MRCS Part A
Question Curriculum
MRCS Part A
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Anatomy
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Physiology
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Pathology
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Peri-operative care
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Post-operative management and critical care
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Surgical technique and technology
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Management and legal issues in surgery
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Clinical microbiology
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Emergency medicine and management of trauma
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Principles of surgical oncology
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The abdomen
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Upper gastrointestinal surgery
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Hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery
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Colorectal surgery
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Breast and endocrine surgery
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Vascular surgery
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Urology
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Organ transplantation
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Head and neck surgery
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Skin lesions
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Hand disorders
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Surgical disorders of the brain
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Paediatric surgery
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Orthopaedics
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About the MRCS Part A Exam
What Is MRCS Part A?
The Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) Part A is the first of two examinations required to obtain Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons. After successfully passing Part A, candidates progress to MRCS Part B, a practical and clinical assessment.
The examination is designed to assess your understanding of the applied basic sciences and the fundamental principles of surgery, providing the knowledge base required for surgical training.
MRCS Part A Exam Format
The MRCS Part A examination consists of two written papers, both taken on the same day. Each paper lasts three hours and contains 180 Single Best Answer (SBA) questions designed to assess your knowledge across the core scientific and surgical principles required for training.
Paper 1 – Applied Basic Sciences focuses on the scientific foundations of surgery, covering subjects such as anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, microbiology, and other essential basic sciences relevant to clinical practice.
Paper 2 – Principles of Surgery in General assesses your understanding of the fundamental principles of surgery, including perioperative care, trauma management, wound healing, infection control, surgical techniques, patient safety, critical care, and other key aspects of general surgical practice.
Each SBA question presents five answer options, with only one correct answer. Candidates receive one mark for every correct response, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers, allowing you to answer every question with confidence.