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About FRCR Part 2A (Radiology) - CR2A

FRCR Part 2A (Radiology) - CR2A · GB

Key exam facts

Provider
The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) owns and administers the examination; Speedwell is the digital delivery and marking platform.
Format
One written knowledge examination comprising two digitally delivered single-best-answer papers. Official questions have five answer options, with one best answer.
Exam questions
Total questions: 240.
Time limit
Three hours of answering time per paper (six hours across two papers, on separate days); this is not a check-in or tutorial allowance.
Passing score
A sitting-specific pass standard is set using modified Angoff judgements, with the final pass mark determined after the examination by the Hofstee compromise method. Correct answers receive +1, incorrect answers 0, with no negative marking. Results apply to the combined assessment, not separate paper passes; removed questions lead to an adjusted pass mark.
Exam fee
UK venues, GBP, inclusive of local taxes: November 2026 members £535–£624 and non-members £830; April and November 2027 members £562–£668 and non-members £889. Member rates vary within the published range; overseas venue fees differ. Fees relate to the two-paper examination, not this practice bank.

Topics covered

  • Cardiothoracic and Vascular

  • Musculoskeletal and Trauma

  • Gastro-intestinal

  • Genito-urinary, Adrenal, Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Breast

  • Paediatric

  • Central Nervous and Head & Neck

How to prepare

Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.

These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.

Frequently asked questions

What is the exam format?

One written knowledge examination comprising two digitally delivered single-best-answer papers. Official questions have five answer options, with one best answer.

How many questions are on the exam?

Total questions: 240.

How long is the exam?

Three hours of answering time per paper (six hours across two papers, on separate days); this is not a check-in or tutorial allowance.

What is the passing score?

A sitting-specific pass standard is set using modified Angoff judgements, with the final pass mark determined after the examination by the Hofstee compromise method. Correct answers receive +1, incorrect answers 0, with no negative marking. Results apply to the combined assessment, not separate paper passes; removed questions lead to an adjusted pass mark.

How much does the exam cost?

UK venues, GBP, inclusive of local taxes: November 2026 members £535–£624 and non-members £830; April and November 2027 members £562–£668 and non-members £889. Member rates vary within the published range; overseas venue fees differ. Fees relate to the two-paper examination, not this practice bank.

Official sources and references

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