Examinations

Specialty Certificate Examinations application process

The process for applying for an Specialty Certificate Examination (SCE) is only available online through the My MRCP(UK) exam service. To apply through My MRCP(UK) follow the instructions below and view the video on YouTube. If you do not have a My MRCP(UK) account find out how to set up an account by watching our video.

The online application service is available within the Upcoming Exams section of My MRCP(UK) and is available to any candidate who wishes to apply for an SCE. Candidates should refer to the examination dates for the period during which online applications will be accepted for forthcoming examinations.

Online application

From 2025, we will introduce an online version of the SCE exam which is taken using a proctoring service. This is available for candidates within the UK and internationally.  

The application process for all candidates is as follows:

1. Log into your My MRCP(UK) account
2. Check that all your personal details are up-to-date
3. Fill in details about whether you are training in the UK or not
4. Choose an exam location
5. Complete any special arrangements where applicable as the details will not still be on the system from a previous exam (information about Reasonable Adjustments can be found here)
6. Pay for the exam
7. Application is confirmed via an automatically generated email
8. Receive exam timings from MRCP(UK) Central Office 1 week before the exam

​When you apply for the SCE your application may be incomplete for one of the reasons below. This information is provided to help you ensure your application is completed successfully.

Payment of the examination fee

You can opt to pay using either of the options below:

Credit/debit card: To re-attempt the payment online, please login to your My MRCP(UK) account and go to ‘Exams history’. There will be a pay now button which will allow for you re-attempt the payment online. If your payment online is not successful, please speak with your bank and then re-attempt the payment online.

To make a payment over the phone you will need to provide the 16 digit card number, expiry date (month/year) and the 3 digit security code (on the back of the card). Please contact MRCP(UK) Central Office to give your card details over the phone.  Payments will be processed using a secure payment system and card details will not be stored by MRCP(UK).

Please note that in order to comply with UK law we cannot accept credit/debit card details sent in emails/via the contact form on this website, either in the body text or as attachments. If you do send card details in this manner it is entirely at your own risk. Card details received in emails or as attachments will be immediately deleted and payments will not be actioned. Card payment can only be made online via the application system or by telephone.​