Examinations

Candidates must submit the Withdrawal Request form below (or a letter or email will be accepted) to their administrative office as soon as possible, providing their name, RCP code number and date of birth.

Candidates can request to withdraw prior to the examination but the proportion of the fee they receive as a refund will vary depending on when they submit the request as a percentage will be retained to cover administrative costs:

a) During the application period: 90%

b) After the application period closes and more than 28 days before the examination:

i. 60%

ii. 80% if evidence of exceptional circumstances (e.g., ill health or bereavement) is provided

c) Candidates who request to withdraw within 28 days of an examination will only receive a refund (of 80%) if they provide evidence of exceptional circumstances. Where possible, candidates should contact MRCP(UK) or the relevant college administrative office before the examination. Evidence must be submitted within four weeks after their scheduled examination date.

For further information please refer to section 3.11 of the SCE Regulations for full details on our withdrawal process.