A guide to the Test of Competence
Get an overview of each part of the test and when you may need to take it.
We use the Test of Competence (ToC) to assess the skills and knowledge of people applying to join our register from overseas or rejoin our register after a long period away from practice.
All five OSCE test centres in the UK are currently open.
We're closely monitoring any restrictions and their impact on OSCE test centres, and there may be some changes to your booking as a result.
Check our Covid-19: OSCE page for more information.
Get an overview of each part of the test and when you may need to take it.
If you're taking the new test for nurses and midwives.
If you're eligible to take the legacy test for nurses and midwives.
If you're eligible to take the legacy test for nursing associates.
If you're taking the new test for nursing associates.
Find out what we're doing to support overseas candidates during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Find out the latest pass rates and number of sittings for each part of the test.