OMSB exam 2026: pass marks, fees and format
The OMSB Occupational Classification exams for an Oman licence, from OMSB and Pearson VUE: 23 computer-based exams with published pass marks and USD fees, Pearson VUE booking, results in 24 hours and attempts. Everything here comes from OMSB's own published documents, listed at the end of the page. For the full licence process see the OMSB licence guide.
- 50-65%
- Pass mark
- 100 MCQs, 150 min
- Format
- No set maximum
- Attempts
- Pearson VUE
- Delivered by
OMSB exam: the quick answer
Quick answer
How the OMSB licensing exam works
OMSB (Oman Medical Specialty Board - licensing exams for the Ministry of Health Oman) licenses healthcare professionals in Sultanate of Oman. Its licensing exam is delivered by Pearson VUE, with pass marks of 50-65% set exam by exam. The first step is: Check which OC exam you sit.
- Regulator
- Oman Medical Specialty Board - licensing exams for the Ministry of Health Oman (OMSB)
- Covers
- Sultanate of Oman
- Exam format
- Computer-based Occupational Classification (OC) exams
- Delivered by
- Pearson VUE
- Pass mark
- 50-65%
- Exam fee
- USD 220 (about OMR 80) / USD 200 (about OMR 80) per attempt
- Attempts
- No set maximum
- Results
- A score report emailed to your registered address within 24 hours of the exam
- First step
- Check which OC exam you sit
Last reviewed: September 2026, from the regulator's own documents
OMSB exam by profession
The exams candidates ask about most, with OMSB's published figures. All 23 are on the OMSB pass marks page.
| Exam | Questions | Duration | Fee | Pass mark | Practise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omani Examination for Anesthesia (OEA)OEA | 100 | 150 minutes | USD 220 | 65% | Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319 |
| Omani Examination for Assistant Pharmacists (OEAP)OEAP | 100 | 150 minutes | USD 200 | 55% | Free mockQuestion bank · AED 269 |
| Omani Examination for Dermatology (OED)OED | 100 | 150 minutes | USD 220 | 65% | Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319 |
| Omani Examination for Diagnostic Radiology (OEDR)OEDR | 100 | 150 minutes | USD 220 | 65% | Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319 |
| Omani Examination for Dietitians (OEDIET)OEDIET | 100 | 150 minutes | USD 200 | 55% | Free mockQuestion bank · AED 269 |
| Omani Examination for Emergency Medicine (OEEM)OEEM | 100 | 150 minutes | USD 220 | 65% | Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319 |
| Omani Examination for ENT (OEENT)OEENT | 100 | 150 minutes | USD 220 | 65% | Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319 |
| Omani Examination for Family Medicine (OEFM)OEFM | 100 | 150 minutes | USD 220 | 65% | Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319 |
| Omani Examination for General Dentistry (OEGD)OEGD | 100 | 150 minutes | USD 220 | 65% | Free mockQuestion bank · AED 379 |
| Omani Examination for General Surgery (OEGS)OEGS | 100 | 150 minutes | USD 220 | 65% | Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319 |
| Omani Examination for General Practitioners (OEGP)OEGP | 150 | 165 minutes | USD 220 | 60% | Free mockQuestion bank · AED 379 |
| Omani Examination for Internal Medicine (OEIM)OEIM | 100 | 150 minutes | USD 220 | 65% | Free mockQuestion bank · AED 319 |
How to register and book the OMSB exam
OMSB's own process, in order.
- 1
Check which OC exam you sit
OMSB runs a separate Occupational Classification exam for each licensed title - see the list below.
- 2
Create a Pearson VUE account
Register at pearsonvue.com/omsb and schedule your exam.
- 3
Confirm the booking
Pearson emails a booking confirmation within 48 hours with the date and location.
- 4
Sit at a centre
At OMSB's National Test Center at Innovation Park Muscat or a Pearson VUE centre abroad. Omani nationals bring a government photo ID; everyone else brings a valid passport.
- 5
Get your score report
Emailed to you within 24 hours.
The OMSB exam, explained
On this page
- What are the OMSB Occupational Classification exams?
