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Have you finished the theory parts of MRCPCH? Here is an important update for you. The booking window for the MRCPCH Clinical Diet-3 exam in the UK is going to open soon. So, if you are a medical professional aiming to complete your MRCPCH journey in 2025, you must be aware of the important dates and be ready to book your slot as soon as the booking window opens.

The exams are scheduled to take place between 11th and 26th October in hospital centres across the UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland). Here, we will give you all the information regarding the above-mentioned exam, including the important dates, fees, and eligibility criteria.

MRCPCH Clinical Diet-3 (UK) 2025: Important dates

Booking window opens: 21st July 2025

Booking window closes: 28th July 2025

Exam dates: 11-26 October 2025

Exam fees: £890

Eligibility criteria

• Must have successfully completed MRCPCH theory exams.
• A minimum of 2.5 years of training since graduation is required.
• Paediatric experience:

   –  At least 12 months in roles involving emergency paediatric care within the last 5 years.

   – Six months as a house paediatrician in the first year post-graduation. If not, an additional six months in a post involving the care of emergency paediatric patients.

• Your application must be supported by two sponsors (senior colleagues or educational supervisors) who will certify that you have a good period of training in paediatrics and can be considered as ready to take the exam.
• The MRCPCH clinical exam must be cleared within 7 years of passing the final theory exam.

About MRCPCH Clinical

 The MRCPCH Clinical exam is the final hurdle in the journey towards achieving the ‘MRCPCH’ postnominal. It is an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), which tests your clinical skills and decision-making skills to ensure you meet the required ST4 standards.

In this exam, you will engage in 10 distinct stations. Each station will be overseen by trained examiners, who will evaluate your performance. Some scenarios may feature children, young individuals, or adults acting as patients or family members. Apart from the knowledge you have gained so far, the exam also evaluates your professional conduct and soft skills necessary for success in the role.

We hope this information was helpful for you. If you are planning to take the exam and need assistance with the booking process, feel free to contact the StudyMRCPCH team. We are here to help you. In addition, if you need assistance with the exam preparation, we offer expert-led short and long-term MRCPCH courses that have an outstanding pass rate of 93%.

Want to know more about our courses? Reach out to our team today.

Authored By: Sarath