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HCPC Registration

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Requirements to register with HCPC
English language proficiency

All international applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English to ensure effective communication in a clinical setting.

 

Accepted English Language Tests

  

HCPC accepts the following tests, and results must be less than two years old at the time of application submission:

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-Based Test (iBT)​

    • Note: HCPC does not accept TOEFL test scores taken within the UK.

Required scores for all professions except Speech and Language Therapists
Profession

All professions (except Speech and Language Therapists)

IELTS Requirement

Overall score of 7.0, with no component below 6.5

TOEFL IBT Requirement

Minimum total score of 100/120

Speech and Language Therapists

Overall score of 8.0, with no component below 7.5

Minimum total score of 118/120

Educational Qualification Requirements  

The minimum academic qualification required depends on your profession:

Bachelor's degree with honours for:

  • Biomedical Scientists (with Certificate of Competency from IBMS or equivalent)

  • Chiropodists/Podiatrists

  • Dietitians

  • Occupational Therapists

  • Orthoptists

  • Paramedics

  • Physiotherapists

  • Prosthetists/Orthotists

  • Radiographers

  • Speech and Language Therapists

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Diploma of Higher Education:  

  • Operating Department Practitioners

Foundation Degree:  

  • Hearing Aid Dispensers

Master's degree:

  • Arts Therapists

  • Clinical Scientists (with Certificate of Attainment from ACS or equivalent)

  • Forensic, Health, Occupational, and Sport & Exercise Psychologists (with BPS qualifications or equivalent)

Professional Doctorate, or equivalent for:

  • Counselling Psychologists

  • Educational Psychologists

HCPC International Registration Process  

The HCPC has outlined six stages for assessing international applications. The updated application fee is £678.38.

Step 1: Reviewing Your Application

Submit your application online with all necessary documents. After submission, you will receive a link (valid for 72 hours) to pay the £678.38 scrutiny fee via WorldPay. Payments can also be made via bank transfer or phone, but no confirmation email is sent in these cases.

Step 2: Plagiarism Checks  

Your application will undergo internal checks to ensure the originality of your submitted documents.

Stage 3: Assessing Your Education, Training, and Experience  

Two assessors from your applied Register section will review your education and training against HCPC standards. If shortfalls are found, additional qualifications or experience may be considered.

Stage 4: If We Need Further Information

You may be contacted for additional information. Promptly providing this can help avoid unnecessary delays.

Stage 5: Outcome of Your International Application Assessment  

Once your application has been reviewed and assessed, HCPC will send you the outcome. If approved, you will proceed to the final registration step.

Stage 6: Verifying Your Information  

HCPC may contact your education provider, professional body, or referees to verify the authenticity of your documents. However, HCPC typically makes decisions based solely on the documents you provide, and does not wait for third-party responses to move forward.

Timelines for Application Processing  
Updated Review Duration  

  • While the HCPC aims to issue a decision within 3 months, in practice it can take 4 to 5 months from the receipt of a complete application to receive a first decision.

  • The initial review typically begins within 4 weeks of receiving your documents and payment.

Timelines for Application Processing  

Once your application is successful, you will receive a WorldPay payment link to pay the registration fee for your profession. This fee allows you to be entered onto the HCPC Register and legally practise in the UK.

 Tips for a Successful Application  

  • Submit all required documents and ensure they are certified translations if not in English.

  • Ensure your English test results are within the 2-year validity window.

  • Provide detailed and verifiable information about your education and professional experience.

  • Respond quickly if HCPC requests further information.

HCPC Registration Support 

We have a specialised team to support you on your HCPC registration. Please contact the registration support team at 

registration@envertiz.com

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