Understanding the 2 New Test Centres OSCE

This is an important update on UK NMC Test of Competence Part 2 OSCE test centres. There are going to be two more test centres for OSCE.

In other words, NMC has awarded contracts to five partners to deliver the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) part of the ToC from February 2022 onwards.

In addition to renewing the contracts with the current OSCE delivery partners – Oxford Brookes University, the University of Northampton and Ulster University – NMC has awarded contracts to Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Northumbria University. This follows a competitive and open bidding process across all four countries of the UK.

Moreover, by increasing the number of test sites NMC has increased capacity and improved accessibility for those taking the OSCE. Hence this will support in meeting the demand and to get those professionals with the right skills and knowledge on NMC’s register as safely and quickly as possible.

Candidates will be able to book their tests from December 2021. You will be shared the additional information regarding booking the test date at that time.

has awarded contracts to five partners to deliver the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) part of the ToC from February 2022 onwards. In other words, apart from the current three OSCE centres, there are two more NMC OSCE Test centres available for candidates from December 2021.

• Oxford Brookes University
• University of Northampton
• Ulster University
• Northumbria University
• Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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To expand further, in addition to renewing the contracts with the current OSCE delivery partners – the University of Northampton, Oxford Brookes University, and Ulster University – NMC has awarded contracts to Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Northumbria University.

NMC OSCE Booking at the Northampton University

The Northampton University have a designated test centre at the Innovation Centre, located directly opposite Northampton Train Station.

The competency test centre at the University of Northampton is a bespoke assessment area specifically designed and built for the delivery of the OSCE.

The booking system will allow those who pay via debit/credit purchase card to book the slots themselves. To do this, please email ctc@northampton.ac.uk for the protected links and the system will ask for mandatory fields of information in order to complete the booking.

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Alternatively, those who pay by purchase order or invoice may request bookings through trustbookings@northampton.ac.uk. Furthermore, Please note a copy of the original purchase order, and full candidate details will be required in order to confirm a booking. The system will not accept blank, reserved entries, or candidates that are not yet eligible to book.

NMC OSCE Booking at the Oxford University

Oxford Brookes University provides Part 2 of the NMC’s Test of Competence on campuses in Swindon and Oxford. Oxford currently runs Monday-Friday and Swindon Monday-Wednesday.

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Applying for the Test of Competence OSCE

If a candidate has a Candidate number beginning with ‘C’ then they must only sit the OSCE. Then successfully completing the Computer Based Test (CBT). If a candidate has a PRN number beginning with ’10…’, they may sit the CBT and OSCE in any order, however, most do complete the CBT first.

For all booking inquiries contact ctc@brookes.ac.uk

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NMC OSCE Booking at the Ulster University

Ulster University offers the OSCE part 2 of the Nursing Midwifery Council’s Test of Competence for nurses and midwives. The OSCE centre is at Magee Campus.

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For all booking, inquiries contact ctc@ulster.ac.uk (for individuals) or trustbookings@ulster.ac.uk (for NHS Trusts and agencies).

NMC OSCE Booking at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

To book a test at the Leeds site, please email leedsth-tr.oscebookings@nhs.net, or for general inquiries about the new centre, email leedsth-tr.oscecentre@nhs.net. 

NMC OSCE Booking at the Northumbria University

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