Syllabus Guide
MRCOG Part 1 Syllabus 2025–2026
Complete breakdown of all 14 subjects tested in the MRCOG Part 1 examination, including question counts, priority levels and key topics to master.
Physiology
High PriorityReproductive physiologyEndocrinologyCardiovascular physiologyRenal physiologyRespiratory physiologyFetal physiology
Pharmacology
High PriorityOxytocicsTocolyticsAntibioticsAnalgesicsAntihypertensivesDrug metabolism in pregnancy
Genetics
High PriorityMendelian geneticsChromosomal disordersMolecular geneticsPopulation geneticsPrenatal screening
Microbiology
High PriorityBacteriaVirusesFungiSexually transmitted infectionsAntimicrobial resistanceInfection in pregnancy
Biochemistry
Medium PriorityMetabolic pathwaysHormonesEnzymesNutritionBiochemistry of pregnancy
Pathology
Medium PriorityCell biologyNeoplasiaInflammationThrombosisGynaecological pathology
Anatomy
Medium PriorityPelvic anatomyReproductive anatomySurgical anatomyEmbryology
Statistics & Epidemiology
Medium PriorityStudy designsSensitivity/Specificityp-values and confidence intervalsScreening testsBias
Immunology
Medium PriorityInnate immunityAdaptive immunityAutoimmunityImmunology of pregnancyAllergy
Biophysics
Low PriorityUltrasound physicsDopplerRadiationBioelectricity
Endocrinology
High PriorityHypothalamic-pituitary axisThyroidAdrenalInsulinReproductive hormones
Neonatology
Medium PriorityNeonatal physiologyPreterm complicationsNeonatal jaundiceResuscitation
Clinical Management
Medium PriorityEvidence-based medicineClinical trialsGuidelinesPatient safety
Embryology
Low PriorityFertilisationImplantationOrganogenesisPlacentationFetal development
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