Examinations Calendar
| EXAMINATION | OPENING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS | CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS | DATES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laser Certificate | 5th March 2018 | 30th April, 2018, 17:00 (GMT) | 25th June 2018 - 27th June 2018 London |
| Refraction Certificate | 5th March 2018 | 16th April, 2018, 17:00 (GMT) | 26th June 2018 - 28th June 2018 Kuching, Malaysia |
| Part 2 Written FRCOphth * | 12th March 2018 | 8th May, 2018, 17:00 (GMT) | 2nd July 2018 |
| Refraction Certificate | 5th March 2018 | 14th May, 2018, 17:00 (GMT) | 9th July 2018 - 11th July 2018 Glasgow |
| Part 1 FRCOphth * | 11th June 2018 | 6th August, 2018, 17:00 (GMT) | 1st October 2018 |
| Part 2 Oral FRCOphth | 9th July 2018 | 3rd September, 2018, 17:00 (GMT) | 12th November 2018 - 16th November 2018 Sunderland |
| Part 2 Written FRCOphth * | 13th August 2018 | 8th October, 2018, 17:00 (GMT) | 3rd December 2018 |
| Refraction Certificate | 13th August 2018 | 8th October, 2018, 17:00 (GMT) | 17th December 2018 - 19th December 2018 London |
* The Part 1 FRCOphth Examination and Part 2 FRCOphth Written Component will be held in London, Sheffield, Glasgow, Cairo (Egypt), Chennai (India), Dubai (UAE) and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia). Candidates successful in the Part 2 FRCOphth Written Component will be required to sit the Part 2 FRCOphth Oral Component in the UK or Singapore, the locations for which are detailed above.