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Where to begin
Is the AMC pathway right for you, what order the steps come in, what it costs and whether a UK, Canadian or US exam changes your route.
- Do I still need the AMC exams if I have passed PLAB?Possibly not. Australia has a competent authority pathway with no AMC exams, but passing PLAB alone does not qualify you. You also need the experience that goes with it.
- How much does the AMC pathway cost? Every fee from verification to registrationVerification, the AMC portfolio, the MCQ, the clinical exam and Ahpra registration add up to about A$7,878 plus US$255 on the standard pathway. Here is each fee and what the total leaves out.
- Which English test score do I need to register as a doctor in Australia?For tests taken on or after 23 April 2026 the minimums are IELTS Academic 7 overall, OET 350 or 360 in each part, PTE Academic 63 and TOEFL iBT 91. Here are the full scores, the validity rules and the sitting limits.