Part 1 FRCOphth — Information & Free Practice
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About Part 1 FRCOphth
Part 1 FRCOphth · GB
Key exam facts
- Provider
- The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) owns and administers the examination.
- Format
- Online proctored theoretical written examination, comprising two single-best-answer MCQ papers with four options; no clinical component.
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 180.
- Time limit
- Two hours of answering time per paper (four hours total), on the same day, with a separate one-hour break between papers.
- Passing score
- Sitting-specific pass mark set in advance using the Ebel method and reviewed in light of question performance; candidates must reach the agreed mark across both papers. No universal fixed percentage is specified.
- Exam fee
- GBP: the 2026 UK Part 1 fee is £725. For 2027, including the 20 January sitting, the UK/rest-of-world Part 1 Written fee is £762 for members or £953 for non-members, including applicable taxes; the published Dubai and India rates differ. Fees are reviewed annually.
Topics covered
Basic and clinical sciences
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Biochemistry and cell biology
- Pathology
- Growth and senescence
- Optics
- Therapeutics
- Lasers
- Epidemiology and evidence based medicine
- Instrument technology
- Biostatistics
- Clinical Genetics
Patient Investigations
- Orthoptic assessment
- Assessment of corneal shape, structure and thickness
- Retinal and optic nerve imaging
- Ocular angiography
- Ultrasonography
- Radiology and other neuro-imaging
- Ocular and neuro-physiology
- Biochemistry
- Haematology
- Pathology
- Microbiology
- Biometry
- Fields (automated, Goldmann)
- Immunology and allergy testing
- Bone scans
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?
Online proctored theoretical written examination, comprising two single-best-answer MCQ papers with four options; no clinical component.
How many questions are on the exam?
Total questions: 180.
How long is the exam?
Two hours of answering time per paper (four hours total), on the same day, with a separate one-hour break between papers.
What is the passing score?
Sitting-specific pass mark set in advance using the Ebel method and reviewed in light of question performance; candidates must reach the agreed mark across both papers. No universal fixed percentage is specified.
How much does the exam cost?
GBP: the 2026 UK Part 1 fee is £725. For 2027, including the 20 January sitting, the UK/rest-of-world Part 1 Written fee is £762 for members or £953 for non-members, including applicable taxes; the published Dubai and India rates differ. Fees are reviewed annually.
Official sources and references
- Part 1 FRCOphth Information Pack
p. 16, Examination Syllabus
- RCOphth Part 1 exam
What the exam covers
- OST PM1 learning outcome
Learning Outcome and Assessment
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- OST examinations summary
Part 1 FRCOphth
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Learning Outcome
- Part 1 FRCOphth Information Pack
p. 15, Structure of the Examination
- Part 1 FRCOphth Information Pack
p. 15, Overall Result
- RCOphth Part 1 exam
Exam structure
- RCOphth Part 1 exam
How the exam is marked
- 2027 Exam Fees
p. 1, UK & rest of the world, Part 1 Written; Member fee / Non member fee
- RCOphth exams and 2026 fees
Exam fees 2026, Part 1 FRCOphth
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