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RCPsych (Royal College of Psychiatrists) Certification Course
Structured preparation for MRCPsych Paper A, Paper B and CASC.

Practice question bank
Take a included RCPsych Preparation mock test
A timed mock test built around the real exam format, with flagging, a question navigator and a full answer review at the end. Start at no cost - the first questions cost nothing - and your scores are saved so you can watch your progress build.
- Full explanations in the end-of-test review
- Timed exam simulation with pass mark
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Course overview
Sitting the MRCPsych examinations from outside the UK can feel isolating. Our RCPsych preparation programme brings together clinicians who have already walked that road with a curriculum that mirrors the current Paper A, Paper B and CASC blueprints. You'll work through core psychopathology, psychopharmacology, research methods and clinical decision-making in a structured order, with live case discussions to translate theory into the practical judgement examiners look for.
Quick answers
- What is the MRCPsych exam?
- MRCPsych is the membership examination of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych), made up of Paper A, Paper B and the CASC clinical assessment. Passing all three is the standard route into UK higher psychiatry training and towards GMC specialist registration.
- How long does MRCPsych preparation take?
- Most international doctors give MRCPsych preparation 16 weeks at 8–10 hours per week. WispGold's online course follows that rhythm, with two live small-group sessions each week and two full written mocks.
Focus areas covered
This is a complete MRCPsych preparation course built for a global audience. It covers MRCPsych Paper A and Paper B, CASC exam preparation online, RCPsych course for international doctors, psychiatry training for GMC registration, online MRCPsych mock exams - the areas candidates most often tell us they struggle with when revising alone. Teaching is aligned with the published syllabus and current guidance; WispGold is an independent training provider and is not the awarding body.
Who this course is for
- International Medical Graduates aiming to work as psychiatrists in the NHS
- UK trainees who want an alternative revision partner alongside their scheme
- Doctors from India, Nigeria, the Philippines, Egypt and the UAE preparing MRCPsych remotely
- Anyone re-sitting one of the three MRCPsych papers
What you'll learn
Paper A foundations
Neuroscience, classification, psychopharmacology and psychological processes, taught in short focused modules with weekly quizzes.
Paper B critical review
Applied research methods, statistical interpretation and evidence appraisal, with worked examples from recent past papers.
CASC clinical stations
Structured role-play practice for history-taking, communication and management scenarios, with peer feedback from tutors.
Mock examinations
Two full-length written mocks and one CASC circuit before your sitting, with individualised feedback reports.
Full curriculum: chapters and lessons
The RCPsych Preparation programme runs across 6 chapters and 23 lessons, roughly 17 hours of guided study, finishing with full timed mock exams in your student area.
- 01
Orientation and diagnostic
Before teaching starts you sit a short diagnostic mock for RCPsych Preparation, meet your tutor and receive a personalised study timetable built around your sitting date.
- How the exam is built and markedLesson30 min
A clear map of the RCPsych Preparation format: sections, question styles, timing and how marks are awarded.
- Diagnostic mock testDrill45 min
A scored diagnostic in the student area that highlights your strongest and weakest topics.
- Building your study timetableWorkshop25 min
Turn your diagnostic report into a realistic weekly plan that fits around clinical shifts or study.
By the end of this chapter: Know your starting score, your weakest topics and exactly what to study in week one.
- 02
Paper A foundations
Neuroscience, classification, psychopharmacology and psychological processes, taught in short focused modules with weekly quizzes.
- Paper A foundations: core conceptsLesson45 min
A structured walk through the examinable core of paper a foundations, with the definitions, mechanisms and guidelines examiners expect you to quote accurately.
- Paper A foundations: applied casesWorkshop50 min
Case-based teaching that turns paper a foundations theory into clinical or exam decisions, including the reasoning steps that earn marks and the traps that lose them.
- Paper A foundations: question drillingDrill40 min
Timed question practice on paper a foundations, with worked explanations for every option so you learn why the wrong answers are wrong.
- Paper A foundations: recall and consolidationReview30 min
Spaced-recall summaries, flashcard sets and a short checkpoint quiz that confirms paper a foundations is retained before you move on.
By the end of this chapter: Confidently explain the foundations of paper a foundations and pass the chapter checkpoint quiz.
- 03
Paper B critical review
Applied research methods, statistical interpretation and evidence appraisal, with worked examples from recent past papers.
- Paper B critical review: core conceptsLesson45 min
A structured walk through the examinable core of paper b critical review, with the definitions, mechanisms and guidelines examiners expect you to quote accurately.
- Paper B critical review: applied casesWorkshop50 min
Case-based teaching that turns paper b critical review theory into clinical or exam decisions, including the reasoning steps that earn marks and the traps that lose them.
