Candidates for Riyadh Centre may apply in two ways either by paper (manual) applications or online.

Paper (manual) applications

Candidates may apply to sit the MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination in Riyadh by submitting a paper (manual) applications directly to the MRCP (UK) Central Office.

First-time entry candidates

For first-time entry, candidates should send:

• completed Form A; (download from website:  www.mrcpuk.org)

• completed Form B; (download from website:  www.mrcpuk.org)

• Diploma of Primary Medical Qualification (original or attested copy only – see

Section 5.6.4 for how to authenticate a copy of your diploma correctly) or UK General Medical Council (GMC) Registration Number (meaning that your details appear on the GMC website);

• fee in pounds Sterling (please check current amount as detailed on the MRCP(UK) Examination website: www.mrcpuk.org);

• self-addressed postcard (applications for UK centres only), which will be sent  back to you to confirm arrival of the hard-copy application form (optional, and not required for in-person submissions).

Candidates with registration (be it full, limited or provisional) with the UK General Medical Council do NOT need to submit documentary evidence of their primary medical qualification, only their GMC number, so long as their primary medical qualifications appear on the GMC website (www.gmc-uk.org). Candidates must ensure that the relevant section of Form A is completed to include their GMC number, the year and month they obtained their degree and the category of registration they have obtained.

Candidates who are not registered with the UK General Medical Council must submit documentary evidence of their primary medical qualification (original or authenticated copy).

Candidates, particularly those based outside the UK, are recommended to provide attested copies of any original documentation. Original documents will be returned as soon as possible after receipt but the MRCP(UK) Examinations Office cannot take responsibility for any items lost in transit.

Re-entry candidates

For re-entry, candidates should send:

• completed Form B;

• fee in pounds Sterling (please check current amount as detailed on the MRCP(UK) Examination website: www.mrcpuk.org);

• self-addressed postcard (applications for UK centres only), which will be sent back to you to confirm arrival of the hard-copy application form (optional, and not required for in-person submissions).

All candidates

No candidate will be permitted to take any part of the Examination unless all the fees are paid in full.

Candidates should check carefully that they have enclosed all relevant documentation before sending their applications. Applications that are not complete in every detail and/or arrive after 5 p.m. on the closing date may be returned. Allowances cannot be made for postal or other delays.

Online applications

Application checklist for the MRCP(UK) Part 1 Examination for Online applications

First-time entry candidates

To register for an online account candidates will need a unique email address which will remain as their username.

When making an online application, candidates are required to submit the following:

• A signed e-Form;

• Diploma of Primary Medical Qualification (original or attested copy only) or General Medical Council (GMC) (UK) Registration Number (meaning that your details appear on the GMC website);

• Fee in pounds Sterling.

Re-entry candidates

When making an online application, candidates are required to submit the following:

• A signed e-Form with attached cheque/bank draft payment (if choosing the cheque method of payment). The fee must be in pounds Sterling.