- Who has to sit the OMSB exam, and who is exempt?
- What are the OMSB exam format, pass marks and fees?
- How do I book the OMSB exam through Pearson VUE?
- What are the exam-day rules for OMSB at Pearson VUE?
- Can I reschedule or cancel an OMSB exam?
- When do I get my OMSB result, and how long is it valid?
- How many times can I retake the OMSB exam?
- Do I need DataFlow verification for Oman, and is there a viva?
- What mistakes do OMSB candidates make?
- How do I prepare for the OMSB exam?
What are the OMSB Occupational Classification exams?
OMSB runs a computer-based Occupational Classification (OC) exam for each licensed title in Oman. OMSB says they help ensure candidates meet its standards, and the Ministry of Health and other government and private institutions use them for licensing. OMSB lists these exams: Anesthesia (OEA), Assistant Pharmacists (OEAP), Dermatology (OED), Diagnostic Radiology (OEDR), Dietitians (OEDIET), Emergency Medicine (OEEM), ENT (OEENT), Family Medicine (OEFM), General Dentistry (OEGD), General Surgery (OEGS), General Practitioners (OEGP), Internal Medicine (OEIM), Medical Laboratory Specialists (OEMLS), Nurses - BSN (OEN), Nurses - Diploma (OEN - Diploma), Obstetrics and Gynecology (OEOG), Ophthalmology (OEOPTH), Orthodontists (OEORDNT), Orthopedics (OEORTHO), Pediatrics (OEPEDS), Pharmacists (OEP), Physiotherapists (OEPH), Psychiatry (OEPSY).
OMSB publishes a content outline booklet for each exam on its Occupational Classification page. The linked titles go to our question banks, which cover the same clinical blueprint.
Know where you stand before you pay the exam fee. Our free mocks are timed at exam pace and scored against the published pass mark, domain by domain. No sign-up.
Take a free mock testWho has to sit the OMSB exam, and who is exempt?
OMSB describes the OC exams as mandatory for candidates who want to work in Omani health institutions. The page does not publish an exemption list or eligibility criteria.
Exemptions for fellowship or board holders are decided case by case by OMSB and the Ministry of Health, and are not set out on the exam page. If you hold a recognised fellowship, ask before paying: see our OMSB specialist licensing guide or request a free eligibility assessment.
What are the OMSB exam format, pass marks and fees?
OMSB's exam booklets give each exam's question count, time, pass mark and fee. Most are 100 MCQs in 2 hours 30 minutes. The General Practitioners exam (OEGP) is 150 MCQs in 2 hours 45 minutes with a 60% pass mark and a USD 220 fee.
Physician specialties, General Dentistry (OEGD) and Orthodontists pass at 65% and cost USD 220. Pharmacists (OEP) and BSN Nurses (OEN) pass at 60% and cost USD 200. Dietitians, Physiotherapists, Medical Laboratory Specialists and Assistant Pharmacists pass at 55% and cost USD 200, and the Nursing Diploma exam passes at 50% for USD 200. OMSB's booklets list every exam.
The Oman Medical Residency Selection Examination (150 MCQs, USD 130) is a residency-selection exam, not a licensing exam.
How do I book the OMSB exam through Pearson VUE?
Create a Pearson VUE account at pearsonvue.com/omsb, choose your OC exam and a centre, and pay. Pearson emails a booking confirmation within 48 hours. OMSB does not publish how far ahead slots must be booked.
Exams run at the OMSB National Test Center at Innovation Park Muscat and at Pearson VUE centres worldwide. You pay by Visa or Mastercard online or by phone. Online payment is unavailable in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Lebanon, Nigeria, Pakistan and Tanzania, where Pearson VUE directs candidates to alternatives such as bank transfer vouchers. In Lebanon and Pakistan, booking at the centre is by cash at least two business days before the exam.
Each new booking is paid separately. Our test centre guide and licensing timeline calculator help you plan.
What are the exam-day rules for OMSB at Pearson VUE?
Arrive 30 minutes early. If you arrive more than 15 minutes after your start time, you may be refused admission. Printing your booking confirmation is recommended.
