OET Preparation
Reach your OET score,
confidently.
Structured OET training built for pharmacists, doctors and nurses — expert tutors, realistic practice tests, and a personalised study plan that targets your weakest sub-tests first.
About OET
What is OET?
The Occupational English Test (OET) is an English language test for healthcare professionals. Unlike IELTS, every aspect of OET is designed around the medical and clinical environment — the listening tracks are real consultations, the reading texts are healthcare articles, and the writing task is a professional letter.
The GPhC, GMC and NMC all accept OET as proof of English proficiency for registration. The minimum required grade is B in all four sub-tests. Global Pathways specialises in helping healthcare professionals reach and exceed that threshold.
Who needs OET?
- International pharmacists applying for OSPAP (GPhC minimum: OET B in all sub-tests)
- Overseas doctors applying for GMC registration and PLAB
- International nurses applying for NMC registration
- Any healthcare professional needing to evidence English proficiency for UK registration
OET is accepted by the GPhC, GMC, NMC, and over 40 regulators worldwide.
The four OET sub-tests
Listening
40 minutes
Three parts — consultations, ward rounds, and lectures/seminars. Multiple choice and short answer.
Our tip
Practise medical terminology in audio form. Focus on spelling accurately in Part A.
Reading
60 minutes
Three parts — matching, choosing headings, and True/False/Not Given. Academic healthcare texts.
Our tip
Skim and scan effectively. Time management is critical — 42 questions in 60 minutes.
Writing
45 minutes
One professional letter based on case notes. Pharmacists and nurses write patient referrals; doctors write discharge letters.
Our tip
Format, register and accuracy matter as much as content. Practise converting bullet-point notes into professional prose.
Speaking
20 minutes
Role-play with a trained interlocutor. Two consultations simulating real professional scenarios.
Our tip
Use appropriate clinical language. Demonstrate empathy, clarification and effective communication.
Score guide
OET grading scale — what you need to know
Expert — consistently accurate and fluent
Good — minor errors, clear communication (GPhC/GMC minimum)
GPhC / GMC minimumAdequate — some errors affecting clarity
Limited — frequent errors
Insufficient — significant communication barriers
How we help
Our OET preparation approach.
Diagnostic Assessment
We start with a diagnostic mock test across all four sub-tests to identify your weakest areas. Your study plan is built around those gaps — not a one-size-fits-all syllabus.
Expert Tutors
Our tutors have years of experience preparing healthcare professionals for OET. They understand the medical vocabulary, professional register and examiner expectations that matter.
Realistic Practice Tests
Extensive bank of OET-style practice tests with model answers, examiner commentary and timing guidance — so test day holds no surprises.
Writing Feedback Cycles
Submit sample letters and receive structured feedback on format, register, accuracy and clinical language. Iterative improvement that targets the B grade you need.
Flexible Scheduling
Online sessions that fit around your work schedule. One-to-one or small group formats available depending on your budget and timeline.
Progress Tracking
Regular mock assessments throughout the programme so you can see improvement objectively and know when you are ready to sit the real test.
Free consultation
Ready to start your OET journey?
Book a free consultation and we will assess which sub-tests need the most work, recommend a study plan and explain exactly what the GPhC or GMC requires from your OET results.
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