UK OSCE & Clinical Guidance
Structured preparation for the NMC Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) — the practical part of the Test of Competence taken in the UK — plus guidance for your first weeks in UK clinical practice. Work from the current NMC OSCE candidate information for your field; the NMC sets the stations and updates them (most recently from 23 February 2026). See also UK Nursing & NMC Registration and OET, IELTS & NMC CBT.
Who this is for
Nurses at the OSCE stage of the UK NMC route.
Nurses who passed the CBT
Nurses arriving in the UK
Nurses preparing for the ward
What OSCE preparation covers
The structure, the framework and the stations.
OSCE structure & stations
The APIE framework
Clinical skills stations
Written values & evidence-based practice stations
Standards & documentation
Mock OSCE with feedback
How OSCE preparation works
A short, focused programme built around your test date.
UK OSCE & Clinical Guidance: common questions
What is the NMC OSCE?
The OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) is the practical part of the NMC Test of Competence for internationally trained nurses and midwives, taken in the UK. It has 10 stations. There are different versions for adult, children’s, mental health and learning disability nursing and for midwifery, and the NMC updates the stations — always use the current NMC OSCE candidate information for your field.
Where is the OSCE taken?
At approved NMC test centres in the UK. You normally sit it after you arrive on your Health and Care Worker visa.
How long do I have to pass the OSCE after arriving?
Employers usually give new international nurses a set period to pass the OSCE. We help you plan your preparation so you are ready in good time.
Do you guarantee an OSCE pass?
No. The result is decided by the NMC-approved test centre. We prepare you thoroughly with structured practice and full mock exams.
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Send us your test date and centre. We will assess where you stand and build a station-by-station practice plan.
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