Omani nationals bring one valid government-issued photo ID (civil or national ID, driving licence or passport). Everyone else brings a valid passport. Your name must match exactly across all documents, including middle names if you have them. Pearson VUE's accommodations page covers adjustments for disabilities.
Can I reschedule or cancel an OMSB exam?
Yes. Rescheduling at least 48 hours before the exam is free, and cancelling at least 48 hours before earns a full refund, paid back to the same card in 10 to 14 business days. Within 48 hours you may lose the fee.
When do I get my OMSB result, and how long is it valid?
Your score report is emailed within 24 hours of finishing. Pearson VUE says lost score reports cannot be reissued, but OMSB issues a certification letter on request using a form on its exam page.
OMSB does not publish a validity period for a pass on its exam page, so ask OMSB or your employer before the result is submitted to the Ministry of Health. Do not assume it never expires.
How many times can I retake the OMSB exam?
Pearson VUE's OMSB page says there is currently no maximum number of attempts, and retakes follow OMSB's own policies. OMSB's exam page publishes no waiting period, so confirm the rule for your exam with OMSB (+968 24181137) before rebooking.
Plan your restudy before paying again: see our guide to retaking a failed GCC exam.
Do I need DataFlow verification for Oman, and is there a viva?
DataFlow Group states that it provides OMSB's credential verification for healthcare professionals applying to practise in Oman. In our experience, a standard Oman verification takes about 6 to 10 weeks, so start it alongside exam booking. DataFlow says reports transfer in 5 days when no extra documents are needed. See our DataFlow guide and OMSB specialist guide.
None of OMSB's published exam booklets or Pearson VUE's OMSB page mentions a viva. Some consultancies report an oral viva in Muscat after the written exam for some applicants, but the reports conflict on who must sit it, so we cannot confirm it. Ask OMSB whether it applies to your title.
What mistakes do OMSB candidates make?
Common mistakes are booking the wrong exam code, using a passport name that differs from the registration, arriving late, and rescheduling inside the 48-hour window. Another is relying on an old figure: the pass marks differ by exam, from 50% to 65%.
Candidates also forget that DataFlow is a separate, slow step. See common GCC licence mistakes, and good standing certificates.
How do I prepare for the OMSB exam?
Prepare against your title's content outline under timed conditions. Our free timed mock tests show your weakest domains, question practice builds recall, and the question banks give you full-length papers with a rationale for every answer.
For the full Oman licence route, including the Ministry of Health application, see our Oman licence guide.
Not sure which OMSB exam you sit - or whether you are exempt?
Your exam depends on your profession, title and qualifications. We confirm your exact OMSB route before you spend anything.
Attempts, re-sits and results
Attempts
Pearson VUE's official OMSB page states there is currently no maximum number of exam attempts; retakes follow OMSB's own policies, so confirm the rule for your exam with OMSB before rebooking.
Results
A score report emailed to your registered address within 24 hours of the exam.
Prepare for the OMSB exam
Original exam-style questions written to the published blueprints, with a rationale and reference for every answer - start free with a timed mock. All question banks.
79 question banks for titles OMSB licenses. Search your job or pick your field.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Full-length papers covering all 11 official nursing domains.
Midwife
Antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal, emergencies and midwifery ethics.
Pharmacist
Therapeutics, calculations, compounding, law and pharmacovigilance.
Physiotherapist
MSK, neuro, cardiopulmonary, electrotherapy and professional practice.
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Chemistry, haematology, microbiology, blood bank and QC.
Radiographer
Positioning, physics, radiation protection, CT/MRI and patient care.
General Practitioner (GP)
Full-length papers across all 13 GP domains, the widest bank we publish.
Dentist (General)
Restorative, endodontics, perio, prostho, oral surgery and ethics.
Internal Medicine
Exam-length papers covering every published domain for Internal Medicine.
Cardiology
Exam-length papers covering every published domain for Cardiology.
Orthopedic Surgery
Exam-length papers covering every published domain for Orthopedic Surgery.
