The MÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº(UK) diploma is essential for all physicians who train in a medical specialty in the UK.
The three royal colleges of physicians of the UK share a common membership examination in general medicine: the Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom (MÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº(UK)) diploma. Successful candidates who pass all three parts are eligible to apply for the award of the MÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº(UK) diploma.
The MÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº(UK) examination is divided into Part 1 and Part 2 and has three separately assessed components:
- MÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº(UK) Part 1 examination
- MÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº(UK) Part 2 written examination
- MÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº(UK) Part 2 clinical examination (PACES).
Following completion of the MÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº(UK) examination, successful candidates are invited to attend an MÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº(UK) new members ceremony at the ÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº.
Election to membership
To be elected to membership, a candidate must pass all parts of the MÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº(UK) and complete a form of faith. Once the form of faith has been received, verified and processed satisfactorily, election can take place.
For details on how to fill in the form of faith visit the .
Presentation of the MÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº(UK) diploma
Candidates who have been elected to membership can either obtain their MÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº(UK) diploma at the MÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº(UK) new members ceremony or by post.
Candidates should expect to receive their diploma within 6 weeks of being elected to membership. However, timescales may vary. Please allow 3–6 months for delivery of the diploma to addresses outside of the UK.
MÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº(UK) new members admission ceremonies
Following completion of the MÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº(UK) examination, successful candidates are invited to attend an MÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº(UK) new members ceremony at the ÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº at Regent's Park building in London. Newly elected MÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº(UK) holders will receive their certificate from the ÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº president at the ceremony.
Delivery of the MÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº(UK) diploma
The ÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº uses the 'signed for' service provided by Royal Mail for diplomas posted within the UK only. Diplomas sent to addresses outside the UK are not tracked and will be sent by normal post. Candidates are strongly advised to ensure that their correspondence details are correct and up to date in their MÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº(UK) online account as this will help to avoid any loss or delay of the item.
Diplomates who require a replacement diploma are advised to submit a request to the email address below. A £35 charge will apply, unless you are a fellow of any of the three royal colleges, in which case no charge will apply. A replacement diploma should be issued within 2 weeks of the fee being processed.
If you have any queries, please contact your college of entry:*
- ÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº (UK candidates) – paces.queries@rcp.ac.uk
- ÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº (UK candidates) – diploma.info@rcp.ac.uk (for the distribution of current diplomas, if you require a replacement diploma contact +44 (0)20 3075 1550 or email paces.queries@rcp.ac.uk)
- ÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº (overseas – international candidates) –
- ÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº of Edinburgh – paces@rcpe.ac.uk
- ÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº and Surgeons of Glasgow –
*The college of entry that you passed your last examination, ie the Part 2 written examination, will be in possession of your diploma and is responsible for any reprints or distribution.
If your last passed exam was the Part 2 written examination, please contact part2written@mrcpuk.org.
2025/02 MÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº(UK) diploma update
We have experienced some unavoidable delays with the sending of 2025.02 diplomas. We are now in a position to send these out and this process will start in the coming weeks. We appreciate your patience at this time if you are waiting to receive a diploma.
