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MRCP (UK) exam assesses candidates based on their basic sciences and clinical skills. To clear this exam, advanced hands-on knowledge of applied basic sciences and medical principles is necessary. As a result, MRCP is difficult; there’s no doubt in that fact.
MRCP is one of the eligible criteria to apply for higher specialty training in medical specialties. MRCP costs more, takes more time, is harder of an exam
than PLAB. Even if you get GMC registered with PLAB, in order to pursue your career in medicine you will have to pass MRCP.
The eligibility of MRCP courses are as follows: Existing Medical Degree – You have to complete your bachelor’s degree for attempting the MRCP exam or you
can apply for MRCP after one year of graduation.
The MRCP exam (all parts) is conducted in English language only. The candidates are advised to have a command of the English language equivalent to a 7.5 band score in the IELTS exam.
The Number of Attempts Allowed – The MRCP exam has a limit to the number of attempts allowed – you can attempt the MRCP medical entrance exam a
maximum of six times each. Thus, you can appear for part l and part 2 six times each. However, you must clear part 2 and the paces course within 7 years
of completing part