Dermatology
Exam-length papers covering every published domain for Dermatology.
Neurology
Exam-length papers covering every published domain for Neurology.
Pediatrics
Exam-length papers covering every published domain for Pediatrics.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Exam-length papers covering every published domain for Obstetrics & Gynecology.
General Surgery
Exam-length papers covering every published domain for General Surgery.
Anesthesiology
Exam-length papers covering every published domain for Anesthesiology.
Diagnostic Radiology
Exam-length papers covering every published domain for Diagnostic Radiology.
Emergency Medicine
Exam-length papers covering every published domain for Emergency Medicine.
Psychiatry
Exam-length papers covering every published domain for Psychiatry.
Family Medicine
Exam-length papers covering every published domain for Family Medicine.
Ophthalmology
Exam-length papers covering every published domain for Ophthalmology.
Otolaryngology (ENT)
Exam-length papers covering every published domain for Otolaryngology (ENT).
Urology
Exam-length papers covering every published domain for Urology.
Gastroenterology
Exam-length papers covering every published domain for Gastroenterology.
Pulmonology
Exam-length papers covering every published domain for Pulmonology.
Pharmacy Technician
Exam-length papers built to the published Pharmacy Technician blueprint.
Occupational Therapist
Exam-length papers built to the published Occupational Therapist blueprint.
Respiratory Therapist
Exam-length papers built to the published Respiratory Therapist blueprint.
Speech & Language Pathologist
Exam-length papers built to the published Speech & Language Pathologist blueprint.
Anatomic Pathology
Surgical pathology, cytopathology, autopsy, molecular and lab management.
Clinical Pathology
Chemical pathology, haematopathology, transfusion, microbiology and QC.
Community & Public Health Medicine
Epidemiology, biostatistics, screening, health policy and outbreak control.
Critical Care Medicine
Shock, ventilation, sepsis, renal and neuro critical care, ethics.
Endocrinology
Diabetes, thyroid, adrenal, pituitary, bone and reproductive endocrinology.
Forensic Medicine
Thanatology, injuries, toxicology, sexual offences and medical law.
Medical Microbiology
Bacteriology, virology, mycology, infection control and stewardship.
Nephrology
AKI, CKD, glomerular disease, dialysis, transplant and electrolytes.
Neurosurgery
Neurotrauma, tumours, vascular, spine, paediatric and functional neurosurgery.
Pediatric Surgery
Neonatal surgery, abdomen, urology, oncology and paediatric trauma.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Stroke, spinal cord, brain injury, amputee, MSK and electrodiagnosis.
Plastic Surgery
Reconstruction, burns, hand, craniofacial, breast and aesthetic surgery.
Reproductive Medicine & Infertility
Infertility work-up, ART and IVF, endocrinology and early pregnancy.
Rheumatology
Inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue disease, vasculitis and biologics.
Sports Medicine
Sports injuries, exercise physiology, concussion, imaging and rehabilitation.
Vascular Surgery
Aortic, carotid, peripheral arterial, venous and endovascular surgery.
Endodontics
Pulp and periapical diagnosis, root canal treatment, retreatment and surgery.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Exodontia, trauma, pathology, orthognathic surgery and medical emergencies.
Orthodontics
Growth, cephalometrics, malocclusion, appliances and biomechanics.
Pediatric Dentistry
Behaviour, caries risk, pulp therapy, trauma and special-needs care.
Periodontics
2017 classification, non-surgical and surgical therapy, implants.
Prosthodontics
Fixed, removable, implant and maxillofacial prosthodontics, occlusion.
Restorative Dentistry
Caries management, adhesives, indirect restorations and treatment planning.
Implantology
Planning, osseointegration, surgery, grafting, prosthetics and complications.
Dental Hygienist
Periodontal assessment, scaling, prevention, radiography and infection control.
Dental Assistant
Chairside assisting, instruments, materials, sterilisation and radiography.
Dental Lab Technician
Dental materials, crown and bridge, dentures, orthodontic appliances.
Assistant Nurse
Basic care, vital signs, safety, infection control and communication.
