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A nuclear medicine technology candidate is reviewing the exam blueprint and asks why some content appears relevant across all medical radiation divisions while other content is specific to nuclear medicine. Which explanation is most accurate?

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Key Facts: MRP National Exam Exam

Up to 200

Four-option MCQs

FAQs for exam candidates

180 min

Testing time

FAQs for exam candidates

65% + 65%

Minimum in Part A and Part B

National exam page

A$787

Exam sitting fee

Board fees schedule

5 working days

Exam portal account activation timeframe

National exam page and candidate FAQs

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Exam windows listed for 2026

National exam page

For 2026 planning, au-allied-radiog is the Board's National Exam for Medical Radiation Practice, used when an applicant's qualification is relevant to the profession but not yet sufficient for general registration. Current public guidance states: up to 200 four-option MCQs, 180 minutes of testing time, 4 hours total appointment availability, Part A common capabilities, Part B division-specific capability, minimum 65 per cent in both parts, A$787 exam sitting fee, three standard attempts, and 2026 windows in January, April, July, and October.

Sample MRP National Exam Practice Questions

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1An internationally qualified diagnostic radiographer receives a qualification portfolio outcome stating their qualification is relevant to the profession. What should they understand this outcome means for their pathway to general registration in Australia?
A.They may proceed to general registration without any further assessment.
B.They must complete the National exam before they can be eligible for general registration.
C.They only need to pay the registration fee because the exam is waived.
D.They must restart their qualification portfolio assessment from the beginning.
Explanation: A relevant-to-profession qualification outcome does not by itself grant general registration. Internationally qualified applicants on this pathway must complete the National exam before progressing to general registration.
2A radiation therapist asks whether the National exam is only for diagnostic radiography applicants. Which response is most accurate?
A.Yes, the National exam applies only to diagnostic radiography.
B.No, it applies to all registered health professions in Australia.
C.Yes, radiation therapy applicants complete only a workplace interview instead.
D.No, it applies to diagnostic radiography, nuclear medicine technology, and radiation therapy on the international qualification pathway.
Explanation: The National exam for medical radiation practice supports the international qualification pathway for the three divisions: diagnostic radiography, nuclear medicine technology, and radiation therapy.
3A candidate is planning their test-day schedule. The exam itself is 180 minutes, but the booking information says the appointment may take 4 hours. What is the best interpretation?
A.The total appointment allows extra time for administrative processes around the 3-hour exam.
B.The exam has changed to a 4-hour written paper.
C.The candidate has 4 hours to answer the MCQs.
D.The extra hour is optional study time provided after the exam begins.
Explanation: The computerised MCQ exam has a 3-hour, or 180-minute, testing time. Candidates should allow up to 4 hours overall because the appointment includes administrative procedures.
4A candidate tells a colleague, "I heard the exam always has exactly 200 questions." Which correction best reflects the official format?
A.The exam has exactly 100 questions.
B.The exam has exactly 150 questions.
C.The exam has up to 200 questions.
D.The exam has no multiple-choice questions.
Explanation: The exam is described as having up to 200 questions. It should not be described as always having a fixed exact number of questions.
5During preparation, a candidate sees practice items with five answer choices and long essay responses. Why is this not a good match for the National exam format?
A.The National exam uses oral viva questions only.
B.The National exam is a practical simulation with no written questions.
C.The National exam is a computerised MCQ exam with four answer options per question.
D.The National exam uses only true-or-false questions.
Explanation: The National exam is computerised and uses multiple-choice questions with four answer options. Scenario or vignette style questions are expected, but essay responses and five-option items do not match the stated format.
6A nuclear medicine technology candidate is reviewing the exam blueprint and asks why some content appears relevant across all medical radiation divisions while other content is specific to nuclear medicine. Which explanation is most accurate?
A.The exam has Part A common capabilities and Part B division-specific content.
B.The exam has only one undivided section for every profession.
C.The exam has separate written, oral, and practical sections.
D.The exam tests only Australian workplace law and excludes clinical capability.
Explanation: The National exam includes Part A, which covers common capabilities, and Part B, which covers division-specific content for the candidate's profession.
7A diagnostic radiography candidate scores 72% in Part A and 64% in Part B. What is the correct outcome based on the pass standard?
A.Pass, because the average across both parts is above 65%.
B.Pass, because Part A is above 65%.
C.Pass, because Part B is division-specific and does not require a minimum score.
D.Not pass, because the candidate must achieve at least 65% in both Part A and Part B.
Explanation: The pass mark is a minimum of 65% in both Part A and Part B. A candidate who falls below 65% in either part does not meet the pass standard.
8A candidate scores 66% in Part A and 65% in Part B. Which interpretation is correct?
A.They fail because Part B must be above, not equal to, 65%.
B.They meet the minimum pass mark because both parts are at or above 65%.
C.They fail because the total appointment is 4 hours.
D.They pass Part A only and must always repeat Part B.
Explanation: The required standard is a minimum of 65% in both Part A and Part B. A score of 65% in a part meets the minimum.
9An applicant has failed the National exam twice and is deciding whether to book again. What should they consider?
A.There is no limit on attempts.
B.They may have one more standard attempt because candidates are allowed three standard attempts.
C.They must submit a new portfolio before every attempt.
D.They can skip the exam if they pay the registration fee.
Explanation: Candidates have a maximum of three standard attempts at the National exam. After two unsuccessful attempts, one standard attempt remains.
10A candidate has already used three unsuccessful National exam attempts and asks whether they can simply book another attempt online. What is the correct advice?
A.Yes, because attempt limits apply only to Part A.
B.Yes, because attempt limits apply only to Australian graduates.
C.No, because the exam is available only once per year.
D.No, after three failed standard attempts the candidate cannot simply register again through the usual booking process.
Explanation: The pathway permits a maximum of three standard attempts at the National exam. After three failed attempts, the candidate cannot simply rebook through the usual process.

