MRCEM SBA — Information & Free Practice
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About MRCEM SBA
MRCEM SBA · GB
Key exam facts
- Provider
- Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) owns and sets the examination; Surpass Assessments provides worldwide computer-based test-centre delivery.
- Format
- English-language computer-based multiple-choice examination with single best answers, delivered at test centres in two papers; separate from MRCEM OSCE.
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 180.
- Time limit
- 4 hours of answering time: two 2-hour papers on the same day, separated by a 1-hour break; reasonable adjustments may be requested under College guidance.
- Passing score
- Angoff cut score plus one standard error of measurement (SEM); the pass mark varies between examination diets. Correct answer 1 mark, incorrect answer 0, with no negative marking.
- Exam fee
- Published 2027 theory-exam fees in GBP: UK £444 for members / £543 for non-members; international £502 / £630. Member discount requires paid-up membership at least 24 hours before the application window opens. Applicable international taxes are additional.
Topics covered
SLO 1 Complex stable patient (30.56%)
SLO3 Resuscitate / ACCS LO8 organ failure (excluding major trauma) (22.22%)
SLO4 injured patient (16.67%)
SLO 5 PEM (13.89%)
SLO6 Procedural skills (ACCS) / ACCS LO7 basic anaesthetic care (11.11%)
SLO7 Complex or challenging situations (5.56%)
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?
English-language computer-based multiple-choice examination with single best answers, delivered at test centres in two papers; separate from MRCEM OSCE.
How many questions are on the exam?
Total questions: 180.
How long is the exam?
4 hours of answering time: two 2-hour papers on the same day, separated by a 1-hour break; reasonable adjustments may be requested under College guidance.
What is the passing score?
Angoff cut score plus one standard error of measurement (SEM); the pass mark varies between examination diets. Correct answer 1 mark, incorrect answer 0, with no negative marking.
How much does the exam cost?
Published 2027 theory-exam fees in GBP: UK £444 for members / £543 for non-members; international £502 / £630. Member discount requires paid-up membership at least 24 hours before the application window opens. Applicable international taxes are additional.
Official sources and references
- RCEM MRCEM Intermediate SBA Regulations and Information Pack
p.8, Structure and Content
- RCEM MRCEM Intermediate SBA Regulations and Information Pack
pp.8–9, blueprint Questions column
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MRCEM SBA FAQs — structure and blueprint link
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MRCEM SBA FAQs — marking
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MRCEM SBA FAQs — structure
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MRCEM SBA FAQs — delivery
- RCEM Examination Calendar and Fees
2027 Exam Fees — Theory Exams table
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