FRCPath Prep
Medical Microbiology
Pass FRCPath Medical Microbiology first time.
Consultant-written question banks, OSPE stations, viva practice and training modules — referenced to current UK guidance, with analytics that show exactly what to study next.
A 64-year-old has 3 of 3 blood culture sets growing Gram-positive cocci in clusters. Echo shows a 14 mm mitral vegetation (native valve) with a perivalvular abscess. The isolate is catalase positive, slide clumping factor positive and tube coagulase negative at 24 h, PYR positive and ornithine decarboxylase positive. Which organism is most likely?
Every format you’ll face on exam day. One membership.
OSPE Q-Bank
1,000+ stations — plates, films, images and laboratory data. The practicals that most often fail candidates, with expert model answers to self-mark against.
Explore OSPE stations → Part 1 5,300+MCQ Bank
Topic-wise and graded by difficulty, every answer fully explained. Includes The Green Book bank.
Part 2 1,000+SAQ Bank
Structure exam-style answers, with model answers and marking schemes.
Part 2 1,000+Complex Case Bank
Real-world cases that train integrated diagnostic and management reasoning.
Part 2 1,000+Viva Q-Bank
Examiner-style progressive questioning on lab, clinical and policy scenarios — ideal for the face-to-face OSPE stations.
Each component, matched to a resource.
Always confirm the current format, regulations and dates with the Royal College of Pathologists.
Part 1
Exam guide →Part 2
Exam guide →The whole specialty, bench to bedside.
500+ consultant-written notes, aligned with the UK training curriculum and refreshed with each sitting’s exam recall.
The 24-week route to your exam.
Start 24 weeks or more before your exam and you can complete every bank — with time left to revisit weak areas.
- Weeks 1–6FoundationsTraining modules across every domain, with daily flash cards.
- Weeks 7–14Question banksWork through your banks topic by topic, reading every explanation.
- Weeks 15–20Exam techniqueTimed mocks, OSPE and viva practice, expert discussion.
- Weeks 21–24ConsolidationTarget weak areas from analytics and sit a final mock.
“I passed on my first attempt.”
“The Part 1 MCQ Bank was instrumental in my success. The detailed explanations helped me understand not just the answers but the underlying concepts.”
“The interactive online course perfectly structured my learning. It makes complex, overwhelming topics clear and manageable.”
“FRCPath Prep covered everything I needed. The OSPE, SAQ and Case question banks were particularly helpful for Part 2.”
One membership. Your entire preparation.
Premium isn’t just a question bank — it’s every course, Q-bank, mock, video and expert you need for a full year.
Part 1 Free
Try before you commit.
- Part 1 MCQ bank trial pack
- Exam guide and study planner
- Blog and podcast access
- Part 1 discussion group
Part 1 Premium
All-inclusiveEverything you need for Part 1, in one membership.
- All Part 1 Q-banks — 5,300+ MCQs, incl. The Green Book
- All training modules — 500+ notes
- Timed mocks with analytics
- WhatsApp expert access
- Discussion group, videos and podcasts
- Flash cards, mnemonics and study planner
Part 2 Free
Try before you commit.
- Part 2 question bank trial pack
- Exam guide and study planner
- Blog and podcast access
- Part 2 discussion group
Part 2 Premium
Best valueEverything for Part 2 — written paper and OSPE, including face-to-face stations.
- All Part 2 Q-banks — OSPE, SAQ, Case and Viva, 1,000+ each
- All training modules — 500+ notes
- Timed mocks with analytics
- WhatsApp expert access
- Discussion group, videos and podcasts
- Flash cards, mnemonics and study planner
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Questions, answered.
The FRCPath (Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists) in Medical Microbiology is taken in two parts: Part 1 tests core knowledge; Part 2 tests how you apply it through a written paper and an OSPE that includes face-to-face spoken stations. FRCPath Prep is an independent platform that prepares you for both.
What do I get with the free membership?
A trial pack from the Part 1 MCQ bank or the Part 2 question banks, the exam guide and planner, blog and podcast access, and the discussion group for your part.
What is the difference between Part 1 and Part 2 Premium?
Each Premium plan is a complete membership, not just a question bank. Part 1 Premium unlocks the 5,300+ question Part 1 MCQ bank; Part 2 Premium unlocks the OSPE, SAQ, Complex Case and Viva banks. Both include all training modules, mock exams, video tutorials, podcasts, the discussion group and WhatsApp expert access.
How long does a Premium membership last?
Premium memberships are billed yearly and give you 12 months of full access — enough for a full preparation cycle and a resit if you need one.
When should I start preparing?
Ideally 24 weeks or more before your exam. Candidates who start that early have the best chance of completing every Q-bank, course and mock exam — and of revisiting weak areas.
Is the content up to date with UK guidelines?
Yes. Content is reviewed by consultant microbiologists and updated with current NICE, UKHSA, BASHH and UK SMI guidance, plus recall from recent sittings. New questions are added regularly.
I’m an international medical graduate. Is this for me?
Yes — trainees prepare with us from around the world. Our IMG roadmap explains the route to FRCPath and UK practice; always confirm your eligibility with the Royal College of Pathologists.
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Start 24+ weeks out and you can complete every bank — with time left to revisit weak areas.
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