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Doctor licensing exams in United Kingdom

The licensing route for doctors in United Kingdom: who runs the exam, what it looks like and where to practise.

Exams for doctors in United Kingdom

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PLAB 1

General Medical Council (GMC)

MCQ 180 SBA (5 options), 3h, paper-based

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PLAB 2

General Medical Council (GMC)

OSCE (CPSA)

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UKMLA

General Medical Council (GMC)

MCQ SBA AKT (set by GMC, delivered by medical schools) + CPSA clinical exam

Who regulates it

Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the regulator's own site. Rules change.

Who sits it

  • PLAB 1: International medical graduates (non-UK/EEA) seeking full registration
  • PLAB 2: IMGs who have passed PLAB 1
  • UKMLA: UK medical students before graduation (from 2024-25 graduating cohorts)

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