International Qualifying Examination

The IQE will continue to be held only for candidates on the current waiting lists who choose not to transfer to the ORE.  Information on the Transitional Arrangements is now available.

About the IQE
The IQE is in three parts:

• Part A comprises a written paper and an oral examination in clinically applied dental science; a written paper and an oral examination in clinically applied human disease. The Part A written paper will now be conducted on computers at an examination centre. Click here to view briefing notes for Part A and here for more information.
• Part B consists of an operative test on a dental manikin. Click here to view briefing notes for Part B.
• Part C contains two written papers on all aspects of dentistry, an examination in clinical dentistry, an oral examination in general dentistry, a practical clinical examination and an examination in medical emergencies. View briefing notes and sample questions for Part C by clicking the links.
  

The three Parts must be taken consecutively. All written examinations take the form of Multiple Short Answer questions (MSAs). Neither part nor model papers are available. Part B must be passed before candidates may attempt Part C. Parts B and C must be passed within eighteen months of each other, otherwise Part B must be retaken.

The document Guidance for Candidates provides information on the IQE and can be found here.

A suggested reading list of useful textbooks can be found here.

The Fees
Fees for the IQE will be unchanged in 2007 and 2008.

IQE timetable
The IQE timetable for 2008 can be found by clicking here.  Further dates will be added as and when they become available.