OSCE

Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)

NMC Test of Competence is meant for nurses and midwives who are willing to work in UK. The test of competence requires candidates to complete an online application process with Nursing and Midwifery Council, UK.

Part two of the Test of Competence is a is a practical exam known as Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).

OSCE is an exam which tests clinical practical knowledge of nurses and midwives.

We, at 'Learn with Jomcy' provides online classes to help you successfully complete the OSCE exams.

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Booking your test

Once NMC confirmed that you need to take the Test of Competence, you can book your OSCE.

There are five NMC approved OSCE test providers:

University	Email	Contact Number
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust	leedsthtr.oscebookings@nhs.net	01133920764
Northumbria University	ctcgeneralenquiries@northumbria.ac.uk	01913002441
Ulster University	ctc@ulster.ac.uk	02871675150
University of Northampton	ctc@northampton.ac.uk	01604892066
Oxford Brookes University	ctc@brookes.ac.uk	01865488418

Fees structure

First attempt Part A & B: £794
Re-sit Part A and B: £397

OSCE Stations

OSCE comprises 10 stations, with a total testing time of about 3 hours.

Station 1 - Assessment
Station 2 - Planning
Station 3 - Implementation
Station 4 - Evaluation
Station 5, 6, 7 and 8 - To test skills (two pairs of two skills)
The last 2 stations, station 9 and 10 are meant to assess the candidate’s values and behaviors and evidence-based practice

Getting your results

NMC will email results within 15 working days of the date of your OSCE.

If you pass your OSCE, you’ll get an email with details of what to do next.

If you fail your OSCE, you’ll get an email with feedback on which stations and elements you were unsuccessful in.

Re-sitting the OSCE

You can take the OSCE a maximum of three times as part of your application, but you need to wait at least 10 days between each sitting.

If you do not pass your OSCE on your third attempt, your application will close and you’ll need to start a new application with NMC.