new questions are added. 10 modules · 473 questions · Last updated: 30 October 2026

01Cardiology54 questions · 11.4 % of the bank
Chapters
- Foundations: anatomy of the heart
- Foundations: conduction system and cardiac cycle
- Foundations: circulation and blood vessels
Sample question
Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct
A 28-year-old man has sharp central chest pain, worse lying flat and eased by leaning forward, after a viral illness. ECG shows widespread saddle-shaped ST elevation with PR depression. Troponin is normal. What is the most appropriate treatment?
Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.
02Endocrinology and diabetes52 questions · 11 % of the bank
Chapters
- Foundations: endocrine glands and feedback control
- Foundations: the thyroid in the neck and endocrine emergencies
Sample question
Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct
A 34-year-old woman with known Addison disease has vomiting and diarrhoea. Blood pressure is 78/40 mmHg and sodium 126 mmol/L. What should be given immediately?
Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.
03Gastroenterology and hepatology50 questions · 10.6 % of the bank
Chapters
- Foundations: the digestive tract, digestion and absorption
- Foundations: peptic ulcer disease and upper GI bleeding
Sample question
Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct
A 29-year-old woman has iron deficiency anaemia and bloating. She has been on a strict gluten-free diet for two months. What should be done before serological testing for coeliac disease?
Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.
04Haematology and oncology51 questions · 10.8 % of the bank
Chapters
- Foundations: blood cells, haematopoiesis and haemostasis
- Foundations: tumour growth, spread and staging
Sample question
Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct
A 52-year-old woman has fatigue, glossitis, paraesthesia and haemoglobin 92 g/L with MCV 118 fL. Intrinsic factor antibodies are positive. What is the most appropriate treatment?
Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.
05Infectious diseases and tropical medicine48 questions · 10.1 % of the bank
Chapters
- Foundations: bacteria, the Gram stain and antibiotic targets
- Foundations: infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship
Sample question
Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct
A 40-year-old man starts treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis with rifampicin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide and ethambutol. Which supplement should be co-prescribed?
Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.
06Neurology52 questions · 11 % of the bank
Chapters
- Foundations: brain anatomy and clinical localisation
- Foundations: reflexes, the spinal cord and upper versus lower motor neuron signs
- Foundations: spinal cord tracts and the cranial nerves
- Foundations: the circle of Willis and intracranial haemorrhage
07Nephrology51 questions · 10.8 % of the bank
Chapters
- Foundations: structure and function of the kidney
- Foundations: fluids and electrolytes
08Respiratory medicine52 questions · 11 % of the bank
Chapters
- Foundations: anatomy of the respiratory tract
- Foundations: alveoli and gas exchange
- Foundations: mechanics and control of breathing
09Rheumatology and dermatology51 questions · 10.8 % of the bank
Chapters
- Foundations: skin structure, primary lesions and burn depth
10Clinical sciences and pharmacology12 questions · 2.5 % of the bank
Chapters
- Foundations: pharmacokinetics – what the body does to the drug
- Foundations: pharmacodynamics – what the drug does to the body

Sample question

From the module Cardiology. Choose an answer to see the explanation.

Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct

A 28-year-old man has sharp central chest pain, worse lying flat and eased by leaning forward, after a viral illness. ECG shows widespread saddle-shaped ST elevation with PR depression. Troponin is normal. What is the most appropriate treatment?

Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.

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What you get

Question bank with a detailed explanation for every answer
Timed mock exams in the real exam format, with score report by topic
Personal study plan up to your exam date and review of weak topics
AI tutor that explains any question in plain words
One account for the app (iPhone, iPad) and the browser

From registration to licence

The usual steps with MRCP(UK). Details can change; check the current rules with MRCP(UK) before you register.

Check eligibility and collect your documents (degree, experience, good standing).
Create an account with MRCP(UK) and submit the application.
Receive the exam eligibility and book a date with the test centre.
Sit the exam. Results usually come within days.
After passing: complete licensing (for example primary source verification) and receive your licence.

Frequently asked questions

How much does MRCP(UK) Part 1 written examination preparation cost?

£49.99 for 3 months of access to this exam. One payment, no subscription, no automatic renewal.

How long is my access?

Access runs for 90 days from purchase for this exam package.

Where can I buy it?

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Are these real exam questions?

No. MediFlow writes original questions based on the published exam content. We do not use recalled or leaked exam questions and we are not affiliated with MRCP(UK).

Is the exam format up to date?

The format comes from the published information of MRCP(UK). Check it with MRCP(UK) before your exam, as authorities can change it.

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