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MRCS Part A Syllabus

Royal College of Surgeons of England. The full MRCS Part A syllabus: 6 subjects, 61 chapters, 236 topics and 657 sub-topics, with 315 flashcards written against it.

6Subjects
61Chapters
236Topics
657Sub-topics
315Flashcards

MRCS Part A subjects

MRCS Part A has 6 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.

Anatomy

10 chapters · 36 topics · 102 sub-topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Introduction to Anatomy · 2 topics
  2. Upper Limb · 4 topics
  3. Lower Limb · 4 topics
  4. Thorax · 5 topics
  5. Abdomen · 4 topics
  6. Pelvis and Perineum · 5 topics
  7. Head and Neck · 5 topics
  8. Neuroanatomy · 3 topics
  9. Histology · 2 topics
  10. Embryology · 2 topics

Physiology

10 chapters · 43 topics · 105 sub-topics · 52 flashcards

  1. Cell Physiology · 3 topics
  2. Blood and Immune System · 4 topics
  3. Cardiovascular System · 4 topics
  4. Respiratory System · 4 topics
  5. Nervous System · 5 topics
  6. Endocrine System · 6 topics
  7. Renal System · 4 topics
  8. Digestive System · 4 topics
  9. Musculoskeletal System · 4 topics
  10. Special Senses · 5 topics

Pathology

19 chapters · 72 topics · 173 sub-topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Cell Injury and Adaptation · 4 topics
  2. Inflammation and Repair · 3 topics
  3. Hemodynamic Disorders · 5 topics
  4. Genetic Disorders · 4 topics
  5. Neoplasia · 6 topics
  6. Environmental and Nutritional Pathology · 2 topics
  7. Infectious Diseases · 5 topics
  8. Immunopathology · 5 topics
  9. Blood Vessels · 1 topic
  10. Heart · 4 topics
  11. Respiratory System · 4 topics
  12. Gastrointestinal Tract · 6 topics
  13. Urinary Tract · 2 topics
  14. Reproductive System · 3 topics
  15. Endocrine System · 5 topics
  16. Nervous System · 4 topics
  17. Musculoskeletal System · 3 topics
  18. Skin · 3 topics
  19. Pediatric Diseases · 3 topics

Microbiology

9 chapters · 35 topics · 111 sub-topics · 52 flashcards

  1. Introduction to Microbiology · 3 topics
  2. Bacteriology · 4 topics
  3. Virology · 4 topics
  4. Mycology · 4 topics
  5. Parasitology · 4 topics
  6. Immunology · 4 topics
  7. Microbial Genetics · 4 topics
  8. Antimicrobial Agents · 4 topics
  9. Clinical Microbiology · 4 topics

Pharmacology

8 chapters · 30 topics · 97 sub-topics · 57 flashcards

  1. General Pharmacology · 5 topics
  2. Autonomic Nervous System Pharmacology · 2 topics
  3. Cardiovascular Pharmacology · 4 topics
  4. Central Nervous System Pharmacology · 5 topics
  5. Endocrine Pharmacology · 4 topics
  6. Chemotherapy · 4 topics
  7. Respiratory Pharmacology · 3 topics
  8. Gastrointestinal Pharmacology · 3 topics

Principles of Surgery-in-General

5 chapters · 20 topics · 69 sub-topics · 52 flashcards

  1. Preoperative Care · 4 topics
  2. Intraoperative Care · 4 topics
  3. Postoperative Care · 4 topics
  4. Surgical Ethics · 4 topics
  5. Surgical Techniques and Technology · 4 topics

MRCS Part A flashcards

315 question-and-answer cards across 6 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.

MRCS Part A syllabus FAQ

What subjects are in the MRCS Part A syllabus?

MRCS Part A covers 6 subjects: Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology and Principles of Surgery-in-General.

How many chapters and topics are in the MRCS Part A syllabus?

61 chapters and 236 topics, broken down further into 657 sub-topics, across 6 subjects. Pathology is the largest subject, with 72 topics in 19 chapters.

Are there MRCS Part A flashcards?

Yes — 315 question-and-answer flashcards in 6 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.

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