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IELTS for Doctors

Doctors face some of the highest IELTS requirements for professional registration abroad.

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Requirements by Country

CountryOverall ScoreModuleRegistration Body
United Kingdom7.5AcademicGMC
Australia7AcademicAMC
Canada7AcademicMCC
New Zealand7.5AcademicMCNZ

Preparation Tips for Doctors

1

UK GMC requires one of the highest IELTS scores of any profession

2

OET is accepted as an alternative by most medical councils

3

Practice explaining medical conditions in simple language

4

Focus on writing — medical documentation requires clarity

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