The MRCPCH Part 1 examination comprises of a 2 papers; Paper One A and Paper One B.

MRCPCH Paper One A also serves as written component for the Diploma in Child Health examination. This MRCPCH examination covers all child health issues and topics that occur most commonly in the first six to twelve month of hospital-based paediatrics, community care and primary practice. All paediatricians and doctors intending to work primarily with young patients are required to undertake this MRCPCH examination.

MRCPCH Paper One B covers all child health issues and topics that occur most commonly in the first six to twelve month of hospital-based paediatrics, community services and primary care practice. The MRCPCH registration is awarded upon passing both components of the MRCPCH Part 1 exam.

The topics that will be covered in the MRCPCH Part 1 examination include:

1. Social Paediatrics
2. Accidents and Poisonings
3. Genetics and Congenital Defects
4. Growth
5. Development
6. Adolescent Health
7. Neurological and Muscular disorders
8. Learning Difficulties
9. Behavioural and Psych Problems
10. Nutrition
11. Foetal and Neonatal Medicine
12. Cardiovascular System
13. Endocrinology
14. Gastroenterology
15. Genito-urinary System
16. Haematology
17. Metabolism
18. Musculoskeletal Disorder
19. Ophthalmology
20. Respiratory
21. Skin and Related Tissues
22. Infectious Diseases
23. Immunology
24. Clinical Pharmacology