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All candidates must read the Examinations regulations and guidelines plus the relevant regulations for their specialty before applying for an examination.
All candidates are allowed 4 attempts at each component of the examination. Any candidate who would like to sit an exam more than 4 times must have their educational supervisor (or equivalent) complete and submit the additional attempt forms below for College Council. Each case will be considered by a Mitigating Circumstances Panel and the Director of Examinations before being presented to Council. Candidates are advised to submit this paperwork at least 8 weeks before Council meets. Further information on these deadlines can be found below. All additional attempt requests should be emailed to exams@rcpath.org.
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Examination fees 2026
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