OET REQUIREMENTS · NEW ZEALAND
OET requirements for MCNZ (New Zealand doctors): what score you need
The Medical Council of New Zealand regulates doctors in New Zealand and sets the English language evidence international medical graduates need.
OET Medicine is an accepted route. The required grade is the Council's to set and is reviewed, so confirm it before you plan.
THE OET REQUIREMENT
MCNZ has commonly required grade B, a numeric score of 350, in each of the four subtests on OET Medicine. Verify the current requirement on the MCNZ website.
WORTH CONFIRMING
Rules on combining sittings and result validity are set by MCNZ and change, so confirm the current terms directly with the Council.
LAST REVIEWED 6 JULY 2026
PREPARE FOR THE GRADE
Whatever the exact figure, Writing and Speaking are the subtests most candidates lose marks on. WardPass marks practice letters and role plays in seconds against the published OET criteria, and tracks a readiness estimate per subtest toward the 350 line, so you know whether you are on track before you sit the test.
Independent preparation service. Not affiliated with, or endorsed by, OET or Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment. This page is general guidance, not official advice; regulator requirements change, so always confirm the current rule with the regulator before booking or applying.