Australian Medical Council Multiple Choice Examination
Administered by Australian Medical Council (AMC)
The first stage examination for international medical graduates seeking to practise medicine in Australia. Tests applied medical knowledge across all major clinical disciplines at the level of a graduating Australian medical student.
Quick Facts
Format
150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) in a single 3.5-hour session
Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
Passing Score
Determined each sitting by standard setting (approximately 60%)
Valid For
You must pass the AMC Clinical Exam within 6 years of passing the MCQ
Cost
AUD 2,980
Cost in Naira
Approximately N3,050,000
Test Centres in Nigeria
- Pearson VUE Lagos
What is Tested
Medicine
Adult internal medicine including cardiology, respiratory, gastroenterology, endocrinology, neurology, and infectious diseases.
Surgery
General surgery, orthopaedics, urology, and surgical emergencies.
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Pregnancy, labour, postnatal care, gynaecological conditions, and reproductive health.
Paediatrics
Child health, development, neonatal conditions, and paediatric emergencies.
Psychiatry
Common psychiatric conditions, emergency psychiatry, and psychopharmacology.
Public Health and Ethics
Preventive medicine, epidemiology, medical ethics, and Australian healthcare system knowledge.
How to Register
- 1
Create an account on the AMC website (amc.org.au).
- 2
Submit your application for AMC MCQ eligibility, including your medical qualification documents.
- 3
The AMC will verify your primary medical qualification (this can take several months).
- 4
Once deemed eligible, pay the AUD 2,980 exam fee.
- 5
Schedule your exam through Pearson VUE.
- 6
Select the Pearson VUE centre in Lagos and choose your date.
- 7
Sit the exam with valid identification.
Tips for Nigerian Candidates
The AUD 2,980 fee makes this one of the most expensive initial licensing exams. Budget carefully.
AMC document verification of Nigerian medical degrees can take 3 to 6 months. Start the process early.
The Pearson VUE centre in Lagos offers the AMC MCQ. Book well in advance.
Australia has a structured pathway for IMGs, but the process from exam to full registration can take years.
After passing the MCQ, you must pass the AMC Clinical Exam (OSCE) which is held ONLY in Australia.
Consider whether the Standard Pathway (AMC exams) or Competent Authority Pathway (for UK/US-trained doctors) is better for you.
Join AMC preparation groups on Telegram. Several Nigerian doctors in Australia share resources and mentorship.
Preparation Tips
The AMC MCQ covers a broad range of clinical topics. Revise systematically across all disciplines.
Use AMC-specific question banks. The exam style differs from USMLE and PLAB.
Study Australian clinical guidelines, especially for emergency management and primary care.
Focus on common presentations in Australian general practice and emergency departments.
The exam includes clinical vignettes. Practise identifying the most likely diagnosis from limited information.
Many questions test management decisions rather than pure diagnosis. Know when to refer, admit, or treat.
Allow 3 to 6 months of dedicated study.
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Cost Breakdown
Exam Fee
AUD 2,980
In Naira
Approximately N3,050,000
Who Needs This Exam
International medical graduates (IMGs) who want to practise as doctors in Australia
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