FRCR Part 2A (Oncology) - CO2A
Latest information
Our exam updates address any changes made to our exams.
From Spring 2027 CO Part 2 exams will adopt the TNM 9 staging system.
Purpose of assessment
The Final FRCR (Part A) Exam expects candidates to have a wide knowledge of malignant disease and the management of patients with cancer. The main emphasis is on radiotherapy and drug therapy, but a good knowledge of general medicine, surgery and gynaecology is expected. Candidates are examined against the specialty training curriculum for clinical oncology. The Final FRCR (Part A) Exam comprises two papers/sessions of 120 single best answer (SBA) questions each.
The Final FRCR Exam purpose of assessment statement details the exam's purpose, the required level of candidate training and the application of results. It is hoped that the statement will assist candidates, and those involved in their training, in understanding the scope of the FRCR exam and with relating the exam to other in-training assessments.
Clinical oncology curriculum
The curriculum provides a training framework, describing the standard required to achieve a certificate of completion of training (CCT) and the expected levels of progress throughout training.
Final FRCR Exam (Oncology) - purpose of assessment statement
The Final FRCR Exam purpose of assessment statement details the exam's purpose, the required level of candidate training and the application of results.
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Dates, fees and venues
Candidates wishing to attempt the associated CO2B exam should make a booking for this at the same time
Exam dates
| ModuleDate | |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Thursday 27 August 2026 |
| Paper 2 | Thursday 27 August 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 |
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| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Resident doctor & member bookings from | Monday 17 November 2025 |
| Non-member bookings from | Monday 24 November 2025 |
| Bookings closing date | Friday 26 June 2026 |
| Results publication date | Thursday 17 September 2026 |
Venues and fees
| *Fees inclusive of all local taxes |
UK
| Venues | Member fee | Non-member fee |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast, Bridgend Wales, Edinburgh, Leeds, London | Members: £576 - £663 | Non-members: £882 |
Global
| Venues | Member fee | Non-member fee |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | Members: £819 | Non-members: £1090 |
| India - Kolkata | Members: £730 | Non-members: £972 |
Candidates wishing to attempt the associated CO2B exam should make a booking for this at the same time
Exam dates
| ModuleDate | |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Thursday 11 February 2027 |
| Paper 2 | Thursday 11 February 2027 |
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 |
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| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Resident doctor & member bookings from | Tuesday 22 September 2026 |
| Non-member bookings from | Tuesday 29 September 2026 |
| Bookings closing date | Friday 27 November 2026 |
| Results publication date | Thursday 4 March 2027 |
Venues and fees
| *Fees inclusive of all local taxes |
UK
| Venues | Member fee | Non-member fee |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast, Bridgend Wales, Edinburgh, Leeds, London | Members: £605 - £710 | Non-members: £945 |
Global
| Venues | Member fee | Non-member fee |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | Members: £877 | Non-members: £1167 |
| India - Kolkata | Members: £782 | Non-members: £1041 |
Candidates wishing to attempt the associated CO2B exam should make a booking for this at the same time
Exam dates
| ModuleDate | |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Thursday 26 August 2027 |
| Paper 2 | Thursday 26 August 2027 |
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 | Tuesday 24 November 2026 |
| Non-member bookings from | Tuesday 1 December 2026 |
| Bookings closing date | Friday 25 June 2027 |
| Results publication date | Thursday 16 September 2027 |
Venues and fees
| *Fees inclusive of all local taxes |
UK
| Venues | Member fee | Non-member fee |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast, Bridgend Wales, Edinburgh, Manchester, London | Members: £605 - £710 | Non-members: £945 |
Global
| Venues | Member fee | Non-member fee |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | Members: £877 | Non-members: £1167 |
| India - Kolkata | Members: £782 | Non-members: £1041 |
Candidate resources
FRCR Part 2A (Oncology) - CO2A - guidance notes for candidates
Guidance notes for candidates sitting the FRCR Part 2A (Oncology) exam.
Final FRCR Exam (Oncology) - Trainees share their experiences
In this two-part audio series, trainees who have recently taken the Final FRCR exam talk about their experiences and provide useful tips and tricks to help other trainees to prepare.
Examiners’ Reports - Final FRCR (Part A) (Oncology)
Following each sitting the Final 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
The RCR's Part 2A exams are delivered using the digital platform Speedwell.