Pastest vs eMRCP (2025): The Library vs The Niche

Last reviewed: 2025-12-19 · Reviewed by

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At a Glance

Who is it for?

Pastest:UK Doctors

eMRCP:MRCP Candidates

Why choose Pastest?

  • **Breadth**: Huge variety of questions.
  • **Interface**: Slick app and website.
  • **Past Papers**: Access to previous exam themes.

Why choose eMRCP?

  • **Difficulty**: Specifically targets the hardest questions.
  • **Focus**: No fluff, just MRCP revision.
  • **Cost**: Simple flat fee.

Feature Comparison

CapabilityPastesteMRCP
ScopeBroadNarrow (MRCP)
DifficultyExam LevelHard

In-Depth Analysis

Overview

Most candidates buy Pastest (or PassMedicine) as their "main" bank, and then buy eMRCP in the final month to panic-proof themselves against difficult questions.

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Use-Cases

Primary Resource

When to choose Pastest

  • **Winner.** Use this for 80% of study.

When to choose eMRCP

  • Too niche to be the only source.

Final Polish

When to choose Pastest

  • Good.

When to choose eMRCP

  • **Winner.** Excellent for the final push.