- Paper B critical review: question drillingDrill40 min
Timed question practice on paper b critical review, with worked explanations for every option so you learn why the wrong answers are wrong.
- Paper B critical review: recall and consolidationReview30 min
Spaced-recall summaries, flashcard sets and a short checkpoint quiz that confirms paper b critical review is retained before you move on.
By the end of this chapter: Apply paper b critical review to unseen cases and justify your answer the way examiners expect.
- 04
CASC clinical stations
Structured role-play practice for history-taking, communication and management scenarios, with peer feedback from tutors.
- CASC clinical stations: core conceptsLesson45 min
A structured walk through the examinable core of casc clinical stations, with the definitions, mechanisms and guidelines examiners expect you to quote accurately.
- CASC clinical stations: applied casesWorkshop50 min
Case-based teaching that turns casc clinical stations theory into clinical or exam decisions, including the reasoning steps that earn marks and the traps that lose them.
- CASC clinical stations: question drillingDrill40 min
Timed question practice on casc clinical stations, with worked explanations for every option so you learn why the wrong answers are wrong.
- CASC clinical stations: recall and consolidationReview30 min
Spaced-recall summaries, flashcard sets and a short checkpoint quiz that confirms casc clinical stations is retained before you move on.
By the end of this chapter: Apply casc clinical stations to unseen cases and justify your answer the way examiners expect.
- 05
Mock examinations
Two full-length written mocks and one CASC circuit before your sitting, with individualised feedback reports.
- Mock examinations: core conceptsLesson45 min
A structured walk through the examinable core of mock examinations, with the definitions, mechanisms and guidelines examiners expect you to quote accurately.
- Mock examinations: applied casesWorkshop50 min
Case-based teaching that turns mock examinations theory into clinical or exam decisions, including the reasoning steps that earn marks and the traps that lose them.
- Mock examinations: question drillingDrill40 min
Timed question practice on mock examinations, with worked explanations for every option so you learn why the wrong answers are wrong.
- Mock examinations: recall and consolidationReview30 min
Spaced-recall summaries, flashcard sets and a short checkpoint quiz that confirms mock examinations is retained before you move on.
By the end of this chapter: Answer full exam-standard questions on mock examinations within the real time limit.
- 06
Final revision and mock exams
The closing block is pure exam rehearsal: full timed mocks for RCPsych Preparation, score-report reviews with a tutor, and a targeted plan for the last two weeks.
- Full timed mock examDrill120 min
A complete mock under exam conditions in the student area, marked instantly with explanations.
- Score report reviewWorkshop45 min
A tutor-led review of your mock report, converting weak topics into a short revision list.
- High-yield final sweepReview60 min
A rapid pass over the facts, algorithms and phrases that appear most often in the real paper.
- Exam-day strategyLesson25 min
Pacing, flagging, guessing policy and nerves management for the day itself.
By the end of this chapter: Sit full mocks at or above the pass threshold and walk in with a written exam-day plan.
Study resources included
Blueprint-mapped revision notes
Every chapter condensed to high-yield notes mapped to the published Royal College blueprint, updated each sitting.
Specialty question bank with explanations
Exam-style single-best-answer and extended-matching questions with full reasoning for each option.
Weekly live case tutorial
Small-group clinical reasoning sessions with a clinician who has passed the same examination.
Guideline update tracker
A rolling list of NICE, Royal College and specialty guideline changes that affect answers this sitting.
Suggested study plan
- Weeks 1-2: Diagnostic mock, timetable build and the first teaching block of RCPsych Preparation.
- Weeks 3-6: Core chapters with weekly question drilling and a checkpoint quiz per chapter.
- Weeks 7-10: Applied case workshops, weak-topic repair and half-length timed papers.
- Final 2 weeks: Full timed mocks, score-report reviews and the high-yield final sweep.
Format & duration
Self-paced video lessons plus two live small-group sessions per week, all recorded. Around 8 hours of study per week is comfortable for most working doctors.
Your instructor
Anika trained in Pune, moved to the UK in 2014 and now teaches CT trainees across the East Midlands. She still remembers exactly how confusing the exam pathway felt from abroad - and designed this course to remove that fog.
A student on this course
Mock-test review examples for RCPsych Preparation
67 student reviews
- 🇲🇾 Lina C.Midwife · Malaysia
The timed RCPsych Preparation mock test helped me notice how long I spent comparing similar options. I now practise choosing an answer and moving on rather than losing time on one question.
