MFDS Part 1 (Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (RCS England / Edinburgh)) — Free Online Mock Test
150 SBA / 3h. Tests basic and applied dental + medical sciences. Pre-requisite for MFDS Part 2 OSCE and onward dental specialty training. · Official language: English.
MFDS Part 1 exam at a glance
MFDS Part 1 full-length mock tests
Attempt 50 full-length MFDS Part 1 mock tests, each a distinct question set built on the real 150-question, 180-minute pattern — with instant scoring and section-wise analysis. The first 3 are free.
MFDS Part 1 key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | The Royal College of Surgeons (of England, and of Edinburgh — RCSEd), Faculty of Dental Surgery. |
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| Official website | rcseng.ac.uk ↗ |
| Mode | A computer-based, single-best-answer exam of 150 questions (RCS England) or 180 questions (RCSEd) in 3 hours, with no negative marking. |
| Frequency | Several sittings a year at assessment centres. |
| Scoring & marking | 150–180 single-best-answer questions across the clinical and scientific basis of dentistry. There is no negative marking, and the pass mark is variable (set by cohort performance each sitting). MFDS is the Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, taken after primary dental training. |
| Score validity | A Part 1 pass must be followed by Part 2 within the allowed window. |
| Language | English. |
Who is eligible for MFDS Part 1?
A primary dental qualification plus a period of foundation/basic postgraduate dental training. Candidates have up to six attempts, normally within five years to complete all parts.
Last verified July 2026 against RCS England — MFDS Part 1. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
MFDS Part 1 section breakdown
The MFDS Part 1 mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. Inter-section breaks are enforced.
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MFDS Part 1 — Full Paper (150 SBA)
MFDS Part 1 scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: MFDS Part 1 has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: MFDS Part 1 (% accuracy, pass ~62%).
How MFDS Part 1 is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
Tools available during the MFDS Part 1 exam
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Lab Values
Wrexa Edge renders these tools inside the mock test exactly as they appear on the real MFDS Part 1 exam — same shortcuts, same behaviour.
MFDS Part 1 time strategy
With 150 questions in 180 minutes, you have about 72 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- MFDS Part 1 — Full Paper (150 SBA)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
MFDS Part 1 topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of MFDS Part 1, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
MFDS Part 1 — Full Paper (150 SBA)
- Anatomy — Histology · 6
- OMFS — Trauma · 5
- Path — Cysts · 3
- Radiography — Views · 3
- OMFS — Complications · 3
- PublicHealth — Indices · 3
- Occlusion — Classification · 2
- Periodontology — Anatomy · 2
MFDS Part 1 difficulty calibration
Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.
150 SBA / 3h. Tests basic and applied dental + medical sciences. Pre-requisite for MFDS Part 2 OSCE and onward dental specialty training. · Official language: English.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's MFDS Part 1 bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for MFDS Part 1
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
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Expert take: what MFDS Part 1 really tests
MFDS Part 1 is a postgraduate dental membership exam taken after primary dental training, and it is a broad single-best-answer test of the clinical and scientific basis of dentistry — 150 questions (RCS England) or 180 (RCSEd), with no negative marking. The pass mark varies by cohort each sitting, and the exam is being updated toward a higher (DCT3) level from 2026, so confirming the current format before you sit matters.
Preparation tips
- Confirm the current format/level before sitting — MFDS is being updated from 2026.
- Practise high volumes of SBAs across the full breadth of dentistry.
- No negative marking, so attempt every question.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Studying narrowly when the paper samples the whole dental curriculum.
- Not checking the latest exam changes and question count for your chosen college.
MFDS Part 1 study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Review the clinical and scientific basis of dentistry across disciplines
- Anchor study to the RCS MFDS syllabus
- Start SBA practice to learn the single-best-answer style
- Cover oral medicine and surgery, restorative, radiography and pharmacology
- Do high-volume SBA questions with an error log
- Target weak areas with focused reading
- Take full-length timed mocks (150–180 SBAs, 3 hours)
- There is no negative marking — attempt every question
- Confirm the current exam format before you sit
Where MFDS Part 1 can take you
A strong MFDS Part 1 result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Membership (MFDS)
- Dental core & specialty training
- Career development
- Pathway to MFDS Part 2
Best books & official prep for MFDS Part 1
- MFDS Part 1 question banks (e.g. ExamineDental, SBA banks) — Various
- Standard dental clinical & science texts — Various
- RCS MFDS syllabus / regulations — RCS England / RCSEd
- Radiography & pharmacology review — Various
Official practice: The RCS colleges publish the MFDS syllabus and regulations; high-volume SBA practice across the dental sciences is the reliable route (check the latest format, which is being updated).
Previous-year papers: The colleges do not release past papers; the syllabus and reputable SBA banks are the best preparation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MFDS Part 1 exam pattern?
- Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (RCS England / Edinburgh) contains 150 questions across 1 section: MFDS Part 1 — Full Paper (150 SBA). Total duration is 180 minutes (about 72 seconds per question).
- Does MFDS Part 1 have negative marking?
- No — MFDS Part 1 has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is MFDS Part 1 scored?
- Scaled score range: 0 to 100. MFDS Part 1 (% accuracy, pass ~62%).
- How can I practise MFDS Part 1 online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length MFDS Part 1 mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 47 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of MFDS Part 1?
- MFDS Part 1 is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep. 150 SBA / 3h. Tests basic and applied dental + medical sciences. Pre-requisite for MFDS Part 2 OSCE and onward dental specialty training. · Official language: English.
- How long is the MFDS Part 1 exam?
- MFDS Part 1 runs for 180 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including mandatory inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in MFDS Part 1?
- MFDS Part 1 is split into: MFDS Part 1 — Full Paper (150 SBA). Each section is timed and weighted separately. 150 SBA / 3h. Tests basic and applied dental + medical sciences. Pre-requisite for MFDS Part 2 OSCE and onward dental specialty training. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during MFDS Part 1?
- Built-in lab values reference table (USMLE-style).
- Is the MFDS Part 1 test adaptive?
- No — MFDS Part 1 is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many MFDS Part 1 mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct MFDS Part 1 variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 7500 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free MFDS Part 1 test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge MFDS Part 1 test series for 2026 gives you 3 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are MFDS Part 1 previous year question–style papers included?
- Every MFDS Part 1 mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 150-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free MFDS Part 1 mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's MFDS Part 1 mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the MFDS Part 1 mock test on mobile?
- Yes. MFDS Part 1 mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the MFDS Part 1 syllabus?
- The MFDS Part 1 syllabus maps to its 1 section: MFDS Part 1 — Full Paper (150 SBA). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for MFDS Part 1?
- A primary dental qualification plus a period of foundation/basic postgraduate dental training. Candidates have up to six attempts, normally within five years to complete all parts. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic MFDS Part 1 practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the MFDS Part 1 exam and how should I prepare?
- Official MFDS Part 1 exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free MFDS Part 1 mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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