MRCS Part A Question Bank

MRCS Part A Pro is an online MRCS Part A question bank for doctors preparing for the Intercollegiate Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) Part A exam. It covers both papers: Applied Basic Sciences and Principles of Surgery in General.

Every question is single best answer, with a full explanation of the right answer and of why each other option is wrong. Work through the topic quizzes, then sit timed mock exams in the format of the real papers.

What's in the MRCS Part A question bank

2,401 original single best answer questions: 1,440 for Paper 1 and 961 for Paper 2
Paper 1: anatomy 600, physiology 360, pathology 296, pharmacology 64, microbiology 56, imaging 40, and data and statistics 24
Paper 2: common surgical conditions 360, perioperative care 281, trauma 240, surgical care of children 56, and medico-legal practice 24
60 topic quizzes with immediate feedback
4 full-length mock exams, 2 for each paper, timed at 3 hours and 2 hours
2 random mock exams, one for each paper, that build a new paper in blueprint proportions on every attempt
2 Quick 20 quizzes for short revision sessions
13 notes books and 4 flashcard sets with 414 cards
Kung Medics teaching sketches in selected explanations

The MRCS Part A exam

MRCS Part A has two multiple-choice papers sat on the same day: Applied Basic Sciences (3 hours) and Principles of Surgery in General (2 hours). You must reach the overall pass mark and a minimum in each paper. This summary was checked on 11 October 2026. Always confirm the current details on the MRCS Part A page and the Intercollegiate MRCS website.

Who it's for

Doctors preparing for MRCS Part A
Foundation doctors and core surgical trainees
International medical graduates planning surgical training in the UK

How it works

Access starts as soon as you subscribe.
Study on a computer, tablet or phone.
Your quiz attempts and grades are saved, so you can track your scores by topic.
Access runs for the length of your plan. Plans do not renew automatically.

Plans and price

Subscribe for 1 to 6 months, from £40 for 1 month to £140 for 6 months. Plans do not renew automatically. When your plan ends, your progress is kept and you can subscribe again at any time.

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Related MRCS pages

Kung Medics is an independent training provider. It is not part of, or endorsed by, the Royal Colleges of Surgeons or the Intercollegiate Committee for Basic Surgical Examinations (ICBSE). The questions are original practice questions, not past exam papers.

Course format

Access period: 1 to 6 months, depending on plan
Duration: 1 to 6 months access
Delivery: Online question bank with notes, topic quizzes, mock exams and flashcards

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions are in MRCS Part A Pro?

2,401 original single best answer questions: 1,440 for Paper 1 (Applied Basic Sciences) and 961 for Paper 2 (Principles of Surgery in General).

Does it cover both MRCS Part A papers?

Yes. There are topic quizzes and mock exams for both Paper 1 and Paper 2.

Are there mock exams?

Yes. There are 4 full-length mock exams, 2 for each paper, timed at 3 hours and 2 hours. There are also 2 random mocks that build a new paper in blueprint proportions on every attempt.

How much does MRCS Part A Pro cost?

Plans run for 1 to 6 months: £40 for 1 month, £60 for 2, £80 for 3, £100 for 4, £120 for 5 and £140 for 6 months. Plans do not renew automatically.

What happens when my plan ends?

Your access stops, but your progress is kept. Subscribe again at any time to carry on.

Are these real exam questions?

No. Every question is original Kung Medics practice material, not a past exam paper. Kung Medics is not part of, or endorsed by, the Royal Colleges of Surgeons or ICBSE.

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