Clinical Pharmacy
Pharmacotherapy, TDM, renal and hepatic dosing, critical care and ID.
Optometrist
Refraction, binocular vision, contact lenses, ocular disease and low vision.
Clinical Dietitian & Nutritionist
Medical nutrition therapy, assessment, enteral and parenteral nutrition.
Clinical Psychologist
Assessment, DSM-5-TR diagnosis, CBT and evidence-based therapies, ethics.
Audiologist
Audiometry, tympanometry, OAE and ABR, hearing aids and vestibular testing.
Anesthesia Technologist
Anaesthesia machines, airway equipment, monitoring and theatre safety.
Dialysis Technologist
Haemodialysis principles, water treatment, vascular access and complications.
ECG Technologist
12-lead ECG, arrhythmias, Holter, stress testing and cardiac anatomy.
Operation Theatre Technologist
Asepsis, instrumentation, positioning, sterilisation and surgical safety.
Cardiac Perfusionist
Cardiopulmonary bypass, oxygenators, anticoagulation, ECMO and safety.
Prosthetics & Orthotics
Biomechanics, gait, lower and upper limb prostheses, spinal and limb orthoses.
Clinical Biochemistry
Analytical methods, organ function tests, endocrine assays and QC.
Hematology Laboratory
Blood cells, haemostasis, haemoglobinopathies, blood bank and QC.
Microbiology Laboratory
Culture, identification, susceptibility testing, serology and biosafety.
Central Sterile Services Technician
Decontamination, packaging, sterilisation methods, monitoring and tracking.
Cast Technician
Casting and splinting techniques, materials, complications and patient care.
Aesthetician / Beauty Therapist
Skin science, facials, peels, hair removal, hygiene and client safety.
Laser Hair Reduction
Laser physics, skin typing, parameters, safety and complication management.
Acupuncture Practitioner
Meridians and points, needling technique, indications, safety and ethics.
Ayurveda Practitioner
Ayurvedic principles, diagnosis, therapeutics, pharmacology and safety.
Homeopathy Practitioner
Materia medica, case taking, repertorisation, posology and safety.
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Read the guideOMSB exam by profession, A-Z
Every title OMSB licenses that we cover: the exam OMSB sets for it where it publishes one, free practice questions and the full bank.
- OMSB Acupuncture Practitioner examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Aesthetician / Beauty Therapist examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Anatomic Pathology examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Anesthesia Technologist examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Anesthesiology examOEA · 100 questions · pass 65% · free questions
- OMSB Assistant Nurse examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Audiologist examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Ayurveda Practitioner examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Cardiac Perfusionist examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Cardiology examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Cast Technician examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Central Sterile Services Technician examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Clinical Biochemistry examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Clinical Dietitian & Nutritionist examOEDIET · 100 questions · pass 55% · free questions
- OMSB Clinical Pathology examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Clinical Pharmacy examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Clinical Psychologist examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Community & Public Health Medicine examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Critical Care Medicine examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Dental Assistant examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Dental Hygienist examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Dental Lab Technician examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Dentist (General) examOEGD · 100 questions · pass 65% · free questions
- OMSB Dermatology examOED · 100 questions · pass 65% · free questions
- OMSB Diagnostic Radiology examOEDR · 100 questions · pass 65% · free questions
- OMSB Dialysis Technologist examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB ECG Technologist examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Emergency Medicine examOEEM · 100 questions · pass 65% · free questions
- OMSB Endocrinology examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Endodontics examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Family Medicine examOEFM · 100 questions · pass 65% · free questions
- OMSB Forensic Medicine examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Gastroenterology examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB General Practitioner (GP) examOEGP · 150 questions · pass 60% · free questions
- OMSB General Surgery examOEGS · 100 questions · pass 65% · free questions
- OMSB Hematology Laboratory examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Homeopathy Practitioner examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Implantology examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Internal Medicine examOEIM · 100 questions · pass 65% · free questions
