Nursing registration in United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Regulatory authority: NMC. Everything below links to official sources — requirements change, so always confirm with the regulator before acting.
Published requirements
- DOCUMENT
Registration, qualification and good-standing documents
Transcripts, registration verification and supporting documents are verified during application. Always confirm current requirements at the official source.
Official source ↗ - ENGLISH
English language evidence (e.g. IELTS or OET)
The NMC publishes current accepted tests and scores — check the official page for thresholds. Always confirm current requirements at the official source.
Official source ↗ - EXAM
Test of Competence: CBT
Computer-based test taken in your home country. Always confirm current requirements at the official source.
Official source ↗ - EXAM
Test of Competence: OSCE
Practical examination taken in the UK after the CBT. Always confirm current requirements at the official source.
Official source ↗ - QUALIFICATION
Nursing qualification acceptable to the NMC
Your nursing education must meet NMC requirements for overseas-trained nurses. Always confirm current requirements at the official source.
Official source ↗
Preliminary self-check — United Kingdom
An information tool only: it compares your answers against the published requirement set. It is not advice and never a guarantee of registration, eligibility or a visa.
Official links
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