Joining the register

The total cost of fees and tests is £1,170

This includes the cost of the CBT and OSCE if you need to take the Test of Competence. These costs could be higher if you need to resit tests.

 

This doesn't include the cost of your visa, flights to the UK and any accommodation and travel while in the UK.

Breakdown of costs

Requirement
Amount
Qualification evaluation fee

Paid to NMC on submission of eligibility and qualification application.

This fee is non-refundable.

£140
Computer based test (CBT) cost

Paid to test provider before test.

£83

per test

Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) cost

Paid to test provider before exam.

£794

first sitting

Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) full resit cost

Paid to test provider before exam.
Payable if candidate fails more than 4 stations.

£794

full resit

Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) partial resit cost

Paid to test provider before exam.
Payable if candidate fails less than 4 stations.

£397

partial resit

Registration fee

Paid to NMC on submission of registration application.

This fee is refundable in certain circumstances.

£153

Part of

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