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1What official RCR examination does uk-frcr-oncology-part2a map to?
A.Final FRCR Part A (Oncology), also called FRCR Part 2A (Oncology) CO2A
B.First FRCR Oncology Part 1 CO1
C.Final FRCR Part B clinical multi-station assessment
D.FRCR Part 2A Clinical Radiology CR2A
Explanation: RCR lists CO2A as FRCR Part 2A (Oncology), the Final FRCR Part A examination.
2What is the official broad structure of Final FRCR Part A (Oncology)?
A.Four oral viva stations
B.One image reporting session and one rapid reporting session
C.Ten OSCE stations with simulated patients
D.Two single best answer papers
Explanation: RCR guidance states the Final FRCR Part A exam comprises two papers of SBA questions.
3How many questions are in each official CO2A paper?
A.60 questions
B.180 questions
C.120 questions
D.40 questions
Explanation: Each CO2A paper/session contains 120 SBA questions.
4How many official SBA questions are there across both CO2A papers?
A.180 questions
B.240 questions
C.100 questions
D.120 questions
Explanation: The official exam comprises two 120-question papers, giving 240 questions total.
5How long is each official CO2A session?
A.3 hours
B.90 minutes
C.2 hours
D.4.5 hours
Explanation: Candidates are given three hours for each of the two CO2A sessions.
6How often is CO2A normally held according to RCR guidance?
A.Monthly on demand
B.Once every three years
C.Every week at local hospitals
D.Twice a year, normally February and August or September
Explanation: RCR guidance states the exam is held twice yearly, normally in February and August/September.
7Which tumour site group belongs to CO2A Paper 1?
A.Physics, pharmacology, statistics and radiobiology
B.Rapid reporting, long cases, viva and clinical examination
C.Respiratory, urology, head and neck, skin, CNS and gynaecology
D.Breast, lower GI, upper GI, haematology, miscellaneous and imaging
Explanation: Paper 1 covers respiratory, urology, head and neck, skin, CNS and gynaecology.
8Which tumour site group belongs to CO2A Paper 2?
A.Dental radiology, maxillofacial anatomy, oral surgery and pathology
B.Breast, lower GI, upper GI, haematology, miscellaneous, and radiology/imaging
C.Respiratory, urology, head and neck, skin, CNS and gynaecology
D.Cancer biology, physics, pharmacology and statistics
Explanation: Paper 2 covers breast, lower GI, upper GI, haematology, miscellaneous, and radiology/imaging.
9How many respiratory questions are listed in CO2A Session 1?
A.24 questions
B.8 questions
C.12 questions
D.36 questions
Explanation: RCR lists 24 respiratory questions in Session 1.
10Which Session 1 tumour sites are listed with 12 questions each?
A.Respiratory and urology
B.Head and neck and gynaecology
C.Breast and lower GI
D.Skin and CNS
Explanation: Session 1 lists Skin 12 and CNS 12; respiratory, urology, head and neck and gynaecology are 24 each.

About the FRCR Part 2A (Oncology) Exam

FRCR Part 2A (Oncology), the Final FRCR Part A examination, tests intermediate clinical oncology knowledge and judgement across common and important tumour sites. It assesses investigation, staging, differential diagnosis, treatment selection, toxicity recognition, oncological emergencies, imaging interpretation and management planning.

Assessment

Final FRCR Part A (Oncology) comprises two single best answer papers. Paper 1 covers respiratory, urology, head and neck, skin, CNS and gynaecology. Paper 2 covers breast, lower gastrointestinal, upper gastrointestinal, haematology, miscellaneous, and radiology/imaging. It is a synoptic assessment blueprinted against the clinical oncology curriculum and disease incidence.

Time Limit

Two 3-hour sessions. RCR lists both Paper 1 and Paper 2 on the same exam date for the 2026 sittings.

Passing Score

Modified Angoff standard setting, with final pass mark determined after the exam using the Hofstee compromise method.

Exam Fee

2026 CO2A fees: UK member GBP 576-663 and non-member GBP 882; Hong Kong member GBP 819 and non-member GBP 1090; India - Kolkata member GBP 730 and non-member GBP 972. (The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR))

FRCR Part 2A (Oncology) Exam Content Outline

Format

Two 120-Question SBA Papers

CO2A comprises two Final FRCR Part A single best answer papers, each with 120 questions and a 3-hour session.

Paper 1

Respiratory to Gynaecology

Paper 1 includes respiratory, urology, head and neck, skin, CNS and gynaecology, with 24 questions each for respiratory, urology, head and neck and gynaecology, and 12 each for skin and CNS.

Paper 2

Breast to Imaging

Paper 2 includes breast 24, lower GI 24, upper GI 16, haematology 8, miscellaneous 36, and radiology/imaging 12 questions.

2026 dates

February and August 2026 Sittings

RCR lists Paper 1 and Paper 2 on Thursday 12 February 2026 with results Thursday 5 March 2026, and on Thursday 27 August 2026 with results Thursday 17 September 2026.

How to Pass the FRCR Part 2A (Oncology) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Modified Angoff standard setting, with final pass mark determined after the exam using the Hofstee compromise method.
  • Assessment: Final FRCR Part A (Oncology) comprises two single best answer papers. Paper 1 covers respiratory, urology, head and neck, skin, CNS and gynaecology. Paper 2 covers breast, lower gastrointestinal, upper gastrointestinal, haematology, miscellaneous, and radiology/imaging. It is a synoptic assessment blueprinted against the clinical oncology curriculum and disease incidence.
  • Time limit: Two 3-hour sessions. RCR lists both Paper 1 and Paper 2 on the same exam date for the 2026 sittings.
  • Exam fee: 2026 CO2A fees: UK member GBP 576-663 and non-member GBP 882; Hong Kong member GBP 819 and non-member GBP 1090; India - Kolkata member GBP 730 and non-member GBP 972.

Keys to Passing

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

FRCR Part 2A (Oncology) Study Tips from Top Performers

1Use the official site distribution to plan revision time across Paper 1 and Paper 2 tumour groups.
2Practise 120-question timed blocks because each official paper is 3 hours.
3For each tumour site, revise diagnosis, staging, standard first-line treatment, relapse options, toxicity, emergencies and common imaging decision points.
4Review the candidate reference sheet style so normal ranges, abbreviations and standard chemotherapy regimes do not become a distraction.
5Answer every SBA in timed practice because the RCR guidance states there is no negative marking.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on FRCR Part 2A Oncology?

RCR lists two 120-question SBA papers, so the official exam has 240 questions total.

How long is each CO2A paper?

Each of the two sessions is 3 hours.

What does Paper 1 cover?

Paper 1 covers respiratory, urology, head and neck, skin, CNS and gynaecology.

What does Paper 2 cover?

Paper 2 covers breast, lower gastrointestinal, upper gastrointestinal, haematology, miscellaneous, and radiology/imaging.

Is CO2A negatively marked?

No. RCR guidance states correct answers score +1, incorrect answers score 0, and the examination is not negatively marked.