MRCPsych Exam Syllabus
Paper A
MRCPsych Paper A is a written paper on the scientific and theoretical basis of psychiatry.
Paper A has a duration of three hours and contains a total of 150 questions worth 150 marks. The exam consists of:
- 66% multiple choice questions (MCQ)
- 34% extended matching item questions (EMI)
Paper B
MRCPsych Paper B is a written paper which assesses critical review and the clinical topics in psychiatry.
Paper B has a duration of three hours and contains a total of 150 questions worth 150 marks. The exam consists of:
- 66% multiple-choice questions (MCQ)
- 34% extended matching item questions (EMI)
Additionally, the paper focuses on:
- 34% critical review content
- 66% clinical topics
