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About Specialty Certificate Examination in Dermatology

Specialty Certificate Examination in Dermatology · GB

Key exam facts

Provider
MRCP(UK), part of the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK, develops and delivers the examination; Surpass administers the computer-based test at test centres.
Format
Computer-based examination at a test centre; two papers of best-of-five multiple-choice questions. One mark per correct answer; no negative marking.
Exam questions
Total questions: 200.
Time limit
Three hours of answering time per paper; six hours across two papers.
Passing score
Statistical test equating against 2019 UK trainee performance; the raw percentage required can vary by sitting. The latest linked Dermatology report (2025) records an equated pass score of 443, equivalent for that sitting to 145/198 (73.2%); this raw threshold must not be applied to later sittings.
Exam fee
GBP £700 at UK centres; GBP £875 internationally. Transfer from a UK to an international location incurs the £175 difference. Current published fees, checked 30 October 2026.

Topics covered

  • Cutaneous allergy (5%)

  • Dermatopathology (5%)

  • Dermoscopy (2%)

  • Dressings & wound care (5%)

  • Formulation & systemic therapy (5%)

  • General dermatology & dermatology in primary health care (24%)

  • Genito-urinary disorders and oral medicine (5%)

  • Infectious disease (5%)

  • Paediatric and genetics (15%)

  • Photodermatology (4%)

  • Psychodermatology (2%)

  • Skin biology & research (7%)

  • Skin of colour (2%)

  • Skin oncology (9%)

  • Skin surgery and cosmetic dermatology (5%)

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 examination at a test centre; two papers of best-of-five multiple-choice questions. One mark per correct answer; no negative marking.

How many questions are on the exam?

Total questions: 200.

How long is the exam?

Three hours of answering time per paper; six hours across two papers.

What is the passing score?

Statistical test equating against 2019 UK trainee performance; the raw percentage required can vary by sitting. The latest linked Dermatology report (2025) records an equated pass score of 443, equivalent for that sitting to 145/198 (73.2%); this raw threshold must not be applied to later sittings.

How much does the exam cost?

GBP £700 at UK centres; GBP £875 internationally. Transfer from a UK to an international location incurs the £175 difference. Current published fees, checked 30 October 2026.

Official sources and references

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