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IELTS Score for Doctors
To register with the General Medical Council (GMC) for UK practice (PLAB route), international medical graduates seeking GMC registration must prove English. The requirement is: IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each skill.
▶ Take a free IELTS mock testThe requirement
- IELTS: IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each skill.
- Alternative: OET at grade B in each section is also accepted by the GMC.
- Use IELTS Academic (not General Training) for professional registration.
Always confirm the current rule on the official regulator's website — requirements change.
How to hit your target — free
- Take a free IELTS mock to find your weakest skill.
- Most doctors struggle with Writing 7.0 — use the free AI band checker for criterion feedback.
- Learn the strategy in the free IELTS prep lessons.
- See exactly what Band 7 needs in each section.
Frequently asked questions
- What IELTS score do doctors need?
- For the General Medical Council (GMC) for UK practice (PLAB route): IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each skill.
- Is OET accepted instead of IELTS?
- OET at grade B in each section is also accepted by the GMC.
- How can I reach this score for free?
- Take free IELTS Academic mock tests, study the prep lessons, and check your Writing & Speaking band with the free AI band checker — Writing is often the hardest 7.0 to hit.