- 🇸🇦 Dr Yousef A.Registrar · Saudi Arabia
Reviewing my RCPsych Preparation answers gave me a clearer revision focus. I grouped my mistakes around core knowledge and applied decision-making instead of reading every topic again.
- 🇳🇵 Sneha B.Dental graduate · Nepal
I used the RCPsych Preparation mock test as a baseline, not a prediction of my official result. It helped me separate gaps in knowledge from questions I had simply misread.
- 🇮🇳 Dr Harsh M.Surgical trainee · India
For RCPsych Preparation, the most useful habit was reviewing uncertain answers even when I got them right. A correct guess did not mean I understood the topic.
- 🇻🇳 Nguyen P.Staff nurse · Vietnam
The RCPsych Preparation timer made me practise under pressure. I could see why I needed both subject revision and better pacing before attempting a longer official-format paper.
- 🇳🇬 Dr Ifeoma N.Paediatrics trainee · Nigeria
After the RCPsych Preparation mock test, I wrote down one learning point per mistake and returned to the relevant guidance. That made the next revision session more focused.
- 🇵🇭 Blessy J.Registered nurse · Philippines
The RCPsych Preparation question review showed patterns I had missed in ordinary revision. Several errors came from changing a correct first answer without a clear reason.
- 🇮🇳 Dr Meera K.Specialty doctor · India
I completed the RCPsych Preparation mock in one uninterrupted sitting. It was useful for testing concentration as well as my knowledge of core knowledge and applied decision-making.
- 🇴🇲 Rashid K.Pharmacist · Oman
The answer explanations in the RCPsych Preparation mock helped me understand why the distractors were less appropriate, not just which option was correct.
- 🇦🇪 Amina F.Medical officer · United Arab Emirates
My first RCPsych Preparation mock score highlighted weaker areas in core knowledge and applied decision-making. I used that result to plan the following week instead of revising at random.
- 🇰🇪 Grace W.Clinical officer · Kenya
I repeated the RCPsych Preparation mock-test routine after focused revision. Comparing my approach helped me see whether my pacing and decision-making had improved.
- 🇮🇳 Dr Anita G.Obstetrics trainee · India
The RCPsych Preparation mock made me practise reading every qualifier in the question. Words such as first, most appropriate and immediate changed several answers.
- 🇳🇬 Dr Chidi O.General practitioner · Nigeria
Using the RCPsych Preparation timer showed that I was rushing the opening section and slowing down later. I now keep a steadier pace across the whole paper.
- 🇪🇬 Dr Ahmed S.Junior doctor · Egypt
I reviewed every incorrect RCPsych Preparation response against the relevant topic rather than memorising the answer. That made the exercise feel like structured revision.
- 🇿🇦 Thandeka M.Medical graduate · South Africa
The RCPsych Preparation mock was useful before choosing an exam date. It gave me a realistic view of the work still needed without claiming to predict my result.
- 🇱🇰 Dr Sandeep T.Resident doctor · Sri Lanka
I practised the RCPsych Preparation mock on the same device I planned to use for revision. The format felt familiar and I could focus on the questions rather than navigation.
- 🇵🇭 Maria D.ICU nurse · Philippines
The range of RCPsych Preparation scenarios exposed gaps that short topic quizzes had not found, especially where core knowledge and applied decision-making had to be applied together.
- 🇧🇭 Dr Omar B.Internal medicine SHO · Bahrain
I marked uncertain answers during the RCPsych Preparation mock and reviewed them afterwards. This helped distinguish genuine knowledge from lucky guesses.
- 🇵🇰 Fatima R.House officer · Pakistan
The RCPsych Preparation mock encouraged me to make decisions from the information provided instead of adding assumptions that were not in the scenario.
- 🇶🇦 Dr Tariq H.Emergency physician · Qatar
I used the RCPsych Preparation results to build a simple error log. Sorting mistakes by knowledge, interpretation and timing made my next revision steps clearer.
- 🇲🇾 Lina C.Midwife · Malaysia
Completing a full RCPsych Preparation mock helped me plan short checkpoints. I could monitor time without repeatedly watching the clock.
- 🇸🇦 Dr Yousef A.Registrar · Saudi Arabia
The RCPsych Preparation explanations helped me revisit core knowledge and applied decision-making with a purpose. I concentrated on the reasoning behind each answer rather than collecting more notes.
- 🇳🇵 Sneha B.Dental graduate · Nepal
I attempted the RCPsych Preparation mock after a week of targeted revision. The comparison showed where I had improved and where I still needed more practice.
- 🇮🇳 Dr Harsh M.Surgical trainee · India
The realistic pacing of the RCPsych Preparation mock revealed that I needed faster recall on familiar topics. That was difficult to notice in untimed study sessions.
