Saudi Prometric exam: choose your profession
Facts last verified 5 October 2026.
Find your Saudi paper and the next step for your licence.
Choose your profession
- SCFHS / SMLE exam for nurses: SNLE for nurses. Check the diploma route first.
- SCFHS / SMLE exam for pharmacists: SPLE for pharmacists.
- SCFHS / SMLE exam for dentists: SDLE for dentists.
- SCFHS / SMLE exam for doctors: SMLE for doctors.
Who needs the SCFHS / SMLE exam
The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) sets your title and grade to work in Saudi Arabia. Its licensing exams form part of that process. Prometric runs the exams.
You can apply for classification from abroad. To register and practise, you need to live legally in Saudi Arabia.
How the SCFHS / SMLE exam works
Each paper has 200 questions in 2 parts of 100. Each part lasts 120 minutes, with a 30-minute break.
| Profession | Questions | Time | Pass mark | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurses (SNLE) | 200 | Two 100-question sections of 120 minutes with a 30-minute break | 500 on a 200–800 scale | Official |
| Pharmacists (SPLE) | 200 | Two 100-question sections of 120 minutes with a 30-minute break | 536 on a 200–800 scale | Official |
| Dentists (SDLE) | 200 | Two 100-question sections of 120 minutes with a 30-minute break | 542 on a 200–800 scale | Official |
| Doctors (SMLE) | 200 | Two 100-question sections of 120 minutes with a 30-minute break | 560 on a 200–800 scale | Official |
Delivered by Prometric. Eligibility through Mumaris Plus.
From documents to licence
Follow these guides in order.
- 1. Check eligibility and apply: Check your title, documents and DataFlow. Take any assessment you need. SCFHS classification and DataFlow: licence steps
- 2. Check fees and book: Get your permit, check the costs and book. SCFHS exam fees, booking and exam day
- 3. Check results and register: Find your score and next step. Saudi Prometric exam results and scaled scores
- Get help with Mumaris Plus: Open an account, send missing files or renew. Mumaris Plus: account, returned files and renewal
SCFHS / SMLE guides
Frequently asked questions
Which Saudi paper should you choose?
Use the paper on your permit: SMLE, SNLE, SPLE or SDLE.
Can a diploma nurse book the SNLE?
Ask SCFHS which title fits your diploma before you pay. The SNLE guide lists a nursing degree and student or intern routes.
Is passing the exam enough to practise in Saudi Arabia?
You also need SCFHS classification and registration. To register, you must live legally in Saudi Arabia. It lasts 2 years (Mumaris FAQ).
Sources
Facts last verified 2026-10-05.
- Mumaris FAQ, Saudi Commission for Health Specialties
- Saudi Commission for Health Specialties programme page, Prometric