FRCEM Course UK: SBA and OSCE
The Fellowship of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (FRCEM) is the senior emergency medicine exam in the UK. It has two parts, the FRCEM SBA and the FRCEM OSCE, which you can take in either order. This page summarises the official exam facts and the Kung Medics FRCEM courses.
Kung Medics runs a consultant-led FRCEM OSCE course in Manchester. Kung Medics is an independent training provider. It is not part of, or endorsed by, the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM).
FRCEM course options at a glance
| Stage | Kung Medics option | Format | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRCEM OSCE | FRCEM OSCE course | On campus in Manchester | £600 |
| Planning your FRCEM route | FRCEM Career Day | 1 day, on campus in Manchester | £25 |
| FRCEM SBA | FRCEM SBA Pro question bank | Online, self-paced | Coming soon |
Prices are taken from the booking system on 11 October 2026. The booking page always shows the current price.
The FRCEM exam: official facts
Summary of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine's published information, checked on 11 October 2026. Always confirm details on the RCEM FRCEM exams page and the RCEM exam calendar and fees page before you apply.
| FRCEM SBA | FRCEM OSCE | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | 180 single best answer questions in two 2-hour papers, with a 1-hour break, mapped to the 2021 emergency medicine curriculum | 16 scored 8-minute stations, each with 1 minute of reading time, plus 2 rest stations. You must also pass at least one resuscitation station |
| What it covers | Includes quality improvement, research and management | Includes a critical literature appraisal station |
| Where | Computer-based, at test centres worldwide | London only |
| Sittings | May and October | April to May, and November to December |
| 2026 fee (UK member) | £429 | £586 |
To apply you need a primary medical qualification accepted by the GMC, full registration with a licence to practise, and completed MRCEM or its equivalent, plus the emergency medicine experience RCEM sets for your route. Your first FRCEM exam must be within 7 years of completing MRCEM, and you must pass both FRCEM exams within 7 years of passing the first. Each FRCEM exam allows 4 attempts, and RCEM may grant one more case by case. Source: RCEM eligibility and additional attempts.
Next exam dates (as published on 11 October 2026)
| Exam | Exam date | Applications |
|---|---|---|
| FRCEM SBA | 12 May 2027 | 11–18 February 2027 |
| FRCEM OSCE | 20 April – 7 May 2027 | 2–9 February 2027 |
Preparing for the FRCEM OSCE in Manchester
The FRCEM OSCE course runs on campus in Levenshulme, Manchester, with small-group teaching from emergency medicine consultants.
The FRCEM Career Day helps you plan your route to Fellowship.
Upcoming FRCEM course dates
FRCEM courses in Manchester
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Thursday 5 – Friday 6 November 2026
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Frequently asked questions
What are the parts of FRCEM?
FRCEM has two exams, the FRCEM SBA and the FRCEM OSCE. You can take them in either order. Passing both gives you FRCEM.
Is there still a separate FRCEM QIP or critical appraisal exam?
Not on RCEM's current FRCEM page. Quality improvement, research and management are tested in the FRCEM SBA, and critical appraisal is a station in the FRCEM OSCE.
Where is the FRCEM OSCE held?
RCEM runs the FRCEM OSCE in London. The FRCEM SBA is taken at computer test centres worldwide.
How many attempts do I get at FRCEM?
RCEM allows 4 attempts at each FRCEM exam, and may grant one further attempt case by case.
Where does the Kung Medics FRCEM OSCE course run?
On campus at 308 Moseley Road, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 2LH. See the booking page for dates.
Is Kung Medics part of RCEM?
No. Kung Medics is an independent training provider and is not part of, or endorsed by, the Royal College of Emergency Medicine.