MRCOG Part 2 — Information & Free Practice
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About MRCOG Part 2
MRCOG Part 2 · GB
Key exam facts
- Provider
- Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) owns and sets the MRCOG examination; Pearson VUE supplies test centres and booking confirmation.
- Format
- Computer-based knowledge examination comprising two equally weighted papers, using Single Best Answer questions (SBAs) and Extended Matching Questions (EMQs). SBA and EMQ components contribute 40% and 60% of marks respectively; Part 3 clinical assessment is separate.
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 200.
- Time limit
- Two papers of 3 hours (180 minutes) each: 6 hours of answering time, with an approximately 60-minute lunch break between papers excluded.
- Passing score
- A combined pass mark is set separately for each examination; there is no fixed universal percentage and no separate SBA/EMQ pass mark. RCOG uses Angoff standard setting plus a standard error of measurement and linear equating to maintain comparable standards.
- Exam fee
- For the 2027 MRCOG Part 2 sitting at a UK or Republic of Ireland centre: GBP £589. Other centre bands have different fees; banding depends on the test centre, not residence.
Topics covered
Clinical skills
Teaching and research
Core surgical skills
Postoperative care
Antenatal care
Maternal medicine
Management of labour
Management of delivery
Postpartum problems
Gynaecological problems
Subfertility
Sexual and reproductive health
Early pregnancy care
Gynaecological oncology
Urogynaecology and pelvic floor problems
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?
Computer-based knowledge examination comprising two equally weighted papers, using Single Best Answer questions (SBAs) and Extended Matching Questions (EMQs). SBA and EMQ components contribute 40% and 60% of marks respectively; Part 3 clinical assessment is separate.
How many questions are on the exam?
Total questions: 200.
How long is the exam?
Two papers of 3 hours (180 minutes) each: 6 hours of answering time, with an approximately 60-minute lunch break between papers excluded.
What is the passing score?
A combined pass mark is set separately for each examination; there is no fixed universal percentage and no separate SBA/EMQ pass mark. RCOG uses Angoff standard setting plus a standard error of measurement and linear equating to maintain comparable standards.
How much does the exam cost?
For the 2027 MRCOG Part 2 sitting at a UK or Republic of Ireland centre: GBP £589. Other centre bands have different fees; banding depends on the test centre, not residence.
Official sources and references
- MRCOG Syllabus and Knowledge Requirements for Core Curriculum
p. 5, Knowledge Areas and Requirements
- RCOG Part 2 syllabus
Syllabus
- RCOG MRCOG Part 2 exam format
Exam Structure
- RCOG MRCOG Pass Mark
Part 2 MRCOG — Angoff Method
- RCOG booking dates and fees
MRCOG Part 2 fees, 2027, UK and Republic of Ireland
- RCOG MRCOG Part 2 exam format
Exam Timetable — Paper 1 and Paper 2
- RCOG MRCOG Part 2 exam format
Exam Timetable — each paper
- RCOG MRCOG Part 2 exam format
Division of Marks
- RCOG Part 2 FAQs
When will confirmation of my test centre booking be sent to me?
Confirm current exam arrangements with the exam provider.