Follow Faculty teaching and the RCR oncology syllabus for the primary sciences. For Final, use supervised oncology clinics and radiotherapy planning, practise explaining management choices and rehearse clinical/oral cases with trainers. Check Irish FFR application dates separately from RCR dates.
Faculty of Radiologists and Radiation Oncologists, RCSI; RCR for First FRCR
FFR RCSI in Radiation Oncology (including First FRCR)
The Irish radiation oncology qualification uses the RCR First FRCR as its primary examination, followed by RCSI’s Final FFR in Radiation Oncology. This is a separate training and examination route from diagnostic radiology FFR.
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Dates listed
Examining body: Faculty of Radiologists and Radiation Oncologists, RCSI; RCR for First FRCR
Who can sit it
The Faculty currently links examination regulations dated 2016. Final FFR: an approved Irish training post, satisfactory assessments and Primary passed. Published Faculty regulations allow Part 2A after two years of approved training and Part 2B from the fourth training year. Confirm eligibility and current rules with the Faculty before applying. Confirm the current progression and attempt rules with the Faculty before applying.
When NCHDs sit it
Primary after first-year teaching; Final components during later Irish radiation oncology training. The curriculum requires Final success before progression to the final training year.
Exam format
Primary: First FRCR in Clinical Oncology
Four single-best-answer modules: cancer biology/radiobiology, clinical pharmacology, physics and medical statistics.
Final FFR Part 2A
Two single-best-answer papers in radiotherapy and oncology, taken on one day.
Final FFR Part 2B
Clinical cases and an oral examination in radiotherapy and oncology; practical planning or clinical stations may be included.
Dates
- 6 Nov 2026SittingFinal FFR Radiation Oncology Part 2B (applications closed) (Final Part 2B)
Training links
Radiation Oncology Training
Required pass. First FRCR is recognised as the Primary examination. Final FFR is required before progression to the final training year.
Preparation resources
College guidance, question banks, books and courses, grouped by format. Descriptions identify their coverage; provider pages give current prices and access terms.
College guidance
Irish programme syllabus and progression requirements.
Separate diagnostic radiology and radiation oncology dates.
First FRCR syllabus, sample material and candidate requirements.
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Preparing
Facts last verified 2026-10-25.