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MRCP (UK) - Postgraduate Medical Excellence

Become a Global Healthcare Leader

MRCP (UK) is the internationally recognised postgraduate medical qualification that opens doors across the NHS, UAE, Singapore, and beyond. Achieve excellence in internal medicine with our accredited training programmes.

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Why Pursue MRCP (UK)?

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Globally Recognised

Respected postgraduate qualification accepted in UK, UAE, Singapore, Canada, and GCC countries

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NHS Gateway

Essential credential for entering ST3+ specialty training in the UK's National Health Service

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Equivalent to MD

Recognised by NMC/MCI India as equivalent to an MD qualification

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No Age Bar

Can be pursued while working with maximum flexibility

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PLAB Exemption

Successful candidates exempt from PLAB for GMC registration

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Career Acceleration

Gateway to specialist and consultant positions worldwide

Exam Structure

Part 1 - Written

Two papers of 100 MCQs each
Best of Five format
3 hours per paper
Pass mark: 540 scaled score

Part 2 - Written

Same MCQ format as Part 1
Focus on clinical scenarios
Patient management & investigation
Maximum 6 attempts

Part 2 Clinical - PACES

Practical Assessment of Clinical Examination Skills
5 structured clinical stations
Must clear within 7 years of Part 1

Our Associated Training Campuses

🏥 Aster Medcity

UK IMT Level 3 Accreditation

Holds the highest level of international accreditation from the Federation, ensuring training programme equivalence to UK standards as per JRCPTB.

Kerala's first and one of India's earliest permanent PACES examination centres.

3-year structured IMT programme

Full MRCP completion during training

UK and international faculty

🏥 KIMSHEALTH

Royal College Partnership

Partnered with Federation of Royal College of Physicians comprising RCPs of Edinburgh, Glasgow, and London for Internal Medicine Training.

South Kerala's first MRCP (UK) PACES examination centre (2022).

EXCELPACES - Royal College accredited prep course

Annual Review of Competence Progression (ARCP)

Workplace-based assessments

Career Opportunities After MRCP (UK)

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NHS Registrar

ST3+ Specialty Registrar roles in the UK National Health Service

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GCC Specialist

Specialist/Consultant positions in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bahrain

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Global Physician

Specialist roles in Singapore, Ireland, Canada, and international healthcare systems

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Academia

Assistant Professor/Senior Registrar in Internal Medicine in India

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Super-specialisation

Pathways to Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Infectious Diseases

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GMC Registration

GMC registration without PLAB for successful IMT completers

Eligibility Criteria

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MBBS Qualification
From a GMC-recognised or equivalent institution

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Postgraduate Experience
Minimum 12 months of postgraduate medical employment after graduation

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Medical Registration
Permanent registration with MCI/NMC or State Medical Council

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International Graduates
FMGE cleared international MBBS graduates also eligible

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