MFDS Syllabus — Part 1 & Part 2 Topics
The MFDS syllabus spans applied clinical sciences in Part 1 and clinical assessment in Part 2. Mapping topics to the right resources stops you reading passively without exam-ready recall.
Syllabus study approach
- Download official syllabus PDF from RCS England
- Part 1: daily SBA practice + syllabus review
- Part 2: scenario-based clinical prep
- Free 50 SBA questions to baseline Part 1
MFDS syllabus topics and study resources
Our mfds syllabus guide explains what overseas dentists need: part 1 rewards breadth plus depth in applied sciences through SBA questions — not memorising isolated facts. Work through syllabus themes with daily SBA practice from our free questions or structured course.
Part 2 requires scenario-based preparation: clinical reasoning, communication and applied knowledge. Match each syllabus area to structured practice rather than generic notes alone.
This MFDS syllabus guide supports dentists preparing for MFDS Part 1 and Part 2 through the Faculty of Dental Surgery. Use our MFDS syllabus resources alongside official CGdent (College of General Dentistry) guidance and Enamel Academy shop courses for structured preparation. See also: MFDS question bank, MFDS study plan.
The RCS England MFDS page includes syllabus PDFs, regulations and sample questions — start there before mapping topics to our resources.
Your MFDS Part 1 Pathway
A practical timeline — adjust based on your exam date and weekly study hours.
Month 1 — Baseline SBA practice
Use free MFDS SBA questions to identify gaps and map weak syllabus areas.
50 Free MFDS Questions →Months 2–3 — Syllabus review
Work through Part 1 syllabus themes with daily SBA sets.
MFDS Syllabus →Month 4 — Timed practice
Increase SBA volume and review every incorrect answer against the syllabus.
MFDS Question Bank →Final weeks — Course or final review
Optional two-day Part 1 course package or intensive self-review before sitting.
Part 1 Course Package →MFDS syllabus — common questions
What topics are covered in MFDS Part 1?
Part 1 tests applied dental knowledge through SBA questions across clinical and basic sciences. Cross-reference official Faculty syllabus documents with your study materials.
How is the MFDS Part 2 syllabus different from Part 1?
Part 2 is clinical and practical — assessing applied knowledge and communication. Deep Part 2 prep is best saved for after Part 1 is secured.
Where can I find the official MFDS syllabus?
The RCS England MFDS exam page publishes syllabus PDFs, regulations and sample questions. Cross-reference official documents — Enamel Academy resources supplement but do not replace them.
Should I study Part 1 and Part 2 topics at the same time?
Prioritise Part 1 until it is secured. Light familiarity with Part 2 formats can help motivation, but split focus too early reduces depth where you need it.
How do free SBA questions map to the syllabus?
Our 50 free MFDS Part 1 SBA questions help you baseline topic strengths and gaps before buying a course package or sitting the exam.
What is the best way to work through the syllabus?
Study a topic, test with SBA questions immediately, review mistakes, then move on. Active recall beats passive reading for Part 1 preparation.
Turn syllabus topics into exam marks
Download the official MFDS syllabus from RCS England, then practise with free SBA questions.
Recommended MFDS Study Path
Follow this sequence from free SBA baseline questions through to Part 2 — each step links to a live Enamel Academy page or shop product.
