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Ultimate MSRA 2027 Guide
Understand the complete assessment before planning your preparation, including sitting allocation, scores and how specialties use your result.
Read the Complete MSRA Guide2027 recruitment library
Understand the assessment, plan your preparation and check how each specialty selects applicants.
For the four specialties featured here, Round 1 applications open 22 October 2026 at 10am and close 19 November 2026 at 4pm (UK time).
Explore the Ultimate GuideStart here · the assessment
Understand the complete assessment before planning your preparation, including sitting allocation, scores and how specialties use your result.
Read the Complete MSRA GuideOfficial sources: GP dates · Psychiatry dates · Radiology dates · Anaesthetics dates · MSRA format.
Choose your route
Check the rules for your route and Oriel vacancy.
General Practice
In the standard route, MSRA determines selection rank.
Preferences, prioritisation and vacancies affect offers.
Official selection rules for GP ST1 2027 Read GP ST1 2027 GuidePsychiatry
At least 186 raw marks in each paper are required for appointability.
Check the sitting and selection rules for your route.
Official selection rules for Core Psychiatry CT1 2027 Read Core Psychiatry CT1 2027 GuideRadiology
30% portfolio + 70% interview determines final rank.
MSRA is used earlier for progression.
Official selection rules for Clinical Radiology ST1 2027 Read Clinical Radiology ST1 2027 GuideAnaesthetics
MSRA contributes 15% of the final selection score.
It may shortlist; the 2027 numeric minimum is unpublished.
Official selection rules for Anaesthetics CT1 / ACCS 2027 Read Anaesthetics CT1 / ACCS 2027 GuideImportant: A qualifying MSRA score does not guarantee an interview, placement or offer. Check the official rules for your specialty.
How the MSRA works
Your specialty determines whether MSRA is used for progression, appointability, shortlisting or final rank. The linked guide explains where interviews, portfolios and offer matching fit.
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