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Automatic Recognition of Qualifications

Certain regulated professions have harmonisation of basic training in all Member States. This means each Member State's professional qualification is recognised by all and allows for automatic recognition of the qualification.

Only qualifications obtained in a Member State and listed in Directive 2005/36/EC are eligible for automatic recognition. If you intend to practice in any of these professions in the UK you must apply for recognition of your qualification from the appropriate competent authority.

Dental Practitioner General Dental Council
Doctor and General Practitioner General Medical Council
Midwife Nursing and Midwifery Council
General Care Nurse Nursing and Midwifery Council
Pharmacist Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
Veterinary Surgeon Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Architect Architects Registration Board



 

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