🌍 Global Licensure Suite
NCLEX • Prometric • DHA • HAAD • MRB
Official OET Syllabus
Nursing Sub-test Exam Pattern (2025)
EXAM TIMING – FULL DETAILS
| Section | Duration | What You Do |
|---|---|---|
| Listening | ~45 minutes | Listen to healthcare conversations & talks (Part A: Consultations, Part B: Short extracts, Part C: Presentations). |
| Reading | 60 minutes | Read healthcare texts & answer questions (Part A: Speed skimming, Part B: Policy texts, Part C: Detailed meaning). |
| Writing | 40–45 minutes | Write a nursing-related letter (Referral, Discharge, or Transfer) based on provided clinical case notes. |
| Speaking | ~20 minutes | Participate in 2 role-plays simulating nurse–patient scenarios (5 minutes each + preparation time). |
Nursing Score Requirements
To practice nursing in countries like the UK, Australia, or Ireland, candidates typically need:
- Listening: Grade B (350+)
- Reading: Grade B (350+)
- Speaking: Grade B (350+)
- Writing: Grade C+ (300+) or Grade B depending on the council.