Fellowship of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons — Section 1

Intercollegiate Specialty Board · 4h written · MCQ + EMQ. Path to consultant surgeon in the UK.

Elite United Kingdom Medical Licensing 245 questions 270 min 50 distinct variants
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FRCS Part 1 exam at a glance

245
Questions
270
Minutes total
2
Sections
50
Variants

FRCS Part 1 section breakdown

Sample question

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Frequently asked questions

What is the FRCS Part 1 exam pattern?
Fellowship of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons — Section 1 contains 245 questions across 2 sections: Paper 1 (110 Q), Paper 2 (135 Q EMQ). Total duration is 270 minutes.
Does FRCS Part 1 have negative marking?
No — FRCS Part 1 has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark.
How is FRCS Part 1 scored?
Scaled score range: 0 to 100. FRCS (pass ~70%).
How can I practise FRCS Part 1 for free?
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What is the difficulty level of FRCS Part 1?
FRCS Part 1 is rated Elite difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Intercollegiate Specialty Board · 4h written · MCQ + EMQ. Path to consultant surgeon in the UK.

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