OSCE Terms and Conditions

Booking an OSCE

Scheme for Registration Trainees can book the next available OSCE once they have confirmation that they have completed Stage Two. OSCEs for The College of Optometrists take place in external examination centres based in London (near Euston) and Liverpool. 

The first attempt at the OSCE is included in the Scheme for Registration fee. Additional attempts are charged at the re-sit fee specified on the fees webpage.

Deferring or cancelling your OSCE booking

Trainees will be notified of their exact OSCE session at least two weeks prior to the OSCE taking place. 

If a trainee wishes to cancel or defer their booking the following fees will apply:

  • If the booking is cancelled or deferred before the OSCE booking deadline stated on the OSCE dates and locations page, an administration charge of £50 will be charged. Cancellations should be notified to this email address: exams@college-optometrists.org
  • If the booking is cancelled or deferred after the OSCE booking deadline, a charge of 75% of the full fee will be applied.

If a trainee has extenuating circumstances that have impacted their ability to attend the OSCE, they should outline these in writing, with evidence, to exams@college-optometrists.org as soon as they are able. The College of Optometrists will consider the application of the fee on a case-by-case basis.