FRCR Part 1 (Oncology) - CO1
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Purpose of assessment
The First FRCR Exam expects candidates to have acquired a broad knowledge of those subjects that relate to the investigation and management of patients with cancer. Candidates are examined against the Clinical Oncology curriculum. A new curriculum is being implemented from summer 2021, with all trainees expected to transfer to the new curriculum by August 2022 at the latest. Further details are available on the curriculum webpages.
Trainees sitting the First FRCR exam should refer to the latest curriculum and additional guidance for the First FRCR exam. They should also refer to the current version of the drugs list, which provides guidance on the drugs that may be covered in the clinical pharmacology module.
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Dates, fees and venues
Exam dates
| ModuleDate | |
|---|---|
| Cancer Biology and Radiobiology | Tuesday 11 February 2025 |
| Clinical Pharmacology | Tuesday 11 February 2025 |
| Medical Statistics | Wednesday 12 February 2025 |
| Physics | Wednesday 12 February 2025 |
Booking and results dates
Venue booking opening times will be staggered - please check the Exam Hub for specific opening times |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| UK trainee & member bookings from | Monday 21 October 2024 |
| Non-member bookings from | Wednesday 30 October 2024 |
| Bookings closing date | Friday 6 December 2024 (change to previously published date) |
| Results publication date | Friday 7 March 2025 |
Venues and fees
| *Fees inclusive of all local taxes |
UK
| Venues | Member fee | Non-member fee |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast, Bridgend Wales, Edinburgh, London, Manchester | Members: £191 - £208 per module | Non-members: £277 per module |
Global
| Venues | Member fee | Non-member fee |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | Members: TBC | Non-members: TBC |
| India - Kolkata | Members: £250 per module | Non-members: £333 per module |
| Malaysia | Members: £232 per module | Non-members: £309 per module |
Exam dates
| ModuleDate | |
|---|---|
| Cancer Biology and Radiobiology | Tuesday 2 September 2025 |
| Clinical Pharmacology | Tuesday 2 September 2025 |
| Medical Statistics | Wednesday 3 September 2025 |
| Physics | Wednesday 3 September 2025 |
Booking and results dates
Venue booking opening times will be staggered - please check the Exam Hub for specific opening times |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| UK trainee & member bookings from | Monday 25 November 2024 |
| Non-member bookings from | Wednesday 4 December 2024 |
| Bookings closing date | Friday 4 July 2025 |
| Results publication date | Friday 26 September 2025 |
Venues and fees
| *Fees inclusive of all local taxes |
UK
| Venues | Member fee | Non-member fee |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast, Bridgend Wales, Edinburgh, London, Manchester | Members: £191 - £208 per module | Non-members: £277 per module |
Global
| Venues | Member fee | Non-member fee |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | Members: TBC | Non-members: TBC |
| India - Kolkata | Members: £250 per module | Non-members: £333 per module |
| Malaysia | Members: £232 per module | Non-members: £309 per module |
Candidate resources
FRCR Part 1 (Oncology) - CO1 - guidance notes for candidates
Guidance notes for candidates sitting the FRCR Part 1 (Oncology) exam.
FRCR Part 1 (Oncology) - CO1 - suggested reading list
A suggested reading list for candidates sitting the FRCR Part 1 (Oncology) exam.
Examiners’ Reports - First FRCR (Oncology)
Following each sitting the First FRCR Examination Board reviews the overall performance of candidates and individual questions and prepares a generic report as a guide to candidates and trainers preparing for future sittings.
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