Criteria for QE
Learn about qualification requirements, prerequisites, and standards for taking the QE.
Last updated 7 April 2025
Eligibility Criteria for Qualifying Examination for foreign-trained dentists:
Category A
Offer of employment, and
Singaporean/PR, married to Singaporean/PR and children of PR's, or
possess recognised higher qualification.
Applicant should fulfil criteria 1 and any of criteria from 2 to 3.
Category B
Full-time MDS students in NUS.
The examination will be conducted in English.
Language Tests - For foreign-trained applications
Foreign-trained applicants whose first language is not English are required to submit examination results from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or Occupational English Test (OET), within the minimum score accepted by the SDC (below), subject to a 2-year validity period based on the date of the test.
IELTS : at least 7 for ALL components (Listening, Reading, Writing AND Speaking) in academic module.
TOEFL : at least 250 marks for computer based test or 600 marks for paper-based test or 100 marks for internet- based test
OET : at least Grade B