Tests basic sciences, optics, and refraction Consists of two multiple-choice papers (each with 90 single best answer questions).Total of 180 questions over two 2-hour papers
A timed skill-based Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) with 10 stations
Structured Viva: Five 10-minute stations assessing patient investigations, management, ethics, audit, and evidence-based practice.
OSCE: Five 20-minute clinical stations using a hybrid of real patients and video cases, plus a 10-minute communication skills station.
Part 1 and Part 2 Exams – Conducted online via remote proctoring, allowing candidates to sit for them from any country.
Part 3 Oral and Clinical Exams – Conducted in India, Jordan and Egypt.
Consists of a single multiple-choice paper Total of 160 questions over two 2-hour papers
Consists of a single multiple-choice paper. Total of 180 questions over 2 hours 30 mins. Conducted twice a year and can be taken as an online proctored examination from home.
Structured Oral Examination (Viva): Three 20-minute sections (1-Lids, Oculoplastics and Anterior Segment; 2- Posterior Segment; 3- Neurology, Motility and General Medicine) where two examiners ask questions, potentially using images.
Clinical Examination(OSCE): Four 12-minute stations (Anterior segment, Posterior segment, Neuro-ophthalmic and Ocular motility disorders, Oculoplastic and Lid disorders) where candidates rotate, examining 2-3 patients per room and discussing findings with
examiners.
Part 1 FRCOphth and Refraction Certificate Exam: Maximum six attempts. Attempts before
August 2013 are not counted
Part 2 FRCOphth Written and Oral Exams: Maximum four attempts
Part 1,2 & 3 FRCS Ophthalmology Exam: Maximum six attempts.
| Examination | 2026 Fee |
|---|---|
| Part 1 Fellowship Examination | £725 |
| Refraction Certificate |
£900 (UK) £1495 (Singapore) £1495 (Malaysia) £1495 (Dubai) £1,125 (India) £1,125 (Egypt) £1,125 (Pakistan) |
| Part 2 Fellowship Written Examination | £725 |
| Part 2 Fellowship Oral Examination |
£1395 (UK) £2975 (Singapore) £2975 (Malaysia) £2975 (Dubai), £2320 (India) £2320 (Egypt) £2320 (Pakistan) |
| Examination | 2026 Fee |
|---|---|
| Part 1 FRCS | £470 |
| Part 2 FRCS | £670 |
| Part 3 FRCS | Fee range (Approx): £1775 – £2094.50 |
