MRCP Courses & Articles for UK Doctors

MedCourse lists courses for all three MRCP stages: Part 1 (written), Part 2 (written), and PACES (clinical). You'll find live revision courses, online question banks, and mock PACES practice. PACES uses the PACES23 format: a 5-station carousel with 8 encounters — two 20-minute consultation stations, three 10-minute communication encounters, and three 10-minute clinical examination encounters. Make sure any course you book covers this current format. Note that during 2026 the MRCP written exams moved from remote online proctoring back to test centres: Part 2 from the 2026/02 exam and Part 1 from the 2026/03 exam.

Written exam revision courses range from around £125 for a weekend course to £300+ for multi-month online access. PACES preparation courses are more expensive (£400–£1,000+) because they involve practical stations with examiners. Online question banks often offer monthly subscriptions from £20–£50. Compare options in our MRCP question banks.

For Part 1 and Part 2, most candidates benefit from a revision course 4–8 weeks before the exam. For PACES, book a mock circuit at least 6–8 weeks out to give yourself time to work on weak stations. Popular courses fill up quickly around exam season.