The United Kingdom Medical Licensing Assessment (UKMLA) is a mandatory exam for all doctors who wish to practice medicine in the UK. There is no single "UKMLA certificate," but passing both parts of the assessment is required for registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and obtaining a license to practice.

About UKMLA

Who needs to take the UKMLA?

The UKMLA is required for UK medical students graduating from 2024-2025 onwards and International Medical Graduates (IMGs) applying for GMC registration from 2024, replacing the PLAB exam for IMGs.

The UKMLA has two mandatory parts:

1. Applied Knowledge Test (AKT): A computer-based, multiple-choice exam testing the application of medical knowledge.

2. Clinical and Professional Skills Assessment (CPSA): A practical OSCE using simulated patient scenarios to assess clinical skills.

What the UKMLA consists of

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Will the MLA be similar to PLAB?

The PLAB is the current exam some international medical graduates take when applying for a licence to practise medicine in the UK. You can find more information, including who is required to complete the exam, in our PLAB Guide.

Although there will undoubtedly be differences between the MLA and the PLAB – they’re different exams after all – there are similarities too, mainly:

• The exam is made up of two parts.

• The AKT (the first part of the MLA) and the PLAB 1 are both theory-based exams with multiple choice questions.

• The CPSA ( the second part of the MLA) and the PLAB 2 are both practical exams. For each, you’ll be given scenarios reflecting real-life settings and patient interactions.

• You need to pass the AKT before you can take the CPSA; the same rule applies for passing PLAB 1 before taking PLAB 2.

• The same number of resits are available – you can attempt the MLA and the PLAB up to 4 times.

And remember, although the PLAB is not changing to the MLA, the PLAB blueprint has been replaced with the MLA content map from 2024, so the exam will assess you against the MLA criteria rather than the current PLAB criteria.

❓ FAQs

Is UKMLA mandatory for IMGs?

Yes. All doctors must pass UKMLA to register with GMC.

Can I access real exam questions?

Yes. We offer verified insights from recent UKMLA cycles.

How does score upgrade work?

We ethically support borderline candidates with verified score improvement strategies.

Is licensing support GMC-approved?

We guide you through GMC registration using verified pathways.

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