- OMSB Laser Hair Reduction examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Medical Laboratory Technologist examOEMLS · 100 questions · pass 55% · free questions
- OMSB Medical Microbiology examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Microbiology Laboratory examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Midwife examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Nephrology examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Neurology examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Neurosurgery examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Obstetrics & Gynecology examOEOG · 100 questions · pass 65% · free questions
- OMSB Occupational Therapist examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Operation Theatre Technologist examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Ophthalmology examOEOPTH · 100 questions · pass 65% · free questions
- OMSB Optometrist examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Orthodontics examOEORDNT · 100 questions · pass 65% · free questions
- OMSB Orthopedic Surgery examOEORTHO · 100 questions · pass 65% · free questions
- OMSB Otolaryngology (ENT) examOEENT · 100 questions · pass 65% · free questions
- OMSB Pediatric Dentistry examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Pediatric Surgery examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Pediatrics examOEPEDS · 100 questions · pass 65% · free questions
- OMSB Periodontics examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Pharmacist examOEP · 100 questions · pass 60% · free questions
- OMSB Pharmacy Technician examOEAP · 100 questions · pass 55% · free questions
- OMSB Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Physiotherapist examOEPH · 100 questions · pass 55% · free questions
- OMSB Plastic Surgery examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Prosthetics & Orthotics examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Prosthodontics examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Psychiatry examOEPSY · 100 questions · pass 65% · free questions
- OMSB Pulmonology examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Radiographer examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Registered Nurse (RN) examOEN · 100 questions · pass 60% · free questions
- OMSB Reproductive Medicine & Infertility examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Respiratory Therapist examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Restorative Dentistry examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Rheumatology examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Speech & Language Pathologist examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Sports Medicine examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Urology examNo per-title figures published · free questions
- OMSB Vascular Surgery examNo per-title figures published · free questions
OMSB compared with the other GCC exams
Format, delivery, pass mark and attempts at every GCC regulator, from each one's own documents. Attempts at the four UAE authorities count towards one shared limit.
| Regulator | Covers | Format | Delivered by | Pass mark | Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DHA exam | Dubai | 150 MCQs, 3 hrs | Prometric | 50-70% | 3 across the UAE |
| DOH exam | Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra | Written + oral/OSCE | Pearson VUE | Pass / fail only | 3 across the UAE |
| SHA exam | Emirate of Sharjah | Set at assessment | Not published | Not published | 3 across the UAE |
| MOHAP exam | Northern Emirates - Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah | Computer-based | Prometric | Not published | 3 across the UAE |
| DCAS exam | Dubai emergency medical services | Prometric + practical | Prometric + DCAS practical | Not published | Not published |
| DHCA exam | Dubai Healthcare City free zone | MCQ, in English | Prometric | Pass / fail only | 3 per exam |
| SCFHS exam | Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | 200 MCQs, 240 min | Prometric | 40-65% | Up to 4 a year |
| QCHP exam | State of Qatar | 150 MCQs, 3 hrs | Prometric | 50-65% | 5 per scope |
| NHRA exam | Kingdom of Bahrain | Prometric CBT | Prometric | Not published | 4 in 3 years (pharmacy) |
| OMSB | Sultanate of Oman | 100 MCQs, 150 min | Pearson VUE | 50-65% | No set maximum |
| Kuwait MOH exam | State of Kuwait | 150 MCQs, 170 min | Prometric | 60-70% | 3, 6 weeks apart |
OMSB exam FAQs
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OMSB licensing by profession
Requirements, experience rules and salaries in Oman for your profession.
More on the OMSB exam
Sources - last reviewed September 2026
- OMSB - Occupational Classification exam booklets (2025-2026): Each exam's code, question count, duration, pass mark and fee.
- OMSB - Occupational Classification Testing: the OC exams, test centres and Pearson VUE registration.
- DataFlow Group - OMSB verification: DataFlow as OMSB credential verification provider; 5-day report transfer.
- Pearson VUE - Oman Medical Specialty Board (FAQ): booking, 48-hour reschedule and refund rules, results within 24 hours, no maximum attempts, ID and arrival rules.
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