Occupational English Test (OET)

• Accepted tests:
  ▪ OET Medicine: Minimum Grade B (400+) in all sub-tests
  ▪ IELTS Academic: 7.5 overall (with 7.0+ in all sections)

• Key rules:
  ▪ scores valid for 2 years
  ▪ can combine two test sittings within 6 months (no section decline)
  ▪ PLAB 2 pass may exempt some candidates

• Accepted tests:
  ▪ OET Nursing: Minimum Grade B (350+) in all sub-tests
  ▪ IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall (with 7.0+ in reading/listening/speaking; 6.5+ in writing)

• Key rules:
  ▪ scores valid for 2 years
  ▪ can combine two test sittings within 6 months (no section decline)
  ▪ OSCE pass does not exempt from language requirements

• tests ability to communicate in healthcare settings (clinical consultations, referrals, discharge and transfer letters)

• accepted by health boards in the UK, USA, Australia, Singapore and more

• designed for: doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals

• focuses on university-level English (lectures, research papers)

• recognised by medical schools & immigration authorities globally

• designed for: MD/MSc/etc applicants and medical researchers

• Part A: consultation extracts (2 audio tracks, note-taking tasks)

• Part B: workplace dialogues (multiple-choice questions)

• Part C: presentation excerpts (multiple-choice questions)

• Part A: fast reading (matching headings, completing summaries)

• Part B: careful reading (longer texts, multiple-choice questions)

• Task: profession-specific letter (e.g., referral, discharge, advice)

• Focus: tone, organisation, clarity and clinical accuracy

• Format: simulated patient consultations (2 role-plays)

• Focus: language skills and clinical communication skills

• understand complex medical texts (medical documentation, research articles and guidelines)

• quickly locate specific information

• demonstrate strong medical terminology knowledge

• write clear healthcare letters (referrals, discharges, transfers)

• select key information from case notes and organise them professionally

• use correct format with only minor grammar errors

• follow clinical conversations and presentations

• understand varied accents and fast speech

• accurately record important medical details

• communicate clearly with patients

• use appropriate tone and medical language

• handle difficult discussions confidently

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