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Oman: Clinical Psychologist — OMSB & MOH Pathway

International clinical psychologists must obtain registration via OMSB examination and MOH classification. The 'Clinical Psychologist' title requires a specialised Master's or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with supervised clinical training.

65%

Success Rate

4–8 Months

$2,000 – $3,500 USD

4–8 Months

Total Duration

$2,000 – $3,500 USD

Estimated Cost

65%

Success Rate

Very Hard

Difficulty Level

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Step-by-Step Guide

Your Pathway to Success

Follow these steps to achieve your global medical career

Cost: $700 - $900
Duration: 2-3 months

Verify Bachelor's in Psychology, Master's/PhD in Clinical Psychology, transcripts, internship logs, and licenses.

Cost: $400
Duration: 3-6 months study

CBT exam covering Psychopathology (DSM-5-TR/ICD-11), Psychometrics, Evidence-Based Psychotherapy (CBT, etc.), and Ethics. Passing score 60%.

Cost: $0
Duration: 1-2 weeks

Create profile on MOH licensing system.

Cost: $500
Duration: 1-2 months

MOH reviews credentials for Clinical Psychologist classification.

Cost: $300
Duration: 1 month

Panel interview to assess clinical reasoning and ethics.

Cost: $700
Duration: 1-2 months

After job offer, MOH activates license. Medical fitness test and malpractice insurance required.

Requirements

What You Need

Essential prerequisites for this pathway

Specialised Master's or PhD in Clinical Psychology (not general or counselling)
Documented supervised clinical internship (minimum 500 hours) in hospital or clinic
Minimum 2 years post-qualification clinical experience
Good Standing Certificate issued within 6 months
English proficiency: IELTS 7.0+ preferred
Resources

Helpful Materials

Downloadable guides and references

Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB)
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Oman Ministry of Health (MOH) Portal
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DataFlow Group (Oman Verification Hub)
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