- 🇻🇳 Nguyen P.Staff nurse · Vietnam
For the RCPsych Preparation mock, I answered straightforward questions first and flagged the harder ones. This reduced the time I previously lost on a single scenario.
- 🇳🇬 Dr Ifeoma N.Paediatrics trainee · Nigeria
The RCPsych Preparation mock covered enough variation to challenge my understanding of core knowledge and applied decision-making. It was more useful than repeating questions from one narrow chapter.
- 🇵🇭 Blessy J.Registered nurse · Philippines
Reviewing the RCPsych Preparation mock reminded me that a high practice score is not a guarantee. I treated it as feedback and continued revising weaker objectives.
- 🇮🇳 Dr Meera K.Specialty doctor · India
I found the RCPsych Preparation mock most valuable when I reviewed it the next day. With fresh attention, I could identify why I had misread several stems.
- 🇴🇲 Rashid K.Pharmacist · Oman
The RCPsych Preparation mock helped me balance speed with accuracy. I now pause briefly to identify what the question is asking before looking at the options.
- 🇦🇪 Amina F.Medical officer · United Arab Emirates
I used the RCPsych Preparation mock to rehearse a calm exam routine, including breaks beforehand and removing distractions. That made the timed session more consistent.
- 🇰🇪 Grace W.Clinical officer · Kenya
After finishing the RCPsych Preparation mock, I turned each mistake into a short revision task. The feedback gave my preparation a clear and manageable direction.
- 🇮🇳 Dr Anita G.Obstetrics trainee · India
The timed RCPsych Preparation mock test helped me notice how long I spent comparing similar options. I now practise choosing an answer and moving on rather than losing time on one question.
- 🇳🇬 Dr Chidi O.General practitioner · Nigeria
Reviewing my RCPsych Preparation answers gave me a clearer revision focus. I grouped my mistakes around core knowledge and applied decision-making instead of reading every topic again.
- 🇪🇬 Dr Ahmed S.Junior doctor · Egypt
I used the RCPsych Preparation mock test as a baseline, not a prediction of my official result. It helped me separate gaps in knowledge from questions I had simply misread.
- 🇿🇦 Thandeka M.Medical graduate · South Africa
For RCPsych Preparation, the most useful habit was reviewing uncertain answers even when I got them right. A correct guess did not mean I understood the topic.
- 🇱🇰 Dr Sandeep T.Resident doctor · Sri Lanka
The RCPsych Preparation timer made me practise under pressure. I could see why I needed both subject revision and better pacing before attempting a longer official-format paper.
- 🇵🇭 Maria D.ICU nurse · Philippines
After the RCPsych Preparation mock test, I wrote down one learning point per mistake and returned to the relevant guidance. That made the next revision session more focused.
- 🇧🇭 Dr Omar B.Internal medicine SHO · Bahrain
The RCPsych Preparation question review showed patterns I had missed in ordinary revision. Several errors came from changing a correct first answer without a clear reason.
- 🇵🇰 Fatima R.House officer · Pakistan
I completed the RCPsych Preparation mock in one uninterrupted sitting. It was useful for testing concentration as well as my knowledge of core knowledge and applied decision-making.
- 🇶🇦 Dr Tariq H.Emergency physician · Qatar
The answer explanations in the RCPsych Preparation mock helped me understand why the distractors were less appropriate, not just which option was correct.
- 🇲🇾 Lina C.Midwife · Malaysia
My first RCPsych Preparation mock score highlighted weaker areas in core knowledge and applied decision-making. I used that result to plan the following week instead of revising at random.
- 🇸🇦 Dr Yousef A.Registrar · Saudi Arabia
I repeated the RCPsych Preparation mock-test routine after focused revision. Comparing my approach helped me see whether my pacing and decision-making had improved.
- 🇳🇵 Sneha B.Dental graduate · Nepal
The RCPsych Preparation mock made me practise reading every qualifier in the question. Words such as first, most appropriate and immediate changed several answers.
- 🇮🇳 Dr Harsh M.Surgical trainee · India
Using the RCPsych Preparation timer showed that I was rushing the opening section and slowing down later. I now keep a steadier pace across the whole paper.
- 🇻🇳 Nguyen P.Staff nurse · Vietnam
I reviewed every incorrect RCPsych Preparation response against the relevant topic rather than memorising the answer. That made the exercise feel like structured revision.
- 🇳🇬 Dr Ifeoma N.Paediatrics trainee · Nigeria
The RCPsych Preparation mock was useful before choosing an exam date. It gave me a realistic view of the work still needed without claiming to predict my result.
