This exam is taken by internationally-educated nurses, midwives, and nursing associates, as well as those returning to practice after a significant break. Passing the OSCE is the final requirement to gain registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and be able to practise in the UK.
Pass mark 28/4045 minutesReal test fee £794Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)How many can I get wrong?
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Q1. According to the NEWS2 chart, what score is assigned to a patient with a respiratory rate of 23 breaths per minute?
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
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✓ Answer: C. 2
A respiratory rate between 21 and 24 breaths per minute scores 2 on the NEWS2 chart, indicating a medium level of clinical risk.
Q2. You are planning care for a post-operative patient who reports pain (8/10), feels anxious about their upcoming discharge, has a dry surgical wound, and has not opened their bowels for 3 days. Which problem requires the most immediate priority?
A. Anxiety
B. Risk of infection
C. Acute pain
D. Constipation
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✓ Answer: C. Acute pain
According to the hierarchy of needs, acute pain is a physiological priority that severely impacts comfort, recovery, and the ability to address other issues.
Q3. During the evaluation phase, a patient expresses they are unhappy with their progress, even though their clinical observations are stable. How should the nurse respond?
A. Reassure the patient that their observations are fine and they shouldn't worry.
B. Acknowledge the patient's feelings and explore their concerns and perspective.
C. Explain that the care plan is written by experts and is clinically appropriate.
D. Document the patient's comments in the notes for the doctor to review later.
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✓ Answer: B. Acknowledge the patient's feelings and explore their concerns and perspective.
Patient-centred care requires involving the patient. The nurse must actively listen to and explore the patient's perspective as a crucial part of the evaluation process.
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Who has to sit the NMC Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
Who needs a NMC Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)?
Internationally educated nurses and midwives for NMC registration in the UK, especially non-EU/EEA trained.
The real NMC Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE): format
How many questions are in the NMC Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)?
The real NMC Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) has 10 questions and lasts 180 minutes. Our mock uses 40 questions in 45 minutes.
What is the NMC Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) pass mark?
Real exam pass mark: Must pass all 10 stations; no simple numerical pass mark. Each station assessed against structured criteria. Failing a critical safety step fails that station. Our mock marks you at 28 out of 40, the threshold we mark against.
What it costs, and what a resit costs
How much does the NMC Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) cost?
Real exam fee: £794. Resit fee: £397 (up to 7 failed stations); £794 (8-10 failed stations). Rebooking after a fail: 10 days minimum between resits. After 3rd fail, wait 6 months for new application.
How hard is it
How hard is the NMC Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)?
Difficulty: Challenging due to testing real clinical performance, UK-specific protocols, observation, and strict time limits.
Why people fail it
Why do people fail the NMC Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)?
Poor time management / rushing through stations.
Inaccurate or incomplete documentation, including NEWS2 scoring.
Figures for the real exam from vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com, checked October 2026. Fees and rules change, so confirm with the test provider before you book.
NMC Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE): common questions
Frequently asked
How long do you get?
The test is timed at 45 minutes. Our full mock runs on the same clock so you can practise your pacing.
Are these the real exam questions?
No. Our questions are original and written to match the current syllabus, so they give realistic practice without copying the official paper. Every answer comes with a plain-English explanation. Always confirm current rules and content with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).