🇬🇧 Intercollegiate MRCS · United Kingdom

MRCS Part A written examination

The MRCS Part A written examination: 300 questions in a fixed time, and a licence that depends on the result. MediFlow prepares you specifically for this exam: 322 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 MRCS Part A written examination: 300 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 Intercollegiate MRCS actually asks.
300 questions in 300 minutes leave about 60 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 Intercollegiate MRCS, organised by topic, so you know what matters.
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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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322 practice questions in 10 topics
Question bank last updated on 30 October 2026
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Exam at a glance

Questions: 300
Duration: 300 minutes
Pass mark: not published
Sections: Paper 1: applied basic sciences: 180 · 180 min / Paper 2: principles of surgery in general: 120 · 120 min
Exam type: Written
Language: English
Authority: Intercollegiate MRCS

Curriculum

Built from the question bank and updated automatically when new questions are added. 10 modules · 322 questions · Last updated: 30 October 2026

01Applied anatomy: abdomen, pelvis and perineum52 questions · 16.1 % of the bank
Chapters
- Foundations: abdominal anatomy and the acute abdomen
- Foundations: hernias and the biliary system
- Foundations: wound healing and perioperative basics
- Foundations: the male urinary tract, prostate and testis
Sample question
Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct
During open repair of a right inguinal hernia, the sac is found lateral to the inferior epigastric vessels and passes through the deep ring. What type of hernia is this?
Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.
02Critical care, fluids and nutrition10 questions · 3.1 % of the bank
Chapters
- Foundations: structure and function of the kidney
- Foundations: fluids and electrolytes
- Foundations: ABCDE approach and airway basics
- Foundations: life-threatening chest emergencies
- Foundations: shock, burns and sepsis
Sample question
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A patient on the surgical ward has a NEWS2 score of 6. What response is needed?
Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.
03Applied anatomy: head, neck and thorax54 questions · 16.8 % of the bank
Chapters
- Foundations: the eye and the visual pathway
- Foundations: the ear and the larynx
- Foundations: paranasal sinuses and neck lymph nodes
- Foundations: anatomy of the respiratory tract
- Foundations: alveoli and gas exchange
- Foundations: mechanics and control of breathing
Sample question
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A patient cannot be intubated or oxygenated. The anaesthetist proceeds to front-of-neck access. Which membrane is incised?
Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.
04Applied anatomy: upper limb, lower limb and spine12 questions · 3.7 % of the bank
Chapters
- Foundations: the skeleton, spine and pelvis
- Foundations: shoulder, wrist and hand
- Foundations: hip fractures, knee and ankle ligaments
- Foundations: spinal cord tracts and the cranial nerves
- Foundations: the circle of Willis and intracranial haemorrhage
Sample question
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A 34-year-old man falls from a ladder and sustains a midshaft fracture of the humerus. He cannot extend his wrist or fingers, but elbow extension is strong. Which nerve has most likely been injured?
Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.
05Surgical oncology and screening8 questions · 2.5 % of the bank
Chapters
- Foundations: tumour growth, spread and staging
Sample question
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A breast cancer is treated with chemotherapy before surgery to shrink it. What is this called?
Keys: 1–5 or A–E to choose, Enter to check and continue, F to mark.
06Surgical pathology and microbiology57 questions · 17.7 % of the bank
Chapters
- Foundations: bacteria, the Gram stain and antibiotic targets
- Foundations: infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship
07Perioperative care and anaesthesia12 questions · 3.7 % of the bank
Chapters
- Foundations: abdominal anatomy and the acute abdomen
- Foundations: hernias and the biliary system
- Foundations: wound healing and perioperative basics
08Applied surgical physiology57 questions · 17.7 % of the bank
Chapters
- Foundations: anatomy of the heart
- Foundations: conduction system and cardiac cycle
- Foundations: circulation and blood vessels
- Foundations: anatomy of the respiratory tract
- Foundations: alveoli and gas exchange
- Foundations: mechanics and control of breathing
09Surgical technique, safety, imaging and ethics8 questions · 2.5 % of the bank
10Trauma and orthopaedic principles52 questions · 16.1 % of the bank
Chapters
- Foundations: ABCDE approach and airway basics
- Foundations: life-threatening chest emergencies
- Foundations: shock, burns and sepsis
- Foundations: the skeleton, spine and pelvis
- Foundations: shoulder, wrist and hand
- Foundations: hip fractures, knee and ankle ligaments

Sample question

From the module Applied anatomy: abdomen, pelvis and perineum. Choose an answer to see the explanation.

Sample question1 / 1 · 0 correct

During open repair of a right inguinal hernia, the sac is found lateral to the inferior epigastric vessels and passes through the deep ring. What type of hernia is this?

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

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From registration to licence

The usual steps with Intercollegiate MRCS. Details can change; check the current rules with Intercollegiate MRCS before you register.

Check eligibility and collect your documents (degree, experience, good standing).
Create an account with Intercollegiate MRCS 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 MRCS Part A written examination preparation cost?

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

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

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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 Intercollegiate MRCS.

Is the exam format up to date?

The format comes from the published information of Intercollegiate MRCS. Check it with Intercollegiate MRCS before your exam, as authorities can change it.

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