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How much is NZREX Clinical, and when are the next exam dates?
The Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) charges NZD 860.92 to apply for NZREX Clinical and NZD 4,966.94 for the exam, NZD 5,827.86 in all (next sittings 6 March 2027 and 4 September 2027), and a pass does not itself confer registration.
Checked 23 Oct 2026 · MCNZ ↗
Fees from 1 Jul 2026
| Step | Fee |
|---|---|
| NZREX Clinical applicationYou pay | NZD 860.92 |
| NZREX Clinical examination | NZD 4,966.94 |
| Registration in the provisional general scope, once you have a job offerWho pays varies | NZD 387.11 |
| Total, before any resit | NZD 6,214.97 |
The exam
| Format | A three-hour OSCE of 12 equally weighted stations |
|---|---|
| Dates | Next sittings 6 March 2027 and 4 September 2027 |
| How long a pass lasts | A pass is valid five years |
| Resits | Candidates may re-sit after receiving feedback |
Good to know
- Who can sit NZREX Clinical?
- An acceptable primary medical qualification; evidence of English valid within two years of the exam date; a pass within the last five years in PLAB Part 1, MCCQE Part I, the AMC MCQ, or USMLE Steps 1 and 2 CK; the degree and the prerequisite exam verified through ECFMG's EPIC (MyIntealth) before applying.
- Does a pass register me?
- No. The doctor must obtain a PGY1 job offer at an accredited training provider, then apply for the provisional general scope and complete the intern training programme and prevocational requirements.
- Can I use PLAB or the AMC exams instead?
- Yes: within the last five years the applicant has passed NZREX Clinical, or Parts 1 and 2 of the PLAB test, or the AMC MCQ and clinical examinations.
- How is my degree verified?
- The primary medical qualification (and for NZREX the prerequisite exam results) must be verified through ECFMG's EPIC service via MyIntealth before applying.
- What does practising cost once I am registered?
- The annual practising certificate is NZD 1,000.
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