Doctors - OET Scores & Registration in the UK
OET Scoring - Doctors
It is quite simple to understand the scoring requirements for doctors, when it comes to OET.
The General Medical Council in the UK expects doctors to score the following:
Listening |
Reading |
Writing |
Speaking |
350 / B |
350 / B |
350 / B |
350 / B |
Also, you need to follow the below:
- take the medicine version of the test
- your grades must be achieved in the same test
- your grades must be from your most recent sitting of the test.
Your OET results are valid for up to two years. If they are over two years old, you can submit a reference to support your application.
You can find the relevant information here: https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/join-the-register/before-you-apply/evidence-of-your-knowledge-of-english/using-your-oet-certificate
When it comes to the UK Foundation Programme, the expectations are higher:
Listening |
Reading |
Writing |
Speaking |
400/ B |
400 / B |
400 / B |
400 / B |
Again, your OET results are valid for up to two years.
You can find the relevant information here: https://foundationprogramme.nhs.uk/faqs/english-language-eligibility-faqs/