The professional and linguistic assessment board test also known as PLAB test is an opportunity provided by the International Medical Graduates (IMGs) and it is aimed at checking if candidates have the necessary skills and knowledge for practicing medicine in the United Kingdom. What are the requirements for this test and what are the fees?
General information
The test is conducted by the General Medical Council (GMC) in the UK, and it can be taken in various British commissions across the globe. Passing this test is a necessary condition for international doctors who want to be registered and to obtain a license to practice in the United Kingdom.
It is impossible to work as a doctor in the United Kingdom without registration, and taking the PLAB test is a necessary condition to obtain this from the General Medical Council.
Keep in mind that preparation for the test and learning all the necessary information is the most important part of passing successfully.
Where are PLAB exam centers in Nigeria?
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Actually, there are no PLAB exam centers in Nigeria. The test can only be taken in Manchester, UK. However, you can participate in the training at PLAB Nigeria.
PLAB Nigeria provides professional and personalized training. Everything is conducted with due regard to the specific needs of the Nigerian medical graduate.
The 1-day course titled "Introduction to the NHS" and it offers candidates the complete information about the entire process. You have the potential to be one of the successful candidates entering and completing training in most Deaneries in the UK.
The course covers all the necessary information for practicing Medicine in the UK, such as:
- Applications and Longlistings
- Entry examinations and examination materials
- Visa Requirements/Advise
- Clinical Attachments/Experience
- Securing Jobs/Training
What do you need to qualify for PLAB 1?
There are only two things needed to qualify for PLAB 1:
To take the PLAB you have to be a medical graduate. Also, you need to have a certificate of IELTS Academic or IELTS UKVI Academic with the score of at least 7.0 in each of the four areas and a total score of 7.5
House Officer: this is not essential for your trip to the UK. But it’s better not to skip it for two reason.
It will provides you an employment history, and this is very important for your PLAB 2 visa.
If you have not done your House Job, then there is only one way of entering through the Foundation Year 1 route. But one should keep in mind that this route can be quite difficult.
What are the PLAB exam fees?
The costs for PLAB 1 fees in Nigeria can be found on the GMC website. As at February 2016, PLAB exam fees was 230 pounds for the first part of PLAB and 840 pounds for the second part.
How much is PLAB 1 in Nigeria?
The fee for taking PLAB is £230.
What is the format of PLAB 1?
The test of PLAB 1 consists of 200 questions, and you have a total of 3 hours to answer them. It terms of the passing score for PLAB, generally, it should be around 120-130 out of 200.
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Source: Naija.ng
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