About the MRP National Exam Exam

The National Exam for Medical Radiation Practice is the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia's regulatory examination for candidates who need an objective assessment of entry-level professional capabilities. For internationally qualified practitioners, it is required when the Board assesses a qualification as relevant to medical radiation practice but not yet sufficient for general registration. The exam is computerised, uses four-option multiple-choice questions, tests both common and division-specific professional capabilities, and requires candidates to pass both Part A and Part B.

Assessment

Computerised multiple-choice examination with up to 200 questions in two parts. Part A covers common capabilities from Domains 1-5. Part B is division-specific: Domain 1A for diagnostic radiography, Domain 1B for nuclear medicine technology, or Domain 1C for radiation therapy. Questions are mostly vignette, scenario, or lead-in items with four possible answers.

Time Limit

3 hours (180 minutes) to complete the exam; candidates must be available for 4 hours to complete registration, pre-exam, and post-exam administration activities.

Passing Score

The current pass mark is a minimum of 65 per cent in both Part A and Part B.

Exam Fee

A$787 examination sitting fee. The Board's current fee schedule also lists A$660 for qualification portfolio assessment, A$221 for the general registration application fee, and A$221 for the national general registration fee, with a A$47 NSW rebate reducing the NSW general registration fee to A$174. (Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia and Ahpra, with exam delivery through Kryterion)

MRP National Exam Exam Content Outline

About half of official exam

Part A: Common Capabilities

Professional and ethical practice, patient assessment and care, communication and collaboration, cultural safety, radiation safety, CT and contrast safety, clinical deterioration, documentation, quality management, and professional judgement across the human lifecycle.

Domain 1A

Diagnostic Radiography

Projection radiography, fluoroscopy, theatre and mobile imaging, CT-related safety, patient positioning, image evaluation, significant findings, equipment checks, dose optimisation, and safe adaptation to clinical presentation.

Domain 1B

Nuclear Medicine Technology

Radiopharmaceutical purity and quality control, generator elution, radionuclide therapy safety, SPECT, SPECT/CT, PET/CT, biodistribution, in vivo procedures, in vitro blood labelling, dose calculation, and aftercare.

Domain 1C

Radiation Therapy

Immobilisation and reproducibility, simulation, pre-treatment imaging, treatment planning, target and organ-at-risk evaluation, motion management, adaptive review, treatment delivery, record-and-verify checks, and linear accelerator quality assurance.

Regulatory process

Exam Administration and Pathway

International qualification outcomes, account activation, practice exam access after registration, Kryterion centre and online proctored delivery, identity checks, additional support, special consideration, results, attempt limits, review boundaries, and exam confidentiality.

How to Pass the MRP National Exam Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: The current pass mark is a minimum of 65 per cent in both Part A and Part B.
  • Assessment: Computerised multiple-choice examination with up to 200 questions in two parts. Part A covers common capabilities from Domains 1-5. Part B is division-specific: Domain 1A for diagnostic radiography, Domain 1B for nuclear medicine technology, or Domain 1C for radiation therapy. Questions are mostly vignette, scenario, or lead-in items with four possible answers.
  • Time limit: 3 hours (180 minutes) to complete the exam; candidates must be available for 4 hours to complete registration, pre-exam, and post-exam administration activities.
  • Exam fee: A$787 examination sitting fee. The Board's current fee schedule also lists A$660 for qualification portfolio assessment, A$221 for the general registration application fee, and A$221 for the national general registration fee, with a A$47 NSW rebate reducing the NSW general registration fee to A$174.

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

MRP National Exam Study Tips from Top Performers

1Start with the current National exam page, candidate FAQs, National exam guidelines, Professional capabilities, and the Board's reading and resources list.
2Practise case-based reasoning because official questions are mostly vignette, scenario, or lead-in questions requiring the best answer.
3Study both parts: common capabilities across Domains 1-5 and your division-specific domain for diagnostic radiography, nuclear medicine technology, or radiation therapy.
4Use timing practice for up to 200 questions in 180 minutes, while remembering that this local bank has 100 questions for preparation.
5Review high-risk professional decisions: patient identity, consent, pregnancy screening, paediatric dose optimisation, contrast reactions, urgent findings, incident reporting, confidentiality, cultural safety, and mandatory notifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who administers the National Exam for Medical Radiation Practice?

The Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia sets the exam as part of Ahpra's National Scheme processes. The current public FAQ names Kryterion as the exam platform provider.

How many questions are on the exam?

The Board's candidate FAQ states that the exam contains up to 200 multiple-choice questions. This practice bank contains 100 original MCQs for preparation.

How long is the exam?

Candidates have up to 3 hours, or 180 minutes, to complete the exam. The Board says candidates must be available for 4 hours including registration and administration.

What score do I need to pass?

The current public National exam page states that candidates must achieve at least 65 per cent in both Part A and Part B.

Can the exam be taken online?

The FAQ states that some candidates may be offered an online proctored exam, either as a preference or when no suitable exam centre is available in that jurisdiction. Candidates must meet Kryterion environment and equipment requirements.

What happens if my international qualification is assessed as relevant to the profession?

The Board states that you are not yet qualified for general registration. You must complete the National exam for medical radiation practice, then apply for general registration if you meet the registration standards.