FRCR Part 2A (Oncology) - CO2A
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Purpose of assessment
The Final FRCR (Part A) Exam expects candidates to have a wide knowledge of malignant disease and the management of patients with cancer. The main emphasis is on radiotherapy and drug therapy, but a good knowledge of general medicine, surgery and gynaecology is expected. Candidates are examined against the specialty training curriculum for clinical oncology. The Final FRCR (Part A) Exam comprises two papers/sessions of 120 single best answer (SBA) questions each.
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.
Clinical oncology curriculum
The curriculum provides a training framework, describing the standard required to achieve a certificate of completion of training (CCT) and the expected levels of progress throughout training.
Final FRCR Exam (Oncology) - purpose of assessment statement
The Final FRCR Exam purpose of assessment statement details the exam's purpose, the required level of candidate training and the application of results.
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Dates, fees and venues
Exam dates
| ModuleDate | |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Thursday 13 February 2025 |
| Paper 2 | Thursday 13 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, Leeds, London | Members: £528 - £576 | Non-members: £765 |
Global
| Venues | Member fee | Non-member fee |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | Members: TBC | Non-members: TBC |
| India - Kolkata | Members: £635 | Non-members: £845 |
Exam dates
| ModuleDate | |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Thursday 28 August 2025 |
| Paper 2 | Thursday 28 August 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 27 June 2025 |
| Results publication date | Friday 19 September 2025 |
Venues and fees
| *Fees inclusive of all local taxes |
UK
| Venues | Member fee | Non-member fee |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast, Bridgend Wales, Edinburgh, Leeds, London | Members: £528 - £576 | Non-members: £765 |
Global
| Venues | Member fee | Non-member fee |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | Members: TBC | Non-members: TBC |
| India - Kolkata | Members: £635 | Non-members: £845 |
Candidate resources
FRCR Part 2A (Oncology) - CO2A - guidance notes for candidates
Guidance notes for candidates sitting the FRCR Part 2A (Oncology) exam.
Final FRCR Exam (Oncology) - Trainees share their experiences
In this two-part audio series, trainees who have recently taken the Final FRCR exam talk about their experiences and provide useful tips and tricks to help other trainees to prepare.
Examiners’ Reports - Final FRCR (Oncology)
Following each sitting the Final 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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