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OET requirements for Medical Council Malta (MCMSE)

For the Medical Council Malta statutory examination (MCMSE), OET Medicine grade B (350 or above) is required in every component; results can be drawn from at most two certificates, with sittings within one year and both certificates less than one year old at submission.

Last checked 26 Oct 2026Lines from 5 Oct 2023Official source ↗

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Minimum OET scores

0–500 per sub-test
350Listening
350Reading
350Writing
350Speaking

This is English evidence for eligibility to sit the MCMSE, rather than a promise of registration. Certificates must also remain valid on the examination date.

The rules around the lines

Lines apply
English evidence policy for medical practitioners taking MCMSE, stated as of 5 October 2023.
Combining sittings
At most two certificates. Both sittings within one year; certificates less than one year old at submission.
OET@Home
Not confirmed by this source. Check the exact delivery mode with the regulator before booking.
Validity
Both certificates less than one year old on submission and valid on examination day.
Single sub-test resit
Confirm regulator acceptance before booking a single sub-test.
Version
OET Medicine.
Check with the regulator: we couldn't confirm oET@Home and other delivery-mode acceptance from an official source.

Questions candidates ask

What OET scores are required?

For the Medical Council Malta statutory examination (MCMSE), OET Medicine grade B (350 or above) is required in every component; results can be drawn from at most two certificates, with sittings within one year and both certificates less than one year old at submission.

Can I combine OET results?

At most two certificates, sittings within one year and both certificates less than one year old at submission.

Does this also apply to every healthcare profession?

This is English evidence for eligibility to sit the MCMSE, rather than a promise of registration. Certificates must also remain valid on the examination date.

Sources

Last checked 26 Oct 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official page before you book or apply.