FRCR Part 2B (Oncology) - CO2B
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Purpose of assessment
The Final FRCR (Part B) 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 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 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
Candidates wishing to take the exam at this sitting having sat the Part A exam in August must book the 2B exam at the time of booking the 2A exam
Exam dates
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| Saturday 9 – Tuesday 12 November 2024 |
Booking and results dates
Venue booking opening times will be staggered - please check the Exam Hub for specific opening times |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Member bookings from | Monday 18 March |
| Non-member bookings from | Tuesday 2 April |
| Bookings closing date | Tuesday 24 September 2024 |
| Results publication date | Friday 6 December 2024 tbc |
Venues and fees
| *Fees inclusive of all local taxes |
UK
| Venues | Member fee | Non-member fee |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast, Bridgend Wales, Edinburgh, Leeds, London | Members: £743 - £809 | Non-members: £1,072 |
Global
| Venues | Member fee | Non-member fee |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | Members: £809 | Non-members: £1,072 |
| India - Kolkata | Members: £809 | Non-members: £1,072 |
Candidates wishing to take the exam at this sitting having sat the Part A exam in February must book the 2B exam at the time of booking the 2A exam
Exam dates
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| Saturday 26 – Tuesday 29 April 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 | Tuesday 11 March 2025 (change to previously published date) |
| Results publication date | TBC |
Venues and fees
| *Fees inclusive of all local taxes |
UK
| Venues | Member fee | Non-member fee |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast, Bridgend Wales, Edinburgh, Leeds, London, Manchester | Members: £773 - £843 | Non-members: £1,121 |
Global
| Venues | Member fee | Non-member fee |
|---|---|---|
| India - Kolkata | Members: £1,012 | Non-members: £1,346 |
Candidates wishing to take the exam at this sitting having sat the Part A exam in August must book the 2B exam at the time of booking the 2A exam
Exam dates
| Dates |
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| Saturday 8 – Tuesday 11 November 2025 |
Booking and results dates
Venue booking opening times will be staggered - please check the Exam Hub for specific opening times |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Member bookings from | TBC |
| Non-member bookings from | TBC |
| Bookings closing date | Tuesday 23 September 2025 |
| Results publication date | TBC |
Venues and fees
| *Fees inclusive of all local taxes |
UK
| Venues | Member fee | Non-member fee |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast, Bridgend Wales, Edinburgh, London | Members: £773 - £843 | Non-members: £1,121 |
Global
| Venues | Member fee | Non-member fee |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | Members: TBC | Non-members: TBC |
| India - Kolkata | Members: £1,012 | Non-members: £1,346 |
Candidate resources
FRCR Part 2B (Oncology) - CO2B - advice for candidates
The RCR Exam Board would like to provide advice for all candidates sitting the FRCR 2B exam – whether this is for the first time or as a subsequent attempt.
FRCR Part 2B (Oncology) - CO2B - guidance notes for candidates
Guidance notes for candidates sitting the FRCR Part 2B (Oncology) exam.
Video content introducing the changes to the CO2B Exam from Autumn 2023
Recorded in June 2023, the video aims to support CO2B exam preparation for candidates and trainers by increasing familiarity with changes introduced to sittings from Autumn 2023 onwards. These include changes to the exam format and marking system from the perspective of examiners and trainees.
Video resources on the Communication and Contouring stations (FRCR Part 2B Oncology)
Video resources prepared by CO2B examiners to help candidates understand what to expect and to prepare for the Communication and Contouring stations.
FRCR Part 2B (Oncology) - CO2B - scoring system
Details of the scoring system used in the FRCR Part 2B (Oncology) exam.
FRCR Part 2B (Oncology) - CO2B - instructions for candidates
Instructions for candidates sitting the FRCR Part 2B (Oncology) exam.
FRCR Part 2B (Oncology) - CO2B - assessment blueprint
Details of the assessment blueprint for the FRCR Part 2B (Oncology) exam.
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.
Exam FAQs
Answer any lingering questions about the FRCR Part 2B (Oncology) C02B exam.
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