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Key Facts: EECC Exam
16 Jun 2026
2026 EECC exam date
ESC and BCS EECC pages
120
Official exam questions
ESC EECC page
3 hours
Time limit
ESC EECC page
GBP 364
BCS 2026 UK trainee fee
BCS UK trainee candidate page
6
UK-specific questions for UK trainees
BCS UK trainee candidate page
100
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The source ID is retained to close the missing row, but the current official exam is normalized to the European Exam in Core Cardiology. BCS states passing the EECC is a UK CCT requirement for cardiology. ESC lists the 2026 exam date as 16 June 2026, with 120 English multiple-choice questions over three hours, five options with one single best answer, no negative marking, and online proctoring through CYIM/ProctorU. BCS lists the 2026 UK trainee fee as GBP 364 and registration until 1pm on 23 February 2026.
Sample EECC Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to test your EECC exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1What is the current official UK cardiology knowledge exam replacing the source row's old Cardiology SCE framing?
2Who administers the EECC at international level?
3What does BCS state about the EECC for UK cardiology trainees?
4What is the ESC-listed format of the 2026 EECC?
5Which item style best describes EECC questions?
6When is the 2026 EECC scheduled?
7How is the EECC delivered according to ESC?
8What is the 2026 UK trainee candidate fee listed by BCS?
9Which eligibility statement matches the BCS UK trainee page?
10Since 2018, what does BCS say is included in the exam sat by UK trainees?
About the EECC Exam
The European Exam in Core Cardiology (EECC) is the current core cardiology knowledge assessment used for UK cardiology training completion. The source row calls it a Cardiology SCE under JRCPTB/Federation, but current Federation SCE specialty listings do not include cardiology. Current official BCS and ESC pages identify the relevant UK cardiology knowledge exam as the EECC, administered by ESC with UEMS and national cardiac societies. It tests evidence-based core cardiology knowledge aligned to the ESC Core Curriculum through 120 single-best-answer questions over three hours.
Assessment
Online proctored annual European Exam in Core Cardiology. The exam uses clinical-scenario multiple-choice questions with five options and one single best answer, no negative marking, and content drawn from the full ESC Core Curriculum for the Cardiologist. BCS states the UK sitting includes six UK-specific questions relating to UK guidance and legislation.
Time Limit
3 hours with no break
Passing Score
Final pass mark is determined after post-exam psychometric analysis and EECC Board standard setting; no fixed public percentage applies.
Exam Fee
BCS lists GBP 364 for UK trainee candidates in 2026; ESC states fees are determined by the National or Affiliated Cardiology Society. (European Society of Cardiology with UEMS Cardiology Section, National Cardiac Societies, and British Cardiovascular Society for UK candidates)
EECC Exam Content Outline
Coronary artery disease and acute cardiovascular care
STEMI, NSTEMI, stable angina, revascularisation, antithrombotic therapy, cardiogenic shock, secondary prevention, lipid management and cardiac rehabilitation.
Heart failure and cardiomyopathy
HFrEF, HFpEF, acute decompensation, device therapy, cardiomyopathies, myocarditis, cardiac amyloidosis, cardio-oncology and advanced heart failure decisions.
Rhythm disorders and devices
Atrial fibrillation, SVT, ventricular tachycardia, bradyarrhythmia, syncope, inherited arrhythmia syndromes, pacemakers, ICDs and CRT.
Valvular heart disease and imaging
Aortic stenosis, mitral regurgitation, valve intervention selection, echocardiography, CT, CMR, endocarditis, prosthetic valve dysfunction and pericardial disease.
General cardiology, prevention and special settings
Hypertension, lipids, diabetes, sports cardiology, pregnancy, perioperative consultation, pulmonary hypertension, adult congenital heart disease and UK guidance themes.
How to Pass the EECC Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Final pass mark is determined after post-exam psychometric analysis and EECC Board standard setting; no fixed public percentage applies.
- Assessment: Online proctored annual European Exam in Core Cardiology. The exam uses clinical-scenario multiple-choice questions with five options and one single best answer, no negative marking, and content drawn from the full ESC Core Curriculum for the Cardiologist. BCS states the UK sitting includes six UK-specific questions relating to UK guidance and legislation.
- Time limit: 3 hours with no break
- Exam fee: BCS lists GBP 364 for UK trainee candidates in 2026; ESC states fees are determined by the National or Affiliated Cardiology Society.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there still a Federation Cardiology SCE?
The source row uses Cardiology SCE language, but the current Federation SCE specialty list reviewed does not include cardiology. Current official UK cardiology assessment pages normalize this target to the European Exam in Core Cardiology.
When is the 2026 EECC?
ESC and BCS list the 2026 EECC exam date as Tuesday 16 June 2026.
What is the EECC format?
The 2026 exam has 120 multiple-choice written questions in English, each based on a clinical scenario with five options and one single best answer. It runs for three hours with no break and no negative marking.
How is the EECC delivered?
ESC states the exam is delivered online once a year using CYIM/ProctorU online proctoring, on the candidate's own computer and monitored by a human proctor.
Who can register in the UK?
BCS states UK trainee candidates must be cardiology trainees in recognised training programmes in their third or later specialty training year at the point of sitting; Portfolio Pathway candidates follow a separate process.