SCFHS Exam for Physiotherapists
Everything physiotherapists 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 physiotherapists
Physiotherapists are classified under allied health across the GCC and sit a dedicated Prometric paper covering musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiopulmonary physiotherapy. Rehab centres, sports clinics and hospital departments all require the authority licence before onboarding.
Exams are scenario-driven: assessment findings, outcome measures, contraindications and progression of treatment plans account for most of the paper.
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 physiotherapists
Eligibility for physiotherapists (SCFHS)
- BPT / DPT or equivalent physiotherapy qualification
- Home-country registration or licence where one exists
- Typically 2 years clinical experience
- Good Standing Certificate
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 Physiotherapists
What is the passing score for the SCFHS exam for physiotherapists?›
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 physiotherapist 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 physiotherapists?›
150 – 200 MCQs, completed in 3 hours. The paper for physiotherapists focuses on musculoskeletal assessment and manual therapy and related clinical areas.
Can I take the SCFHS physiotherapist 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 physiotherapists?›
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 physiotherapists study for the SCFHS exam?›
High-yield areas include: musculoskeletal assessment and manual therapy; neurological rehabilitation (stroke, spinal cord injury, parkinson's); cardiopulmonary physiotherapy and icu care; electrotherapy modalities — indications and contraindications. 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 physiotherapists — detailed explanations after every question, unlimited retries, and progress tracking until you're consistently above the pass mark.