• No previous experience in ophthalmology is necessary for candidates to sit the Part 1 FRCOphth but candidates will be required to pass this examination before they enter into the third year of ophthalmic specialist training (If they are working in the UK)

For Examination Registration, visit https://ihub.rcophth.ac.uk and sign in, then visit the Exam Search page. This is ONLY for candidates who have sat the exam previously. First time applicants must email [email protected] for a manual application form.

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https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/examinations/examination-fees/

• Anatomy , Embryology, Neuro-anatomy

• Vision, Physiology, Biochemistry, Cell biology

• Neuro Anatomy
• Pharmacology

• Pathology

• Microbiology

• Pharmacology

• Genetics

• Basic ophthalmic investigation

• Optics
• Epidemiology and Biostatistics 

2 x 2 hour Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) papers of 90 questions each (total 180 questions) consisting of one best answer out of four options

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https://www.rcophth.ac.uk/examinations/examinations-calendar/

Online Exam

• Successful completion of the three parts will grant the title FRCOPHTH, the most prestigious UK Ophthalmology fellowship qualification
• Successful completion is required to enter into the specialist register as one of the requirements of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) or the Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) in order to apply for permeant consultant posts