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Key Facts: FRCR Part 1 (Oncology) Exam
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Use this free First FRCR Oncology Part 1 question bank for original SBA practice across RCR exam logistics, radiobiology, anti-cancer pharmacology, trial statistics and radiotherapy physics.
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1What official RCR examination does this practice bank map to?
2Which set contains the four official First FRCR clinical oncology modules?
3How many questions are in the official Cancer Biology and Radiobiology module?
4How many questions are in the official Clinical Pharmacology module?
5How many questions are in the official Physics module?
6How many questions are in the official Medical Statistics module?
7What is the total number of official SBA questions across all four First FRCR modules?
8What is the official time allowed for Cancer Biology and Radiobiology?
9What is the official time allowed for Clinical Pharmacology?
10What is the official time allowed for Physics?
About the FRCR Part 1 (Oncology) Exam
FRCR Part 1 (Oncology), also called the First FRCR Examination in clinical oncology, assesses scientific subjects that underpin investigation and management of patients with cancer. The four modules cover cancer biology and radiobiology, clinical pharmacology, medical statistics, and radiotherapy physics.
Exam sponsor: The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
The First FRCR clinical oncology exam is divided into four single best answer modules: Cancer Biology and Radiobiology, Clinical Pharmacology, Medical Statistics, and Physics. Candidates may enter any number of subjects per sitting. They do not re-sit a subject once passed and are deemed to have achieved First FRCR success once all four modules are passed.
Time Limit
Cancer Biology and Radiobiology: 50 questions in 2.5 hours. Clinical Pharmacology: 40 questions in 2 hours. Physics: 50 questions in 2.5 hours. Medical Statistics: 40 questions in 2 hours. RCR holds the examination twice yearly over two consecutive days.
Passing Score
Modified Angoff standard setting followed by the Hofstee compromise method after the examination; pass rates vary by sitting.
Exam / Certification Fees
2026 fees are listed per module. UK: member fee GBP 209-244 per module; non-member fee GBP 325 per module. Global examples: Hong Kong GBP 312/415, India - Kolkata GBP 288/384, Malaysia GBP 267/356 for member/non-member per module.
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Four Scientific SBA Modules
First FRCR Oncology comprises four single best answer modules: Cancer Biology and Radiobiology, Clinical Pharmacology, Medical Statistics, and Physics.
Two-Day Exam Pattern
Cancer Biology and Radiobiology and Clinical Pharmacology run on day one; Physics and Medical Statistics run on day two. The 50-question modules last 2.5 hours and the 40-question modules last 2 hours.
Module Passes Accumulate
Candidates may enter any number of subjects in a sitting, do not re-sit modules already passed, and complete First FRCR once all four modules are passed.
No Negative Marking
Each correct item scores one mark, each incorrect item scores zero, and the guidance notes state the examination is not negatively marked.
September 2026 Sitting
RCR lists Cancer Biology and Radiobiology plus Clinical Pharmacology on Tuesday 1 September 2026, Physics plus Medical Statistics on Wednesday 2 September 2026, booking close on Friday 3 July 2026, and results on Thursday 24 September 2026.
Preparing for the FRCR Part 1 (Oncology) Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Modified Angoff standard setting followed by the Hofstee compromise method after the examination; pass rates vary by sitting.
- Assessment: The First FRCR clinical oncology exam is divided into four single best answer modules: Cancer Biology and Radiobiology, Clinical Pharmacology, Medical Statistics, and Physics. Candidates may enter any number of subjects per sitting. They do not re-sit a subject once passed and are deemed to have achieved First FRCR success once all four modules are passed.
- Time limit: Cancer Biology and Radiobiology: 50 questions in 2.5 hours. Clinical Pharmacology: 40 questions in 2 hours. Physics: 50 questions in 2.5 hours. Medical Statistics: 40 questions in 2 hours. RCR holds the examination twice yearly over two consecutive days.
- Exam / certification fees: 2026 fees are listed per module. UK: member fee GBP 209-244 per module; non-member fee GBP 325 per module. Global examples: Hong Kong GBP 312/415, India - Kolkata GBP 288/384, Malaysia GBP 267/356 for member/non-member per module. Official sources
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FRCR Part 1 (Oncology): Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
How many modules are in First FRCR Oncology Part 1?
There are four modules: Cancer Biology and Radiobiology, Clinical Pharmacology, Medical Statistics, and Physics.
How many questions are on FRCR Oncology Part 1?
Across all four modules, the official total is 180 SBA questions: 50, 40, 50 and 40 by module.
Is FRCR Oncology Part 1 negatively marked?
No. The RCR guidance notes state that each correct answer scores one mark, each incorrect answer scores zero, and the examination is not negatively marked.
Can candidates sit only some First FRCR modules?
Yes. RCR states candidates may enter any number of subjects per sitting and do not need to re-sit a subject once passed.
How is the pass mark set?
The guidance notes describe modified Angoff standard setting and final pass mark determination using the Hofstee compromise method after the exam.
When is the September 2026 CO1 sitting?
RCR lists Cancer Biology and Radiobiology plus Clinical Pharmacology on Tuesday 1 September 2026, Physics plus Medical Statistics on Wednesday 2 September 2026, booking close on Friday 3 July 2026, and results on Thursday 24 September 2026.