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About Part 2 FRCOphth Written Examination

Part 2 FRCOphth Written Examination · GB

Key exam facts

Provider
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) owns and administers the examination; online invigilation is a delivery service.
Format
Online proctored Single Best Answer multiple-choice examination; one best answer from four choices. Two papers are taken on the same day, at home or an appropriate workplace.
Exam questions
Total questions: 180.
Time limit
Two hours of answering time per paper, four hours in total; a scheduled break between papers and identity/environment checks are separate. Approved reasonable adjustments are individual.
Passing score
The pass mark is set for the examination using the Ebel method; candidates must achieve the set pass mark plus one standard error of measurement. There is no single fixed percentage pass mark in the current examination guidance; methods may change at the College's discretion.
Exam fee
For the December 2026 UK examination: GBP £725, as listed in the College's Exam fees 2026 table. Fees are reviewed annually; later sittings use their applicable fee schedule.

Topics covered

  • Patient Investigation

  • Patient Management

  • Practical Skills

  • Surgical Skills

  • Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

  • Basic and Clinical Sciences

  • Continuing Professional Development

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 Single Best Answer multiple-choice examination; one best answer from four choices. Two papers are taken on the same day, at home or an appropriate workplace.

How many questions are on the exam?

Total questions: 180.

How long is the exam?

Two hours of answering time per paper, four hours in total; a scheduled break between papers and identity/environment checks are separate. Approved reasonable adjustments are individual.

What is the passing score?

The pass mark is set for the examination using the Ebel method; candidates must achieve the set pass mark plus one standard error of measurement. There is no single fixed percentage pass mark in the current examination guidance; methods may change at the College's discretion.

How much does the exam cost?

For the December 2026 UK examination: GBP £725, as listed in the College's Exam fees 2026 table. Fees are reviewed annually; later sittings use their applicable fee schedule.

Official sources and references

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