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FRCR Part 2A (Radiology) - CR2A

The Final FRCR (Part A) single best answer (SBA) papers examine candidates on all aspects of clinical radiology and the basic sciences of physics, anatomy and techniques.
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Purpose of assessment

The Final FRCR (Part A) single best answer (SBA) papers examine candidates on all aspects of clinical radiology and the basic sciences of physics, anatomy and techniques, against the Specialty Training Curriculum for Clinical Radiology. The Final FRCR Exam purpose of assessment statement details the exam's purpose, the required level of candidate training and the application of results. It is hoped that the statement will assist candidates, and those involved in their training, in understanding the scope of the FRCR exam and with relating the exam to other in-training assessments. The Final FRCR (Part A) exam comprises two papers, each containing 120 questions and covering a broad range of the core curriculum.

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Exam dates

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Paper 1Tuesday 5 November 2024
Paper 2Wednesday 6 November 2024

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UK trainee & member bookings fromMonday 11 September 2023
Non-member bookings fromMonday 25 September 2023
Bookings closing dateFriday 6 September 2024
Results publication dateFriday 29 November 2024

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Belfast, Bridgend Wales, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, PlymouthMembers: £478—£521Non-members: £692

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EgyptMembers: £521Non-members: £692
Hong KongMembers: £521Non-members: £692
India - HyderabadMembers: £616Non-members: £817
PakistanMembers: £521Non-members: £692
SingaporeMembers: £808Non-members: £1071

Exam dates

ModuleDate
Paper 1Tuesday 15 April 2025
Paper 2Wednesday 16 April 2025

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UK trainee & member bookings fromMonday 18 November 2024
Non-member bookings fromWednesday 27 November 2024
Bookings closing dateFriday 14 February 2025
Results publication dateFriday 9 May 2025

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UK

VenuesMember feeNon-member fee
Belfast, Bridgend Wales, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, PlymouthMembers: £497 - £542Non-members: £721

Global

VenuesMember feeNon-member fee
EgyptMembers: £573Non-members: £762
Hong KongMembers: TBCNon-members: TBC
India - HyderabadMembers: £763Non-members: £1,015
PakistanMembers: £573Non-members: £762
SingaporeMembers: £889Non-members: £1,182

Exam dates

ModuleDate
Paper 1Tuesday 4 November 2025
Paper 2Wednesday 5 November 2025

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UK trainee & member bookings fromMonday 3 February 2025
Non-member bookings fromMonday 10 February 2025
Bookings closing dateFriday 5 September 2025
Results publication dateFriday 28 November 2025

Venues and fees

*Fees inclusive of all local taxes

UK

VenuesMember feeNon-member fee
Belfast, Bridgend Wales, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, PlymouthMembers: £371 - £404 per moduleNon-members: £538 per module

Global

VenuesMember feeNon-member fee
EgyptMembers: £573Non-members: £762
Hong KongMembers: TBCNon-members: TBC
India - HyderabadMembers: £763Non-members: £1,015
PakistanMembers: £573Non-members: £762
SingaporeMembers: £889Non-members: £1,182

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