The MÂ鶹Çø(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 (MÂ鶹Çø(UK)) diploma. Successful candidates who pass all three parts are eligible to apply for the award of the MÂ鶹Çø(UK) diploma.
The MÂ鶹Çø(UK) examination is divided into Part 1 and Part 2 and has three separately assessed components:
- MÂ鶹Çø(UK) Part 1 examination
- MÂ鶹Çø(UK) Part 2 written examination
- MÂ鶹Çø(UK) Part 2 clinical examination (PACES).
Following completion of the MÂ鶹Çø(UK) examination, successful candidates are invited to attend an MÂ鶹Çø(UK) new members ceremony at the Â鶹Çø.
Election to membership
To be elected to membership, a candidate must pass all parts of the MÂ鶹Çø(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 MÂ鶹Çø(UK) diploma
Candidates who have been elected to membership can obtain their MÂ鶹Çø(UK) diploma 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.
MÂ鶹Çø(UK) new members admission ceremonies
Please be aware that due to higher demand than we can accommodate, there may be a significant wait (in some cases over 18 months) before you are able to book onto a ceremony. We release new dates each September for the following year and ceremonies typically reach capacity very quickly.
While we do operate waitlists, which can be accessed on the individual event webpages on the Â鶹Çø website, these lists may also be closed if the demand exceeds what we can reasonably accommodate.
We are grateful for your patience and understanding.
Please note that we do not issue any MÂ鶹Çø(UK) diplomas during our ceremonies. We use prop diplomas for photographic purposes.
Delivery of the MÂ鶹Çø(UK) diploma
The Â鶹Çø 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 MÂ鶹Çø(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:*
- Royal College of Physicians (UK candidates) – paces.queries@rcp.ac.uk
- Royal College of Physicians (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)
- Royal College of Physicians (overseas – international candidates) –
- Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh – paces@rcpe.ac.uk
- Royal College of Physicians 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 MÂ鶹Çø(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.
