Fees for assessments taken up to September 2025

• SQE1 – £1,888 (£944 for FLK1 and £944 for FLK2)
• SQE2 – £2,902

All fees are VAT exempt.

Fees for assessments from September 2025

The SRA has agreed an increase in the candidate fee for the SQE assessment (including resits) which will take effect for assessments from September 2025. It will therefore first apply to anyone booking to take the October 2025 SQE2.

• SQE1 – £1,934 (£967 for FLK1 and £967 for FLK2)
• SQE2 – SQE2 – £2,974

All fees are VAT exempt.

Paying for SQE1

You must book FLK1 and FLK2 separately but pay for them both in a single payment at time of booking. FLK1 and FLK2 must be taken in the same assessment window (unless an exemption applies or you have passed one and are resitting the other).

Paying for SQE2

You must book both the written and oral assessments together, and pay at the time of booking.

The fees you pay will depend on whether you have an exemption and what your exemption is for.

Learn more: Exemptions

Learn more: Payment methods

Cancellation fees

If you cancel your exam after you have paid for it, you may be charged a cancellation fee based on when you instruct us to cancel your booking. You must tell us in writing that you want to cancel your current booking. Please refer to Part D – Fees and Cancellation in the SQE Assessment Terms and Conditions

The cancellation charges are based on the timing of when you instruct us to cancel the booking.

Please note: we require requests for cancellation to be in writing via email, and suggest the use of the Model Cancellation Form (see Schedule 1 of the SQE Assessment Terms and Conditions for a copy).

Learn more: SQE Assessment Terms and Conditions

Resit fees for assessments taken up to September 2025

SQE1

If you fail FLK1 or FLK2, you will pay £944 to retake the exam you failed.

If you fail both FLK1 and FLK2, you will pay the full SQE1 fee of £1,888 to retake both exams.

SQE2

If you fail SQE2, you will pay the full amount of £2,902 to retake the exam.

All fees are VAT exempt.

Resit fees for assessments taken from September 2025

SQE1

If you fail FLK1 or FLK2, you will pay £967 to retake the exam you failed.

If you fail both FLK1 and FLK2, you will pay the full SQE1 fee of £1,934 to retake both exams.

SQE2

If you fail SQE2, you will pay the full amount of £ 2,974 to retake the exam.

All fees are VAT exempt.

Appeals

To appeal the decision of the SQE Award Board, you will pay the fees shown below:

• First stage appeal – £350 – refunded if your appeal is upheld
• Final appeal – £850 – refunded if your appeal is upheld

If a candidate makes an appeal, a clerical check will be completed as part of the process of the appeal.

PLAB 2 guide

There are two UKMLA CPSA (PLAB 2) exam centers in the UK, both located in Manchester. The centers are operated by the GMC (General Medical Council). The two addresses are:

1. GMC Clinical Assessment Centre, 3 Hardman Square, Manchester, M3 3EB. https://goo.gl/maps/FeC2f1WnQV2qrEyA9.
2. GMC Clinical Assessment Centre, 3 Hardman Street, Manchester, M3 3AW. https://goo.gl/maps/wbx1Q3LviXffuyTT8
3. Addresses for all GMC offices can be found on our Contact us page.

Overview of UKMLA CPSA (PLAB 2) Exam

1. It is an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) aligning with the UK Medical Licensing Assessment standards.
2. 16 clinical stations in total
3. 8 minutes spent at each station
4. 90-second interval between stations to reset and prepare
5. Two designated rest stations – time to pause and regroup
6. Exam duration is approximately 3 hours from start to finish

Exam Format & Assessment Domains

Each station assesses candidates across three domains:

1. Data-gathering, technical & assessment skills – history-taking, physical exams (e.g., CVS, respiratory, abdominal, mental state), practical tasks, interpreting investigations.
2. Clinical management skills – making diagnoses, explaining care and management plans.
3. Interpersonal skills – establishing rapport, informed consent, communication clarity, professionalism.

These domains reflect real-life clinical and professional expectations for an F2-level doctor in the UK

What Happens on the Day

1. A mix of simulated patients (actors), manikins, and equipment may be used in different scenarios.
2. You’ll be observed by an examiner (in-person, phone, or via camera) who does not intervene, except in rare cases.
3. You must not bring books, electronic devices, watches, or write down exam content during the test.
4. Lockers are provided: bring minimal belongings, switch off phone and store before
   entering the circuit.

UKMLA CPSA (PLAB 2) test dates

PLAB 2 test dates throughout the year. You can view available dates in our PLAB booking service via GMC Online. You can only do this once you have your PLAB 1 results.

When can you apply for an additional attempt?

To be eligible for an additional attempt for either PLAB 1 or 2 (after your fourth failed attempt), there must be at least 12 months between your fourth failed attempt and requesting an additional attempt.

You should undertake further learning to improve your medical knowledge and clinical skills. You must have completed either 12 months’ clinical practice or a post graduate qualification. If you have already had more than four failed attempts at either part of PLAB 1 or 2, you are no longer eligible to take the test or apply for an additional attempt.

If you are granted an additional attempt at PLAB 1, you may need to submit valid English language evidence for verification before you are able to book. If you are granted an additional attempt at PLAB 2, you may need to sit PLAB 1 again if your PLAB 1 validity has expired. This may also mean you have to submit further English language evidence in line with our PLAB 1 eligibility criteria.

How to apply for an additional attempt after your postgraduate qualification

Complete the application form and return it to us along with the evidence listed below to plab@gmc-uk.org.

Evidence required

1. A copy of your certificate from the awarding institution.
2. A copy of the course curriculum.

What happens after you’ve passed UKMLA AKT (PLAB 1) and UKMLA CPSA (PLAB 2)?

Once you’ve passed both parts, you can apply for registration with a licence to practise. Your application must be approved within two years of passing part 2 of the test. Once we approve your application and you gain registration you can work as a doctor in the UK.

Disclaimer

The information provided on this page is sourced directly from the General Medical Council (GMC) and is mandatory to follow. London Centre for Innovation Ltd shares this as guidance only and is not responsible for setting PLAB exam rules or procedures.