Are you planning to take the MRCOG Part 1 January 2027 exam? You might have been putting off your preparation plan, but it’s time to make one now. This is when you need to buckle down.
Many candidates like you preparing for the January 2026 Part1 MRCOG exam will probably have similar questions in mind. What do I study? What is the distribution of the examination? How do I cover this elaborate syllabus for Part 1 MRCOG while I am working?
Read through to know the published exam structure and walk through the core subject areas that will be tested here. Let’s see how a three-month preparation plan can easily help you manage the large syllabus to clear your Part 1 MRCOG preparation for Jan 2027 exam.
Quick check boxes for the Jan 2027 MRCOG Part 1 exam: According to the RCOG calendar, the deadline for submitting the expression of interest for the January 2027 exam is 2 October 2026. Please note that eligibility submission deadlines for Part 2 candidates have already passed.
What does MRCOG Part 1 test?
MRCOG Part 1 consists of questions based on the fundamental and applied sciences pertaining to Obstetrics and Gynaecology. It includes both basic science and clinical science. A rote-learning approach will not be helpful for this paper. It may include questions relating to interpretative anatomy in surgery, concepts of clinical science and physiology in pregnancy, pathophysiology and clinical sciences.
The RCOG Syllabus defines the knowledge pertaining to clinical skills and other areas including antenatal and postnatal period, gynaecology, obstetrics and related sub-specialties. For Part 1, you need to know the basic sciences and other pertinent disciplines that form the foundation of the related area of study.
Note: The RCOG website and public exam format pages do not provide a specific weightage of individual subjects (e.g. anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, etc) for the January 2027 exams.
What Should You Study?
The MRCOG Part 1 syllabus includes subjects, across different branches of medical and surgical sciences.
Basic Sciences
Builds the scientific foundation for understanding body systems and disease processes.
- Anatomy: Pelvic anatomy, reproductive organs, vascular and nervous supply
- Physiology: Menstrual cycle regulation, endocrine control, pregnancy physiology
- Biochemistry: Hormonal pathways, enzyme functions, metabolism
- Pathology: Cellular changes, inflammation, neoplasia
- Microbiology: Bacterial, viral and parasitic infections related to the genital tract
- Pharmacology: Mechanism and use of drugs in pregnancy, contraception and gynaecology
- Biophysics: Principles of imaging, ultrasound and radiation safety
Applied Sciences in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Applies fundamental science concepts to clinical problems
- Reproductive endocrinology and embryology
- Placental and fetal physiology
- Immunology in pregnancy
- Genetics and chromosomal abnormalities
- Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics
- Biostatistics and interpretation of medical research
Evidence-Based Medicine & Research
Candidates should be familiar with:
- Study designs, data analysis and p-values
- Interpretation of clinical trials
How to Prepare for Part 1 in 3 Months?
To start with, identify your knowledge gaps by taking a practice exam. The initial focus should be on learning the core subject areas. Try to answer questions based on the modules.
As the exam approaches, you should start doing more mocks to check focus and time management in addition to checking your knowledge. It is important to review why the question was answered incorrectly and why the answer was guessed on an answer. If a person is working shifts a person will have to adjust the study schedule. Recorded lectures and practice question sets can help study if you are able to find the time to study later in the day.
Join StudyMEDIC’s 3 month Regular Course
We have just what you need at StudyMEDIC! Our 3 month Regular Course, starting on 5 October 2026 includes access to our session resources and recordings, mentor led study group activities, modules based learning materials, question practice, mocks and lots more to help you cover and understand everything you’ve learnt by the time you sit for your MRCOG Part 1 exams in January.
- StudyMEDIC‘s Regular Courses gives you the advantage of 12+ live sessions with MRCOG-qualified mentors.
- You’ll be taught the topics most essential to the exam and covered all the way to the revision stage.
- Sessions are led by 20+ MRCOG mentors and cover topics from anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology and every other module.
- Session and lecture recordings are available for an extended period, allowing you to catch up on lessons during your busy work schedule.
- Pre-assessment, monthly and mega mocks assess your progress.
- Mentored study-group activities, and thousands of questions help you revise and get exam-ready.
- Direct your questions to our mentors during Q&A sessions.
Where the course is most advantageous when working within time constraints
The difficult part of a three-month run‑up is deciding what to focus on next. A syllabus gives an overview. Not the order. It’s the planned teaching that gives the starting point.
All our resources are organized by module. The end of module assessments flag the gaps in your knowledge. You’re encouraged to ask questions. It’s better to clarify every uncertain portion, rather than keep your unresolved doubt in your notes until your next meeting in January. Mentor discussions help clarify areas of uncertainty. Our study group can be very useful to catch up with the learning and get direction, especially if your clinical schedule changes each week. The daily interactions with peers keep your knowledge of a topic activated, until you can review it more extensively.
Our next MRCOG Part 1-3 Months Regular Course starts 5 October 2026. If you’re interested in preparing with an intensive but structured course that covers mentored instruction, practice, assessments and other activities leading up to the January 2027 exam, you should undoubtedly enrol for this course. Learn more and apply here.