Which OMSB exam should I take? OMSB runs 24 different computer-based exams through Pearson VUE, each with its own code, blueprint and pass mark — plus the OMRSE for doctors applying to residency. This guide maps every profession to its exam so you can start preparing for the right one.
- General practitioners sit the OEGP; residency applicants sit the OMRSE.
- Specialists sit the OE exam for their specialty (e.g. OEIM, OEPEDS, OEGS).
- Nurses sit OEN (bachelor) or OEN-Diploma.
- Pharmacists sit OEP; assistant pharmacists sit OEAP.
- Laboratory, physiotherapy and dietetics each have their own exam.
General practitioners and residency applicants
| Exam | For | Format |
|---|---|---|
| OEGP | General practitioners seeking employment in Oman | 150 MCQs · 2 h 45 · pass 60% |
| OMRSE | Graduates applying to OMSB residency programmes | 150 MCQs · 2 h 45 · pass 60% |
The OEGP and OMRSE share the same six domains — Medicine, Surgery, Women’s Health, Emergency, Public/Community Health and Child Health. Explore every programme in our residency programmes hub.
Specialist physicians
Each specialist exam is 100 MCQs in 2 h 30 min with a 65% pass mark:
- OEA – Anesthesia
- OED – Dermatology
- OEDR – Diagnostic Radiology
- OEEM – Emergency Medicine
- OEENT – Otolaryngology (ENT)
- OEFM – Family Medicine
- OEGS – General Surgery
- OEIM – Internal Medicine
- OEOG – Obstetrics & Gynecology
- OEOPTH – Ophthalmology
- OEORTHO – Orthopedics
- OEPEDS – Pediatrics
- OEPSY – Psychiatry
Dentists
Nurses
- OEN – Bachelor-prepared nurses (100 MCQs, pass 60%)
- OEN-Diploma – Diploma nurses (100 MCQs, pass 50%)
Pharmacy
Allied health
- OEMLS – Medical Laboratory Scientists (pass 55%)
- OEPH – Physiotherapists (pass 55%)
- OEDIET – Dietitians (pass 55%)
Exam lists, fees and pass marks are taken from the current OMSB booklets and can change. Confirm your code on the OMSB e-portal before paying — see our registration guide.
Frequently asked questions
Which OMSB exam does a GP take?
The Omani Examination for General Practitioners (OEGP).
Is the OMRSE the same as the OEGP?
They share the same six domains and format, but the OMRSE is the selection exam for OMSB residency programmes, while the OEGP is for GP employment.
Which exam do nurses take?
Bachelor-prepared nurses sit the OEN; diploma nurses sit the OEN-Diploma.
Is there an exam for every specialty?
OMSB currently publishes 13 specialist physician OE exams. If your specialty is not listed, check with OMSB.
Which exam do dentists take?
General dentists sit the OEGD; orthodontists sit the OEORDNT.
What about pharmacy technicians?
Assistant pharmacists sit the OEAP.
How much does each exam cost?
About 220 USD for physicians and dentists, 200 USD for nursing, pharmacy and allied health, and 130 USD for the OMRSE (2025–2026 booklets).
Where do I sit the exam?
At the OMSB National Test Center in Muscat or at a Pearson VUE test centre worldwide.
Can I take the exam before moving to Oman?
Yes — Pearson VUE delivers the exams at test centres worldwide.
Where can I see the blueprint for my exam?
Every exam page on our site shows the official blueprint domain by domain.
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