Spring 2027 examination dates

Applications will open Friday 27 November 2026 and close on Monday 4 January 2026. The withdrawal deadline is Monday 18 January. The examination period will be from Monday 22 March to Friday 30 April.

Confirmation of entries will be sent Monday 1 February

Results will be issued on Friday 21 May.

While we aim to have all exam dates finalised ahead of the closing deadline, for some examinations this will be dependent on the number of candidates and so the dates for these may only finalised after the application closing date. Part 1 examinations will take place in the week commencing 21 March. Once known, dates will be published below:

Certificates and Diplomas

Allergy and Clinical Immunology Certificate Examination:
Certificate in Medical Genetics:
Certificate of Higher Autopsy Training (CHAT): Friday 23 April
Combined Infection Certificate (CICE):
Dermatopathology Diploma (written):

Part 1

Clinical Biochemistry Part 1:
Haematology Part 1:
Histopathology Part 1:
Immunology and Allergy Part 1:
Infection Part 1:
Medical Microbiology and Virology Part 1:
Oral Pathology Part 1:
Toxicology Part 1:
Veterinary Clinical Pathology Part 1:

Part 2

Clinical Biochemistry Part 2 Module 1: Wednesday 14 April 2027
Clinical Biochemistry Part 2 Module 2: Thursday 15 April 2027
Forensic Pathology Part 2: TBC
Genetics Part 2 Practical: TBC
Genetics Part 2 Oral: TBC
Haematology Part 2: TBC
Haematology Clinical Science Part 2: TBC
Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics Part 2 Practical: TBC
Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics Part 2 Oral: TBC
Histopathology Part 2: Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 April 2027
Immunology Part 2 Practical: Wednesday 21 April 2027
Immunology Part 2 Oral: Thursday 22 April 2027
Medical Microbiology Part 2: Monday 19 April 2027
Neuropathology Microscopical: TBC
Oral Pathology: TBC
Paediatric Pathology Part 2: TBC
Toxicology Part 2: TBC
Transfusion Science Part 2: TBC
Veterinary Clinical Pathology Part 2: TBC
Virology Part 2: TBC