FRCR Part 1 (Oncology) - CO1
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Purpose of assessment
The First FRCR Exam expects candidates to have acquired a broad knowledge of those subjects that relate to the investigation and management of patients with cancer. Candidates are examined against the Clinical Oncology curriculum. Further details are available on the curriculum webpages.
Trainees sitting the First FRCR exam should refer to the latest curriculum and additional guidance for the First FRCR exam. They should also refer to the current version of the drugs list, which provides guidance on the drugs that may be covered in the clinical pharmacology module.
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Dates, fees and venues
Exam dates
| ModuleDate | |
|---|---|
| Cancer Biology and Radiobiology | Tuesday 2 September 2025 |
| Clinical Pharmacology | Tuesday 2 September 2025 |
| Medical Statistics | Wednesday 3 September 2025 |
| Physics | Wednesday 3 September 2025 |
Booking and results dates
| Venue booking opening times will be staggered - please check the Exam Hub for specific opening timesVenue booking opening times will be staggered - please check the Exam Hub |
|---|
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| UK trainee & member bookings from | Monday 2 December 2024 |
| Non-member bookings from | Wednesday 4 December 2024 |
| Bookings closing date | Friday 4 July 2025 |
| Results publication date | Friday 26 September 2025 |
Venues and fees
| *Fees inclusive of all local taxes |
UK
| Venues | Member fee | Non-member fee |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast, Bridgend Wales, Edinburgh, London, Manchester | Members: £191 - £208 per module | Non-members: £277 per module |
Global
| Venues | Member fee | Non-member fee |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | Members: £271 per module | Non-members: £361 per module |
| India - Kolkata | Members: £250 per module | Non-members: £333 per module |
| Malaysia | Members: £232 per module | Non-members: £309 per module |
Exam dates
| ModuleDate | |
|---|---|
| Cancer Biology and Radiobiology | Tuesday 10 February 2026 |
| Clinical Pharmacology | Tuesday 10 February 2026 |
| Medical Statistics | Wednesday 11 February 2026 |
| Physics | Wednesday 11 February 2026 |
Booking and results dates
| Venue booking opening times will be staggered - please check the Exam Hub for specific opening timesVenue booking opening times will be staggered - please check the Exam Hub |
|---|
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Resident doctor & member bookings from | Monday 29 September 2025 |
| Non-member bookings from | Monday 6 October 2025 |
| Bookings closing date | Friday 28 November 2025 |
| Results publication date | Thursday 5 March 2026 |
Venues and fees
| *Fees inclusive of all local taxes |
UK
| Venues | Member fee | Non-member fee |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast, Bridgend Wales, Edinburgh, London, Manchester | Members: £209 - £244 per module | Non-members: £325 per module |
Global
| Venues | Member fee | Non-member fee |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | Members: £312 per module | Non-members: £415 per module |
| India - Kolkata | Members: £288 per module | Non-members: £384 per module |
| Malaysia | Members: £267 per module | Non-members: £356 per module |
Exam dates
| ModuleDate | |
|---|---|
| Cancer Biology and Radiobiology | Tuesday 1 September 2026 |
| Clinical Pharmacology | Tuesday 1 September 2026 |
| Medical Statistics | Wednesday 2 September 2026 |
| Physics | Wednesday 2 September 2026 |
Booking and results dates
| Venue booking opening times will be staggered - please check the Exam Hub for specific opening timesVenue booking opening times will be staggered - please check the Exam Hub |
|---|
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Resident doctor & member bookings from | Monday 17 November 2025 |
| Non-member bookings from | Monday 24 November 2025 |
| Bookings closing date | Friday 3 July 2026 |
| Results publication date | Thursday 24 September 2026 |
Venues and fees
| *Fees inclusive of all local taxes |
UK
| Venues | Member fee | Non-member fee |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast, Bridgend Wales, Edinburgh, London, Manchester | Members: £209 - £244 per module | Non-members: £325 per module |
Global
| Venues | Member fee | Non-member fee |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | Members: £312 per module | Non-members: £415 per module |
| India - Kolkata | Members: £288 per module | Non-members: £384 per module |
| Malaysia | Members: £267 per module | Non-members: £356 per module |
Candidate resources
FRCR Part 1 (Oncology) - CO1 - guidance notes for candidates
Guidance notes for candidates sitting the FRCR Part 1 (Oncology) exam.
FRCR Part 1 (Oncology) - CO1 - suggested reading list
A suggested reading list for candidates sitting the FRCR Part 1 (Oncology) exam.
Examiners’ Reports - First FRCR (Oncology)
Following each sitting the First FRCR Examination Board reviews the overall performance of candidates and individual questions and prepares a generic report as a guide to candidates and trainers preparing for future sittings.
Instructional video for SBA/MCQ exams
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