The FRCEM exam, officially titled FRCEM Primary Examination, is the RCEM exam you pass to earn the MRCEM Primary (formerly FRCEM Primary) certification, a credential at the Foundation / Entry Level level. Passing it confirms the skills defined in the official exam outline, and it is associated with related credentials such as MRCEM Intermediate SBA, MRCEM OSCE, FRCEM SBA, FRCEM OSCE.

The FRCEM exam includes 180 questions and gives you 180 minutes to finish them. That is a tight pace per question, so get used to reading each stem once, flagging anything uncertain, and moving on rather than getting stuck. Running timed practice tests in the iPassleader desktop or online test engine is the most reliable way to build that rhythm before exam day.

The passing score for the FRCEM exam is Variable (Angoff standard-setting method, no fixed percentage), and the official registration fee is £429–£609 (varies by membership status and location). Keep in mind that a failed attempt means paying £429–£609 (varies by membership status and location) again in full to retake it, so book your slot only when your scores on iPassleader practice tests sit consistently above the passing line.

RCEM lists the following prerequisites or eligibility notes for the FRCEM exam: Hold a primary medical qualification (PMQ) accepted by the GMC; hold provisional or full medical registration. Requirements can change over time, so confirm the details on the official exam page at RCEM's official site before you register.

You can register for the FRCEM exam through the official channels below:

• RCEM Official Registration Portal

The exam is delivered in the following format: Computer-based test at global Pearson VUE / Surpass Assessment centres. Choose a date that leaves you enough time to work through the full 182-question practice set first.

RCEM recommends the following training resources for FRCEM candidates:

• RCEM Basic Sciences Curriculum
• RCEM Exam Regulations & Information

Official courses build the theory, and the 182 practice questions from iPassleader help you turn that theory into exam-ready speed and accuracy.

Yes. iPassleader offers a free PDF demo of the FRCEM material, so you can check the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates, and if your product expires you can extend the update service at a 50% discount from your member zone.

Your purchase is protected by a 100% Money Back Guarantee with clear conditions: if you take the corresponding FRCEM exam within 60 days of purchase and do not pass, you can apply for a full refund. The candidate name must match the payer name, and you need to submit a scanned exam enrollment slip together with the official Score Report PDF within 2 days of taking the exam; claims are processed within 7 days. Sitting the exam within 3 days of purchase, downloading without taking the exam, free materials, and expired orders are not covered. If you would rather not take a refund, you can exchange your order for two free exam products of equal value and keep the update service on your original purchase.

Delivery is instant: your download links are emailed within one minute of payment, and you can also download directly from the website. If nothing arrives within 2 hours, contact customer service and check your spam folder. There is no limit on how many computers you can install the material on.

The FRCEM exam blueprint is divided into 6 domains, starting with Pathology (5%); Anatomy (33%); Physiology (33%). For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, see the Exam Topics section above — it lists every topic the current outline covers.