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About Specialty Certificate Examination in Endocrinology and Diabetes

Specialty Certificate Examination in Endocrinology and Diabetes · GB

Key exam facts

Provider
Developed by the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK in collaboration with UK specialist societies; test-centre administration by Surpass.
Format
Computer-based test-centre examination; two papers of best-of-five multiple-choice questions, with one correct answer and four alternatives.
Exam questions
Total questions: 200.
Time limit
Two papers, 3 hours of answering time per paper (6 hours total).
Passing score
Equated passing score 462, retained for future examinations until the Examination Board reviews the standard. The 2025 raw equivalent was 124/200 (62%); the raw percentage may change by sitting.
Exam fee
UK £700; international £875. A UK-to-international transfer incurs the £175 difference. The €800 ESEGH/ESENeph-country fee is for those separate examinations.

Topics covered

  • Diabetes mellitus (diagnosis and general management, delivery of diabetes care) (14%)

  • Diabetic emergencies and management during acute illness/surgery (6%)

  • Complications of diabetes (14%)

  • Hypothalamus and pituitary (10%)

  • Thyroid (18%)

  • Adrenal (10%)

  • Gonads (10%)

  • Parathyroid/calcium (8%)

  • Other (10%)

    • Appetite/weight
    • Genetic
    • Miscellaneous conditions

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 test-centre examination; two papers of best-of-five multiple-choice questions, with one correct answer and four alternatives.

How many questions are on the exam?

Total questions: 200.

How long is the exam?

Two papers, 3 hours of answering time per paper (6 hours total).

What is the passing score?

Equated passing score 462, retained for future examinations until the Examination Board reviews the standard. The 2025 raw equivalent was 124/200 (62%); the raw percentage may change by sitting.

How much does the exam cost?

UK £700; international £875. A UK-to-international transfer incurs the £175 difference. The €800 ESEGH/ESENeph-country fee is for those separate examinations.

Official sources and references

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