{"id":23477,"date":"2024-08-21T12:34:33","date_gmt":"2024-08-21T12:34:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/?p=23477"},"modified":"2025-08-18T18:16:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T18:16:13","slug":"what-is-the-english-language-test-ielts-pte-oet-score-required-for-an-overseas-pharmacist-to-get-registered-with-ahpra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eliteexpertise.com\/blog\/what-is-the-english-language-test-ielts-pte-oet-score-required-for-an-overseas-pharmacist-to-get-registered-with-ahpra\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the English language Test (IELTS\/PTE\/OET) score required for an overseas pharmacist to get registered with AHPRA?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Learn about the language proficiency requirements for healthcare professionals in Australia. Explore the criteria set by AHPRA, PTE Academic, and OET, which play a crucial role in determining eligibility for registration, immigration, and academic admissions in fields like pharmacy, nursing, and medicine.<\/p>\nArief Mohammad<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n\n

\"English<\/figure>\n\n

IELTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

AHPRA\u2019s registration standards typically require a minimum overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components for registration in certain professions, such as pharmacy, nursing, or medicine.<\/p>\n\n

\"IELTS<\/figure>\n\n

A minimum score of 7 in each band is required for AHPRA registration.<\/p>\n\n

PTE<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

PTE Academic<\/a><\/strong> is a computer-based test administered at testing centers and achieving a minimum score of 65 overall and 65 in each communicative skill is required for many purposes, including immigration and academic admissions.<\/p>\n\n

\"PTE\n\tReading-<\/figure>\n\n

A minimum score of 65 in each band is required for AHPRA registration<\/p>\n

Also Read:\u00a0<\/strong>Master PTE Exam Preparation with Our Expert Course<\/a><\/p>\n\n

OET<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

The OET (Occupational English Test) assesses the language proficiency of healthcare professionals. To meet the requirements, you typically need to achieve a score \u2018B\u2019 in each of the four components: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.<\/p>\n\n

\"OET\n\tReading-<\/figure>\n\n

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