SCFHS Exam for Nurses
Everything nurses need to pass the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) licensing exam in Saudi Arabia — format, fees, passing score, syllabus focus and the fastest way to prepare.
The SCFHS pathway for nurses
Nursing is the single largest healthcare workforce in the GCC, and every Gulf regulator runs a dedicated nursing exam on the Prometric platform. Whether you trained in the Philippines, India, Pakistan, Nigeria or anywhere else, the sequence is the same: verify your documents through Dataflow, get your eligibility approved, then pass the authority's nursing MCQ exam.
The nursing exams test general adult medical-surgical nursing, fundamentals, pharmacology and drug calculation, pediatrics, obstetrics, community health and professional ethics. Most authorities use a 2–3 hour computer-based MCQ format with a pass mark around 60%.
The single regulator for every healthcare professional in Saudi Arabia — from student registration to consultant classification. Read the full SCFHS licensing guide for the complete document checklist and fee breakdown.
What the SCFHS exam tests for nurses
Eligibility for nurses (SCFHS)
- BSc Nursing, GNM diploma or equivalent recognised nursing qualification
- Current registration with your home-country nursing council
- Typically 2 years of post-registration clinical experience (varies by authority and title)
- Good Standing Certificate from your nursing council, no older than 6 months
Requirements vary by title tier — run the free eligibility check to see exactly where you stand before spending on Dataflow.
SCFHS licensing process, step by step
- 1
Mumaris+ registration
Create your professional profile on Mumaris+ (SCFHS's unified system) and upload documents.
- 2
Classification & Dataflow
SCFHS classifies your title tier; Dataflow PSV runs in parallel.
- 3
Eligibility ID
Once classification + PSV clear, SCFHS issues an Eligibility ID to book Prometric.
- 4
Prometric Saudi exam
Sit the SCFHS Prometric assessment (Riyadh, Jeddah, home country or Dubai).
- 5
Professional registration
After passing, your Mumaris+ profile flips to 'Registered' — required for any Saudi employer's iqama.
SCFHS Exam FAQs for Nurses
What is the passing score for the SCFHS exam for nurses?›
The SCFHS (Saudi Commission for Health Specialties) exam pass mark is 60% (classification-specific). The result appears on-screen immediately after you finish the computer-based exam.
How much does the SCFHS nurse exam cost?›
The SCFHS exam fee is $200 – $320. Budget separately for Dataflow verification and licence issuance — the full SCFHS licensing journey typically runs higher once every step is included.
What is the format of the SCFHS exam for nurses?›
150 – 200 MCQs, completed in 3 hours. The paper for nurses focuses on medical-surgical nursing (largest section on every gcc nursing exam) and related clinical areas.
Can I take the SCFHS nurse exam in my home country?›
Yes. Once SCFHS issues your eligibility, you can book any authorised Prometric centre worldwide — most candidates sit the exam in their home country before travelling.
How long does SCFHS licensing take for nurses?›
On average 12-24 weeks end-to-end, including Dataflow verification (the longest single step), eligibility review, the exam itself and licence issuance.
What should nurses study for the SCFHS exam?›
High-yield areas include: medical-surgical nursing (largest section on every gcc nursing exam); fundamentals of nursing & patient safety; pharmacology and drug-dose calculations; pediatric and obstetric nursing. Chapter-wise MCQ practice with explanations is the fastest way to find and close your weak areas.
Ready to pass the SCFHS exam?
Practice with chapter-wise SCFHS-style MCQs for nurses — detailed explanations after every question, unlimited retries, and progress tracking until you're consistently above the pass mark.