Membership of the Faculty of Public Health Medicine

Applications are closed

The next MFPHMI Part I examination will take place on 22 and 24 April 2026 online via remote invigilation (RI), with a rest day between the two exam days. The applications will open on 21 January 2026 at 12pm Irish time and close on 4 March 2026 at 5pm Irish time.

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UPDATES

Changes to Examinations Cancellation Policy (re Deferrals)

26 August 2025

The timeline for submission of deferrals requests and payments will change from August 2025. This policy adaptation will ensure the Examinations Department continue to manage the increased number of deferrals efficiently.

This policy update is applicable for examination applications opening after the 25 August 2025, find the Cancellation Policy on this page.

All examination deferral requests must be submitted no later than seven working days before the examination date. A non-refundable administrative fee of €100 continues to apply. By submitting a deferral request and paying the fee, candidates will be removed from the registration list for the current examination. The administrative fee must be paid within seven working days of submitting the deferral request.

If you need to request a late deferral and/or a deferral fee waiver, due to extenuating circumstances you must do so in writing to the Examinations Operations Manager to exams@rcpi.ie . Please reference the full policy before submitting the request.

Please note:

• MFPHMI Part I examination is held once a year online, via remote invigilation. Candidates may sit the exam anywhere in the world, provided they have a reliable internet connection. Read more about Remote Invigilation. 
• The results are communicated to the candidates via email between 8-10 weeks after the exam.
• Please check our Exam Calendar for details of upcoming exams.

Applications are closed

The next Part II sitting is taking place on 9 October 2025. The applications are now closed. The submission deadline was on 27 August 2025 at 5pm Irish time.

Verifications are completed up to two weeks after the closing date for applications. Candidates will be also contacted by an exams coordinator with further information approximately a week before the exam date.

The following Part II sitting will take place on 17 April 2026. The applications will open on 7 January 2026 at 12pm Irish time and they will close on 25 February 2025 at 5pm Irish time. The closing date is also the deadline to submit public health reports.

Please note:

• The results are sent to the candidates via email within 24 hours after the examination date.
• Please check our Exam Calendar for details of upcoming exams.

Applications are closed

The next Part III examination will take place on 2 December 2025, in No.6 Kildare Street, Dublin. Applications for this examination will open on 8 October 2025 at 12:00pm Irish time and will close on 19 November 2025 at 5:00pm Irish time. Candidates will be contacted by RCPI with further information one week before the exam.

Please note:

• The results are sent to the candidates via email within 24 hours after the examination date.
• Please check our Exam Calendar for details of upcoming exams.