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OET for GMC registration

If you want to work as a doctor in the UK, you need to first apply to join the General Medical Council's (GMC) register. OET is an accepted English test to provide evidence of your knowledge of English for the GMC registration process. OET Medicine in the only English test designed specifically for doctors and uses real healthcare scenarios so you’ll feel more confident on test day. Start your GMC registration journey and book your test today.

Test Information
Interested in understanding more about the OET Test?
Apply for GMC registration with OET – the accepted the accepted English language test for International Medical Graduates applying to work in the UK.

OET process for GMC registration

Step 1- prepare for the OET Test
Step 1- prepare for the OET Test
Study using official OET Test preparation resources, including videos, guides, and free sample tests.
Step 2 - book your test
Step 2 - book your test
Choose from: OET on Paper at a test venue, OET on Computer at a test venue, or OET Test@Home® (select candidates only).
Step 3 - test day
Step 3 - test day
You will sit OET on your test date, completing each of the four sub-tests. OET abides by testing protocols that work to safeguard health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Step 4 - receive your results
Step 4 - receive your results
Your results will be published approximately 12 days after test day.
Step 5- share your results
Step 5- share your results
Give the General Medical Council (GMC) access to your results through your OET acccount.
Explore success stories
Hear what other doctors have to say about OET.
Preparation material
Find study resources and understand each sub-test in more detail.
To find out more about GMC OET requirements, please visit the GMC website.