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NMC Midwifery Test of Competence Part 1 CBT

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Key Facts: NMC Midwifery OSCE Exam

10

OSCE stations

NMC OSCE page

4 APIE

Linked scenario stations

NMC OSCE page

4 skills

Practical skills stations

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2 written

Professional values and EBP stations

NMC OSCE booklet

GBP794

OSCE fee

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3 attempts

Maximum OSCE attempts per application

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For 2026 planning, uk-nmc-midwifery-part2 should be represented as NMC Test of Competence Part 2 OSCE for midwives. Official current facts include 10 stations, four APIE stations, four skills stations, two written professional stations, GBP794 fee, GBP397 reduced resit fee for seven or fewer failed stations, station-level pass requirements, red-flag station failure, results usually within five working days, three OSCE attempts per application, at least 10 days between attempts, and six-month wait after a failed third attempt.

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1What is the NMC Test of Competence Part 2 OSCE designed to assess for a midwifery applicant?
A.Only the applicant's written knowledge of midwifery law
B.The applicant's practical clinical and communication skills
C.Only the applicant's ability to calculate medicines without patient interaction
D.The applicant's employment history and professional references
Explanation: The OSCE is Part 2 of the NMC Test of Competence and is a practical examination. It assesses whether an applicant can demonstrate safe clinical and communication skills in simulated practice scenarios.
2A midwifery applicant asks whether the OSCE is the same as the CBT. Which answer is most accurate?
A.Yes. The OSCE and CBT are two names for the same written exam.
B.Yes. The OSCE replaces the CBT for all midwifery applicants.
C.No. The OSCE is an optional training course and the CBT is the only required exam.
D.No. The OSCE is the Part 2 practical exam, while the CBT is a separate part of the Test of Competence.
Explanation: The CBT and OSCE are separate components of the Test of Competence. The OSCE is the Part 2 practical examination and focuses on clinical and communication skills.
3Which statement best describes the order in which a midwifery applicant may take the CBT and OSCE?
A.The CBT and OSCE can be taken in either order.
B.The CBT must always be passed before the OSCE can be booked.
C.The OSCE must always be passed before the CBT can be booked.
D.The CBT and OSCE must be taken on the same day.
Explanation: The CBT and OSCE can be taken in either order. However, both parts must be passed before the applicant can continue with registration or readmission.
4A midwifery applicant has passed the OSCE but has not yet passed the CBT. What must happen before they can continue with registration or readmission?
A.They can continue because the OSCE is the final practical exam.
B.They must wait five working days and then proceed automatically.
C.They must pass the CBT as well as the OSCE.
D.They must retake the OSCE because it cannot be passed before the CBT.
Explanation: Both the CBT and OSCE must be passed before the applicant can continue with NMC registration or readmission. The order does not remove the requirement to pass both parts.
5What is the required time limit for passing both the CBT and OSCE in the NMC Test of Competence?
A.Within 6 months
B.Within 1 year
C.Within 2 years
D.Within 5 years
Explanation: Applicants must pass both the CBT and OSCE within 2 years. This is separate from the overall validity period of the full Test of Competence.
6After a midwifery applicant has passed the full Test of Competence, how long is the full ToC valid?
A.5 years
B.1 year
C.2 years
D.3 years
Explanation: Once the full Test of Competence has been passed, it is valid for 5 years. The applicant must still follow NMC registration or readmission requirements.
7A candidate passed the CBT 25 months ago and has not yet passed the OSCE. Which statement is most accurate?
A.They have met the time requirement because the full ToC is valid for 5 years.
B.They can continue if they book the OSCE within the next five working days.
C.They only need to pay the reduced OSCE resit fee.
D.They have not met the requirement to pass both the CBT and OSCE within 2 years.
Explanation: The CBT and OSCE must be passed within 2 years. A 25-month gap means the applicant has exceeded that two-year requirement, even though the full ToC is valid for 5 years after both parts are passed.
8Which organisation is responsible for approving OSCE test providers for the Test of Competence?
A.The candidate's employer
B.The Nursing and Midwifery Council
C.The local maternity unit
D.The candidate's recruitment agency
Explanation: The OSCE is part of the NMC Test of Competence. The NMC identifies approved OSCE providers for candidates to use when booking the practical exam.
9Which list contains approved OSCE providers named by the NMC for the Test of Competence?
A.University of Edinburgh, Cardiff University, King's College London, and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
B.Oxford Brookes, University of Northampton, Ulster University, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, and Northumbria
C.Pearson VUE, Prometric, IELTS, and OET
D.Any UK university with a midwifery programme
Explanation: The named approved providers are Oxford Brookes, University of Northampton, Ulster University, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, and Northumbria. Candidates must also note provider updates, including centre closures.
10Which approved OSCE provider had an important update that its OSCE centre closed on 19 February 2026?
A.Oxford Brookes
B.University of Northampton
C.Ulster University
D.Northumbria
Explanation: Northumbria was listed as an approved provider, but the important update is that the Northumbria OSCE centre closed on 19 February 2026.

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