MRCEM Course UK: Primary, SBA and OSCE
The Membership of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (MRCEM) is the exam route into UK emergency medicine. It has three parts, taken in order: MRCEM Primary, MRCEM SBA and the MRCEM OSCE. This page sets out how each part works and which Kung Medics course or question bank fits each stage.
Kung Medics runs online question banks for every MRCEM stage and a live MRCEM OSCE course, online or in Manchester. Kung Medics is an independent training provider. It is not part of, or endorsed by, the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM).
MRCEM course options at a glance
| Stage | Kung Medics option | Format | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRCEM Primary | MRCEM Primary Pro question bank | Online, self-paced | From £40 for 30 days |
| MRCEM SBA | MRCEM SBA Pro question bank | Online, self-paced | From £40 for 30 days |
| MRCEM OSCE | MRCEM OSCE Pro practice stations | Online, self-paced | From £50 for one month |
| MRCEM OSCE | MRCEM OSCE course | 5 days, live online or on campus in Manchester | £350 online, £500 on campus |
| MRCEM OSCE | ED Team Leader course | 1 day, on campus in Manchester | £200 |
Prices are taken from the booking system on 11 October 2026. The booking page always shows the current price.
The MRCEM 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 MRCEM exams page and the RCEM exam calendar and fees page before you apply.
| MRCEM Primary | MRCEM SBA | MRCEM OSCE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Format | 180 single best answer questions in one 3-hour paper | 180 single best answer questions in two 2-hour papers, with a 1-hour break | 16 scored 8-minute stations, each with 1 minute of reading time, plus 2 rest stations |
| Where | Computer-based, at test centres worldwide | Computer-based, at test centres worldwide | London, Kuala Lumpur, Chennai and Hyderabad |
| You need | A primary medical qualification accepted by the GMC, and provisional or full registration | Full registration with a licence to practise, 2 years' experience after your primary degree, and a pass in MRCEM Primary | Full registration with a licence to practise, 6 months' emergency medicine experience beyond Foundation (whole-time equivalent), passes in MRCEM Primary and MRCEM SBA, and IELTS 7 or the OET equivalent |
| Sittings | April and October | January, June and December in the 2027 calendar | Several each year in London, plus international sittings |
| 2026 fee (UK member) | £429 | £429 | £586 in London |
You must complete all three MRCEM exams within 7 years of passing MRCEM Primary. Each exam allows 6 attempts, and RCEM may grant one more attempt case by case. Source: RCEM eligibility and additional attempts.
From the 21 April 2027 sitting, MRCEM Primary uses RCEM's new Basic Sciences Syllabus. The 27 October 2026 sitting uses the current curriculum. Source: RCEM news, 3 August 2026.
Next exam dates (as published on 11 October 2026)
| Exam | Exam date | Applications |
|---|---|---|
| MRCEM Primary | 21 April 2027 | 20–27 January 2027 |
| MRCEM SBA | 13 January 2027 | 22–29 October 2026 |
| MRCEM OSCE (London) | 18–29 January 2027 | 4–11 November 2026 |
Which MRCEM course is right for you?
Preparing for MRCEM Primary
The MRCEM Primary Pro question bank gives you exam-style questions with chapter-wise notes and detailed explanations. Choose an access plan from 1 to 6 months.
Preparing for MRCEM SBA
The MRCEM SBA Pro question bank follows the exam blueprint, with subject mocks and full mock papers. Plans run from 1 to 6 months.
Preparing for the MRCEM OSCE
Practise stations online with MRCEM OSCE Pro. Then join the 5-day MRCEM OSCE course, live online or on campus in Manchester. The one-day ED Team Leader course focuses on the resuscitation leadership stations.
Upcoming MRCEM OSCE course dates
MRCEM OSCE courses in Manchester and online
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Frequently asked questions
What are the three parts of MRCEM?
MRCEM has three exams, taken in order: MRCEM Primary, MRCEM SBA and the MRCEM OSCE. You must complete all three within 7 years of passing MRCEM Primary. Check the current rules on the RCEM website.
Is MRCEM Intermediate the same as MRCEM SBA?
Yes. RCEM now calls the second exam the MRCEM SBA. Older guidance calls it the MRCEM Intermediate SBA.
Do I need IELTS for the MRCEM OSCE?
RCEM's regulations expect IELTS level 7 or the OET equivalent before you sit the MRCEM OSCE. Confirm the current requirement on the RCEM website.
How many attempts do I get at each MRCEM exam?
RCEM allows 6 attempts at each MRCEM exam, and may grant one further attempt case by case.
How long can I use a Kung Medics question bank?
MRCEM Primary Pro and MRCEM SBA Pro have plans from 1 to 6 months. MRCEM OSCE Pro has 1, 3 and 6 month plans. Access starts when you subscribe.
Can I take the MRCEM OSCE course online?
Yes. The 5-day MRCEM OSCE course runs live online or on campus in Manchester. You choose when you book.
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.