1. Are You Looking for Registration for Medical Boards Overseas
Are you an OET candidate who has taken the OET test with the intention of applying for registration in a professional medical board overseas? Then you are not alone. Many OET candidates use their OET certificate to prove their English language proficiency level for registration purposes.
2. Combining OET Scores Acceptance
Did you know that different medical registration boards have slightly different requirements for OET results? Did you also know that some registration boards allow you to combine your OET test results from 2 different sittings? That’s right! That means that if you got the score you require in only 3 out of the 4 sub-tests (listening, reading, speaking and writing), and are just short in one sub-test, you can take the OET test again and if you pass that sub-test the second time, you can COMBINE the TWO OET test results and apply for registration.
2.1 Here is a Summary for You!
This table summarises the requirements of the most popular medical registration boards that accept OET test results and the requirements for registration. Take a look at which registration boards allow you to combine your test results and the conditions they impose.
| Doctor | Nurse |
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| Listening | B | B |
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| Reading | B | B |
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| Writing | B | C+ |
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| Speaking | B | B |
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| Can Combine? | No | Yes |
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| Validity | 2 Years | 2 Years |
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| Conditions | NA | Max 2 sittings in 12 months with no less than score below C+ in reading, listening & speaking, and C (250) in writing. Check NMC OET Requirements |
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| Registration Board | General Medical Council, UK | Nursing and Midwifery Council, UK |
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| Doctor | Nurse |
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| Listening | B | C+ |
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| Reading | B | C+ |
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| Writing | B | B |
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| Speaking | B | B |
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| Can Combine? | No | No |
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| Validity | 2 Years | 2 Years |
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| Conditions | NA | Max 2 sittings in 6 months with no less than score below C+ |
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| Registration Board | Irish Medical Council, Ireland | Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland |
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| Doctor | Nurse |
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| Listening | B | B |
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| Reading | B | B |
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| Writing | B | B |
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| Speaking | B | B |
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| Can Combine? | Yes | Yes |
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| Validity | 2 Years | 2 Years |
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| Conditions | Max 2 sittings in 6 months with no less than score below C | Max 2 sittings in 6 months with no less than score below C |
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| Registration Board | Medical Board of Australia | Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia |
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| Doctor | Nurse |
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| Listening | B | B |
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| Reading | B | B |
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| Writing | B | B |
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| Speaking | B | B |
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| Can Combine? | No | Yes |
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| Validity | 2 Years | 2 Years |
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| Conditions | NA | Upto 4 sittings in 12 months |
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| Registration Board | Medical Council of New Zealand | Nursing Council of New Zealand |
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3. Use our Combining Calculator to Check Possibility
If you are not sure if you can combine your results, use our calculator to here to find out!
4. Disclaimer
- Take note that this is a general guide and you still need to check your eligibility with the respective registration bodies.
- Please do cross check your results with the latest updates from the registration boards as there are changes from time to time.
Free OET Materials
1. OET Materials for Nurses
2. OET Materials For Doctors
2. OET Materials For Pharmacy
