Professional registration
You must register with the professional registration body that’s relevant to your specialism to work as a healthcare professional in the UK.
Find out more about the professional registration body that applies to you below.
Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
The NMC is the regulatory body for nurses, midwives, and nursing associates in the UK. Here are the key steps for registering with the NMC:
- Check that you meet the NMC’s eligibility criteria
- Prepare your supporting documents
- Create an online account on the NMC website
- Select your application type based on your experience and qualifications
- Fill in the online application form
- Pay the registration fee
- Book your Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
The HCPC is the regulatory body for occupational therapists, physiotherapists, ODPs, psychologists, and speech therapists in the UK. Here are the key steps for registering with the HCPC:
- Create an online account on the HCPC website
- Prepare your documentation, including your ID and qualifications
- Complete the application form
- Provide your work details in chronological order, with contact information for former employer/s
- Provide professional references
- Upload evidence of your professional experience
- Submit your application
- Pay the registration fee
General Medical Council (GMC)
The GMC is the regulatory body for doctors working in the UK. Here are the key steps for registering with the GMC:
- Check that you meet the GMC eligibility criteria
- Prepare your supporting documents
- Create an online account on the GMC website
- Fill in the online application form
- Pay the registration fee