- 🇵🇭 Blessy J.Registered nurse · Philippines
I practised the RCPsych Preparation mock on the same device I planned to use for revision. The format felt familiar and I could focus on the questions rather than navigation.
- 🇮🇳 Dr Meera K.Specialty doctor · India
The range of RCPsych Preparation scenarios exposed gaps that short topic quizzes had not found, especially where core knowledge and applied decision-making had to be applied together.
- 🇴🇲 Rashid K.Pharmacist · Oman
I marked uncertain answers during the RCPsych Preparation mock and reviewed them afterwards. This helped distinguish genuine knowledge from lucky guesses.
- 🇦🇪 Amina F.Medical officer · United Arab Emirates
The RCPsych Preparation mock encouraged me to make decisions from the information provided instead of adding assumptions that were not in the scenario.
- 🇰🇪 Grace W.Clinical officer · Kenya
I used the RCPsych Preparation results to build a simple error log. Sorting mistakes by knowledge, interpretation and timing made my next revision steps clearer.
- 🇮🇳 Dr Anita G.Obstetrics trainee · India
Completing a full RCPsych Preparation mock helped me plan short checkpoints. I could monitor time without repeatedly watching the clock.
- 🇳🇬 Dr Chidi O.General practitioner · Nigeria
The RCPsych Preparation explanations helped me revisit core knowledge and applied decision-making with a purpose. I concentrated on the reasoning behind each answer rather than collecting more notes.
- 🇪🇬 Dr Ahmed S.Junior doctor · Egypt
I attempted the RCPsych Preparation mock after a week of targeted revision. The comparison showed where I had improved and where I still needed more practice.
- 🇿🇦 Thandeka M.Medical graduate · South Africa
The realistic pacing of the RCPsych Preparation mock revealed that I needed faster recall on familiar topics. That was difficult to notice in untimed study sessions.
- 🇱🇰 Dr Sandeep T.Resident doctor · Sri Lanka
For the RCPsych Preparation mock, I answered straightforward questions first and flagged the harder ones. This reduced the time I previously lost on a single scenario.
- 🇵🇭 Maria D.ICU nurse · Philippines
The RCPsych Preparation mock covered enough variation to challenge my understanding of core knowledge and applied decision-making. It was more useful than repeating questions from one narrow chapter.
- 🇧🇭 Dr Omar B.Internal medicine SHO · Bahrain
Reviewing the RCPsych Preparation mock reminded me that a high practice score is not a guarantee. I treated it as feedback and continued revising weaker objectives.
- 🇵🇰 Fatima R.House officer · Pakistan
I found the RCPsych Preparation mock most valuable when I reviewed it the next day. With fresh attention, I could identify why I had misread several stems.
- 🇶🇦 Dr Tariq H.Emergency physician · Qatar
The RCPsych Preparation mock helped me balance speed with accuracy. I now pause briefly to identify what the question is asking before looking at the options.
- 🇲🇾 Lina C.Midwife · Malaysia
I used the RCPsych Preparation mock to rehearse a calm exam routine, including breaks beforehand and removing distractions. That made the timed session more consistent.
- 🇸🇦 Dr Yousef A.Registrar · Saudi Arabia
After finishing the RCPsych Preparation mock, I turned each mistake into a short revision task. The feedback gave my preparation a clear and manageable direction.
- 🇳🇵 Sneha B.Dental graduate · Nepal
The timed RCPsych Preparation mock test helped me notice how long I spent comparing similar options. I now practise choosing an answer and moving on rather than losing time on one question.
- 🇮🇳 Dr Harsh M.Surgical trainee · India
Reviewing my RCPsych Preparation answers gave me a clearer revision focus. I grouped my mistakes around core knowledge and applied decision-making instead of reading every topic again.
- 🇻🇳 Nguyen P.Staff nurse · Vietnam
I used the RCPsych Preparation mock test as a baseline, not a prediction of my official result. It helped me separate gaps in knowledge from questions I had simply misread.
- 🇳🇬 Dr Ifeoma N.Paediatrics trainee · Nigeria
For RCPsych Preparation, the most useful habit was reviewing uncertain answers even when I got them right. A correct guess did not mean I understood the topic.
- 🇵🇭 Blessy J.Registered nurse · Philippines
The RCPsych Preparation timer made me practise under pressure. I could see why I needed both subject revision and better pacing before attempting a longer official-format paper.
Career outcomes
- Sit MRCPsych papers with a clear structure and revision rhythm
- Walk into CASC stations knowing what examiners score
- Build a peer network of international psychiatrists you'll keep for years
- Move closer to GMC specialist registration and CT/ST psychiatry roles in the NHS
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