Acceptable overseas qualifications

If your primary medical qualification is from outside the UK and is not a relevant European qualification, we need to make sure it’s acceptable in the UK. 

As part of your application, you'll need to send us a copy of your qualification. 

There are some qualifications we already know aren't accepted in the UK, or are only accepted in some cases. We list them in this guide.

You should check whether your qualification is acceptable before you start an application with us.

Once you have checked your primary medical qualification meets our acceptability criteria, you'll need to have it (and your acceptable postgraduate qualification, if applicable) independently verified before we can grant your registration with a licence to practise. Read about what this means for you.

Why read this guide?
To find out how we assess qualifications and whether yours is acceptable. 
Next steps
If you have an acceptable qualification, you can apply using GMC Online. 
  1. Summary
  2. Our criteria for acceptable overseas qualifications
  3. Overseas medical qualifications we do not accept
  4. Overseas medical qualifications we may accept
  1. Qualifications not listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools
  2. Medical training requirements
  3. Glossary
Next Our criteria for acceptable overseas qualifications

Related content

World Directory of Medical Schools Check if your medical school is listed on the World Directory.
Apply for Registration If you have an acceptable qualification, apply to join the register here.