Physiotherapy Specialist Examination
Saudi Commission for Health Specialties
For physiotherapists with a bachelor's degree applying for SCFHS classification as a Physiotherapy Specialist in Saudi Arabia. The exam covers anatomy, biomechanics, clinical reasoning, electrotherapy, exercise therapy and musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, sports and special-population physiotherapy.
- Mock test
- 1Free
- Practice questions
- 10
- Syllabus sections
- 10
Mock Tests
1 mock test of 10 questions, 15 minutes, +1 per correct answer, no negative marking. It is free.
About the exam
Qualification
- A bachelor's degree in physiotherapy (physical therapy) from a recognised institution, including the clinical internship.
- The post-qualification experience SCFHS requires for the specialist grade.
- Valid licence or registration in your home country and a Certificate of Good Standing.
- Physiotherapists with a diploma are classified as technicians and take the technician exam.
How to apply
SCFHS, Saudi Arabia- 1Create an account on Mumaris Plus, the SCFHS online portal, and submit your professional classification and registration application with your documents. Many applicants apply with a job offer from a Saudi employer.
- 2SCFHS sends your degree, licence and experience certificates for Primary Source Verification (PSV) through DataFlow.
- 3If SCFHS requires the exam for your category, it issues an exam eligibility number (usually valid for about 3 months). Use it to book the exam on the Prometric website.
- 4After you pass and meet the other requirements, SCFHS classifies you (for example as technician, specialist or registrar) and issues your registration and licence.
ℹ️ Applicants with qualifications from some countries or institutions may be exempt from the exam. Check the current SCFHS rules for your profession.
Exam pattern & rules
- 150 multiple-choice questions in 3 hours.
- Pass mark: 60%.
- Computer-based exam delivered by Prometric, at test centres in Saudi Arabia and abroad.
- Up to 3 attempts. After a failed attempt, ask SCFHS to reactivate your eligibility for the next one.
- Rescheduling: free 30 days or more before the test, USD 50 between 16 and 30 days before, and no refund within 15 days.
- Section weights may vary by about ±5% from the blueprint.
Exam fee
approximate- Exam fee: roughly SAR 800–1,500 per attempt (third-party estimates; SCFHS does not state it in its exam guides). It is paid by card when you book.
- DataFlow verification: about SAR 1,100–1,800, depending on the number of documents.
- SCFHS application, classification and licence fees are charged separately (roughly SAR 350–1,400 in total).
Fees and rules change without notice. Always confirm the current requirements and fees on the official SCFHS website (scfhs.org.sa) before you apply or pay.
Syllabus
10 sections · with approximate exam weightingSection weights from the SCFHS Physiotherapy Specialist blueprint (150 questions). Each section may vary by about 5%. SCFHS lists only the sections; the topics under each are a study guide.
- 1
Anatomy and Physiology
12%- Musculoskeletal and neuro anatomy
- Muscle and exercise physiology
- 2
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
12%- Special tests and assessment of joints
- Fractures, joint replacement and post-operative rehab
- Spinal pain and soft-tissue injuries
- 3
Neurorehabilitation
12%- Stroke rehabilitation
- Spinal cord injury, Parkinson's disease and MS
- Balance, gait and motor control
- 4
Physical Therapy in Special Population
12%- Women's health and pregnancy
- Paediatrics and cerebral palsy
- Geriatrics and falls prevention
- 5
Physical Agents
10%- Electrotherapy: TENS, NMES and ultrasound
- Thermal agents and hydrotherapy
- Indications and contraindications
- 6
Therapeutic Exercises and Techniques
10%- Types of muscle contraction and strengthening
- Stretching, mobilisation and manual therapy
- 7
Kinesiology, Biomechanics and Ergonomics
8%- Joint motion, levers and muscle actions
- Posture and ergonomics
- 8
Clinical Decision Making and Differential Diagnosis
8%- Red flags and referral
- Outcome measures and goal setting
- 9
Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy
8%- Airway clearance and breathing exercises
- Cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation
- 10
Sports Physical Therapy
8%- Acute sports injury management
- Return-to-sport criteria
Frequently asked questions
About our mock testsIs the SCFHS Physiotherapy Specialist Examination mock test free?
Yes. The SCFHS Physiotherapy Specialist Examination mock test is completely free. Create a free account with your email or Google, then press Start mock test on this page. No payment or card is needed, and you can take it as many times as you like.
How many questions are in the mock test, and how long does it take?
The mock test has 10 multiple-choice questions and a 15-minute timer, which gives you 1½ minutes per question.
Every correct answer scores 1 mark and there is no negative marking, so it is always worth answering. You can mark questions for review and jump between them with the question palette. The test submits itself when the timer reaches zero, and if the page reloads your answers are kept on that device.
How is the mock test different from the real SCFHS exam?
The real SCFHS exam is 150 multiple-choice questions in 3 hours, taken on computer at a Prometric centre. The pass mark is 60%.
Our mock test is a shorter practice set of 10 questions in 15 minutes, so you can do it in one sitting. The real exam allows about 1.2 minutes per question, so the mock timer also helps you practise your speed.
All questions are original. We write them from standard textbooks and the published exam content; they are not leaked or recalled exam questions. A short test cannot predict your real result, so use your score to find the areas you need to revise.
Which syllabus topics do the mock questions cover?
The questions follow the SCFHS Physiotherapy Specialist Examination syllabus on this page, which has ten sections:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
- Neurorehabilitation
- Physical Therapy in Special Population
- Physical Agents
- Therapeutic Exercises and Techniques
- Kinesiology, Biomechanics and Ergonomics
- and three more (see the syllabus)
The percentage next to a section shows its share of the real exam; the note at the top of the syllabus says where the figures come from.
Every question is labelled with its syllabus section, so after each test your dashboard shows the sections you are strong in and the ones that need more work. A 10-question test cannot cover everything: Mock Test 1 covers 9 of the 10 sections, so use the syllabus to plan the rest of your revision.
Can I see the correct answers and explanations, and retake the test?
Yes. As soon as you submit, you see your score and accuracy, then every question with the correct answer marked and a short explanation. You can filter the list to show only the questions you got wrong or left unanswered.
You can retake the test as often as you like. Your dashboard keeps your past scores so you can follow your progress, and if you set this as your target exam with your exam date, it shows a countdown and daily study goals.