Primary FRCA MCQ
The Primary FRCA MCQ is a stand-alone written exam, applied for independently of the Primary OSCE/SOE examination and designed to test factual knowledge.
The Primary MCQ consists of 90 Multiple Choice Questions Examination (60 x Multiple True False and 30 Single Best Answers in three hours). It is held three times per year in September, February and June. The exam normally runs from 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm and is held at a number of venues across the UK in London, Birmingham, Sheffield, Manchester, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Belfast.
Number of attempts
A maximum of five attempts.
Validity
A pass in the Primary MCQ is valid for three years measured to the published start date of the examination being applied for.
Guidance
Guidance is not offered by the College to candidates unsuccessful in this examinations.
Eligibility
A quick guide to eligibility check is set out below. You must be:
| Primary MCQ – maximum five attempts – pass valid for three years |
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| Registered with the GMC or other National Medical Council AND |
| Currently registered with the RCoA as a UK trainee in Anaesthesia, or as an ACCS, a Foundation Programme trainee, ICM trainee or registered as a trainee in Anaesthesia with the College of Anaesthetists, Ireland (ACCS, FTs and ICM trainees are registered with the College on registration for exam purposes only) OR |
| An Anaesthetist who is registered with the College in a recognised membership category (not affiliated) (see Related Information) OR |
| Has previously successfully applied for Temporary Examination Eligibility (TEE) |
The full eligibility for this exam is listed at Section 5 Paragraph 13 of the Examination Regulations.
