Our RCOphth examinations assess the quality, safety and efficiency of the patient care provided by ophthalmologists. We offer a range of examinations for ophthalmologists in training, medical students and consultants. Each examination is question set and marked by trained highly experienced ophthalmologists who ensure high standards of qualifying candidates.

Our examinations include the Fellowship set of exams. Success in these exams leads to the prestigious award of Fellow of The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth). Please note that in order to use the FRCOphth post-nominal letters, successful candidates will need to become a member of the College.

We also offer a Certificate in Laser and Refractive Surgery (CertLRS), for those performing independent practice in refractive surgery, and the Duke Elder Undergraduate Prize Examination for medical students.

FRCOphth exams

The FRCOphth by examination route consist of four examinations, assessing both practical and theoretical knowledge of ophthalmology practice. Ophthalmologists in training on a GMC-approved Ophthalmic Specialist Training (OST) programme must sit and succeed in these examinations at stages throughout the training programme in order to progress and achieve Certification of Completion of Training to apply for a consultant post.