For more information about the three theory exams, including eligibility, fees, syllabus, how to apply and how to prepare, go to our Theory examinations page.
Upcoming exams - applications open now or soon
Update: The application window is now up to 7 days depending on your location (5 days for applications for online invigilation).
FOP/TAS 2025.1
Exam date: Wednesday 19 February 2025
Applications open: FromÌýMonday 2 December 2024Ìý(09:30 UK time), depending on location
- Monday 2 December 2024Ìý- Test centres in Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, UAE, KSA, UK & ROI, Online invigilation seats UK, Online invigilation seats Overseas, Online Hong Kong
- Tuesday 3 December 2024Ìý- Test centres inÌýIndia,ÌýPakistan, and Sri Lanka
- Wednesday 4ÌýDecember 2024 -ÌýTest centres inÌýMalaysia, Singapore, Trinidad & Tobago
Applications close (online invigilation): Friday 6 December 2024 (16:00 UK time)
Applications close (test centres): Monday 9 December 2024 (16:00 UK time)
- FOP/TAS 2025.1 test centre cities - UK
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- Belfast
- Birmingham
- Bristol
- Cardiff
- Edinburgh
- Glasgow
- Leeds
- Warrington
- London
- Manchester
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- Norwich
- Nottingham
- Plymouth
- Southampton
- Swansea
- FOP/TAS 2025.1 test centre cities - other countriesÌý
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- Bahrain -ÌýManama
- Egypt -ÌýCairo
- Jordan -ÌýAmman
- Kuwait -ÌýSalmiya
- Oman -ÌýÌý²Ñ³Ü²õ³¦²¹³Ù
- Qatar -ÌýDoha
- KSA -ÌýDammam, Jeddah, Riyadh
- UAE -ÌýAbu Dhabi, Dubai
- India -ÌýAhmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, TrivandrumÌý
- Pakistan -ÌýIslamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan
- Sri Lanka -ÌýColombo
- Malaysia -ÌýKuala Lumpur, Kuching
- Singapore -ÌýSingapore
- Trinidad & Tobago -ÌýChamps Fleurs
AKP 2025.2
Exam date: Wednesday 21 May 2025
Applications open: From Monday 10 March 2025 (09:30 UK time)
Applications close (online invigilation): Friday 14 March (16:00 UK time)
Applications close (test centres): Monday 17 March (16:00 UK time)
FOP/TAS 2025.2
Exam date: Wednesday 25 June 2025
Applications open: FromÌýMonday 7 April 2025 (09:30 UK time)
Applications close (online invigilation): Friday 11 April 2025 (16:00 UK time)
Applications close (test centres): Monday 14 April 2025 (16:00 UK time)
AKP 2025.3
Exam date: Wednesday 17 September 2025
Applications open: From Monday 7 July 2025 (09:30 UK time)
Applications close (online invigilation): Friday 11 July 2025 (16:00 UK time)
Applications close (test centres): Monday 14 July 2025 (16:00 UK time)
FOP/TAS 2025.3
Exam date: Tuesday 14 October 2025
Applications open: FromÌýMonday 11 August 2025 (09:30 UK time)
Applications close (online invigilation): Friday 14 August 2025 (16:00 UK time)
Applications close (test centres): Monday 18 August 2025 (16:00 UK time)
Note on India, Malaysia and Middle East centres
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Due to post-pandemic cancellations and delays, there is a higher demand than usual for MRCPCH Clinical exam in these locations. Consider this when applying for theory exams in these locations, particularly where there is no MRCPCH Clinical exam centre.
Upcoming or recent exams - applications closed
AKP 2025.1
- Exam date: Wednesday 22 January 2025
- Applications closed: 8/11 November 2024
FOP/TAS 2024.3
- Exam date: Wednesday 16 October 2024
- Applications closed: 15 August 2024
AKP 2024.3
- Exam date: Wednesday 18 September 2024
- Applications closed: 5/11 July 2024
FOP/TAS 2024.2
- Exam date: WednesdayÌý26 June 2024
- Applications closed: 12/18 April 2024
AKP 2024.2
- Exam date: WednesdayÌý22 May 2024
- Applications closed:Ìý8/14 March 2024
FOP/TAS 2024.1
- Exam date: WednesdayÌý21 February 2024
- Applications closed: 8/18 December 2023
AKP 2024.1
- Exam date: WednesdayÌý24 January 2024
- Applications closed: 10/19 November 2023
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