Frequently Asked Questions

We have a range of downloads that will aid and support your OSCE preparation available on our support page. We highly recommend you take the time to read these.

You can register for the OSCE stage of the Overseas registration process once you have received confirmation from the NMC that you are eligible to sit the Test of Competence. The NMC will confirm with us your eligibility to take the OSCE.

We are only able to book tests for candidates that have received either a decision letter or Test of Competence Invitation Letter from NMC.

Once the candidate enters our process they will receive a link and password to pay, following this a link to our online booking service will be sent. The candidate chooses a date for the test which best suits them. They will have access to all our online resources following payment.

The test centre is able to run OSCEs 7 days a week, seven days at our Swindon Campus and five days at our Marston Road Campus. Dates are available throughout the year and can be accessed to book via our secure examination booking system.

Please note, test dates are closed 14 days in advance to allow sufficient time for candidates to prepare.

All information is available to you in our internal learning platform once you have booked and paid for your test.

For additional information on the Legacy Test of Competence 2014 you can download the 2014 Candidate Information Booklet. 

For additional information on the Test of Competence 2021 you can download the 2021 Candidate Information Booklet.

A 1st attempt costs £794.00.

The cost of a re-sit depends on how many stations a candidate needs to retake. A Legacy Test of Competence 2014 re-sit consisting of 1-4 stations costs £397.00. A re-sit consisting of 5-6 stations costs £794.00.

A Test of Competence 2021 re-sit consisting of 1-7 stations costs £397 and a re-sit consisting of 8-10 stations costs £794.00.

Candidates can change or reschedule their exam date however it is important to note our cancellation and rescheduling policy and take into account those timescales. Should you wish to cancel or reschedule your exam please email ctc@brookes.ac.uk.

Please be aware that we have now migrated all our learning resources from Moodle onto our public facing website. You can find all the materials you will need to prepare for both a Legacy and a TOC21 exam under our support page.

You will find your login details to Royal Marston on your booking confirmation ticket or from our last Moodle update.

Please be aware that candidates should arrive at least 30 minutes prior to their exam as it allows for registration. The time on your booking or ticket confirmation will list the time you should arrive by for registration. Your OSCE time will be visible under additional information. If for any reason you are going to be late for your OSCE, please do let us know by emailing in to us at ctc@brookes.ac.uk.

Yes. The only document we as the test centre need to check for you to undertake your OSCE is your passport. Please make sure to bring this with you for every attempt. We encourage all candidates to bring the necessary documentation to their OSCE but you will be able to arrange with the NMC if they need to check any outstanding documentation after your OSCE.

For any queries about the ID documents please contact the NMC by emailing ID.checks@nmc-org.uk

For questions regarding the test day, reading materials and equipment used please see the Legacy Test of Competence 2014 Candidate Information Booklet. 

For additional information on the Test of Competence 2021 you can download the 2021 Candidate Information Booklet.