RCSI OSCE pass rate

What the figures say

RCSI gives two round numbers and no breakdown. We found no per-year numbers, no split by country and no count of candidates for the practical part alone, so we do not give any.

Read the figures as a rough guide. About four in ten candidates do not pass at the first attempt, and about three in ten do not pass at the second.

Why the pass rule is strict

The practical needs a competent mark in every competency at every station. The assessor marks each competency as competent or incompetent. One missed competency means the station is not passed.

After a first-attempt fail, you resit only the failed stations. You get two attempts at each part in total.

What to do with the numbers

• Do not assume you will pass at the second attempt. RCSI says about 70 percent do.
• Use the gap before the final attempt. RCSI strongly recommends a minimum of two weeks.
• Practise every topic family, because any reference may appear in any station. See the stations page.
• Practise documentation as well as speaking. See preparation.

You can try one station free with no sign-up, with an AI patient. Our feedback is estimated, and it does not predict a result. See pricing.

Common questions

What is the RCSI OSCE pass rate?

About 60 percent pass at the first attempt and about 70 percent at the second, on RCSI figures.

Are there yearly pass rate figures?

We did not find any, so we do not give any.

How many attempts do I get?

Two per part. At the second OSCE attempt you resit only the stations you failed.

What does passing the OSCE require?

Competent in every competency at every station.