DHA (Dubai)Pass: 60%
Dubai Health Authority
DHA Physiotherapist Licensure Examination (CBT)
Estimated Total Cost:AED 1,910 – AED 2,110
Format & Time:150 MCQs (180 minutes (3 hours))
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Gulf Licensing Guides for Physiotherapists
Complete 2025–2026 Gulf licensing roadmap for physiotherapists: Compare exam fees, passing score thresholds, exam blueprints, and Prometric test centers for DHA, SMLE (70%), MOH, HAAD/DOH, OMSB, and QCHP.
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Compare passing scores, question formats, and estimated fees for physiotherapists licensing across the Gulf:
SCFHS (Saudi Arabia)Pass: 60%
Saudi Commission for Health Specialties
SCFHS Physiotherapy Specialist Licensure Examination
Estimated Total Cost:SAR 1,950 – SAR 2,150
Format & Time:150 MCQs (180 minutes (3 hours))
MOHAP (UAE)Pass: 60%
Ministry of Health and Prevention
MOHAP UAE Physiotherapist Assessment
Estimated Total Cost:AED 1,750 – AED 1,950
Format & Time:150 MCQs (180 minutes (3 hours))
DOH (Abu Dhabi)Pass: 60%
Department of Health Abu Dhabi
DOH Abu Dhabi Physiotherapist Licensure Examination
Estimated Total Cost:AED 1,850 – AED 2,050
Format & Time:150 MCQs (180 minutes (3 hours))
OMSB (Oman)Pass: 60%
Oman Medical Specialty Board
OMSB Physiotherapist Qualifying Examination
Estimated Total Cost:OMR 170 – OMR 190
Format & Time:100 MCQs (150 minutes (2.5 hours))
NHRA (Bahrain)Pass: 60%
National Health Regulatory Authority
NHRA Bahrain Physiotherapist Licensure Examination
Estimated Total Cost:BHD 180 – BHD 200
Format & Time:100 MCQs (150 minutes (2.5 hours))
DHP (Qatar)Pass: 60%
Department of Healthcare Professions, Ministry of Public Health
Qatar DHP Physiotherapist Qualifying Examination
Estimated Total Cost:QAR 1,700 – QAR 1,900
Format & Time:100 MCQs (150 minutes (2.5 hours))
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Comparative Guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Gulf health authority licensing exam should I take as a physiotherapists?
Your exam choice depends strictly on where you intend to practice: DHA for the Emirate of Dubai, MOHAP (MOH) for Sharjah and Northern Emirates, DOH/HAAD for Abu Dhabi, SCFHS (SMLE/exam) for Saudi Arabia, OMSB for Oman, and QCHP/DHP for Qatar.
What is the passing score for physiotherapists licensing exams?
Passing scores vary by jurisdiction. For example, the Saudi SMLE requires a 70% passing threshold for doctors, while DHA generally requires 60% for general practitioners and 55% for registered nurses.
Can I transfer my medical license between UAE health authorities?
Yes. Under the UAE Unified Healthcare Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR), an active DHA, MOH, or HAAD license can be transferred to other emirates through the license conversion pathway without repeating the Prometric CBT examination.