Minimum Score and Rankings for English Health Professions Test 2025

Every year, students aiming to enter English-taught Health Professions degree courses in Italy face the same key questions: how is the test score calculated, what is the minimum score required to pass, how many places are available, how do rankings and scrolls (reassignments) work, and what can be done if the score is not high enough.

In this guide we go step by step through each of these points, explaining how scores are calculated, how rankings are formed, and how to interpret official results. All information is based on the official decree of the Italian Ministry of Universities and Research (MUR) for the 2025/2026 academic year, which sets the structure, scoring system and admission rules. You can read it directly in the official ministerial decree and the official list of available places.

How the score is calculated

The scoring system is the same for every university. Each correct answer is worth 1.5 points, each incorrect answer deducts 0.4 points, and no answer gives 0 points.

The maximum total score is 90 points, and only candidates who score above zero are considered eligible and included in the ranking.

The test consists of 60 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 100 minutes, divided into:

• reading comprehension and general knowledge
• logical reasoning and problem-solving
• biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics

This structure assesses not only knowledge but also reasoning ability and time management. That is why it is important to practise under real conditions — 60 questions in 100 minutes, with negative marking for errors.

Minimum score: how to estimate it and what past years show

There is no national cut-off score. The minimum score required depends on each university and each course. It corresponds to the score of the last admitted candidate in that specific course.

To make a realistic estimate, consider three elements:

1. The ratio between applicants and available places. A higher ratio usually means a higher minimum score.
2. The difficulty of the local test, which can slightly vary among universities.
3. The effect of reassignments, since scores tend to drop as places are freed by candidates who decline or fail to enrol.

In recent years, programmes such as Physiotherapy or Nursing in English have shown higher initial minimum scores, which later dropped after a few rounds of reassignments.

Checking the official rankings published by universities is the most reliable way to see the minimum scores for previous years.

Available places and how they are allocated

Every year, the Ministry of Universities and Research defines a national number of available places for each Health Professions course and allocates them to individual universities according to their capacity.

For 2025/2026, the decree divides candidates into two categories:

• EU citizens and non-EU citizens residing in Italy
• non-EU citizens residing abroad

Each university publishes an official table showing the exact number of places per course (for example Nursing, Physiotherapy, Midwifery, etc.) and per campus.

Knowing the number of available places at your chosen university helps estimate competition levels and how high the minimum score might be.

How the ranking works

Rankings for the English-taught Health Professions courses are local, meaning that each university creates its own list based on the scores of those who sat the test at that institution.

When registering for the test, each candidate indicates their preferred order of courses. After the results are published, the university assigns places according to the candidate’s score and course preferences.

This means that even a strong score may result in admission to a lower-priority course if all places in the first choice are already filled. Universities then release rankings for each individual course, showing the admitted, the eligible and those on the waiting list.

Reassignments (scrolls): what they are and how long they last

Reassignments, commonly called scrolls, are rounds in which places freed by withdrawals are reassigned to the next candidates on the waiting list.

Each university sets a clear timetable for these rounds, including publication dates and deadlines for enrolment. Usually, the first ranking is published in late September, followed by several reassignments between October and November.

Failing to confirm your enrolment within the given timeframe counts as a withdrawal, and your place will be given to the next eligible candidate. For this reason, it is essential to check your university’s portal regularly.

How to read your results and scores on the official portal

After the exam, results are published in two steps: first, an anonymous ranking showing only scores; later, a nominative ranking listing candidates by name with their total and section scores.

These can be consulted on the official admissions page of each university. Reviewing the breakdown of scores by subject helps identify strengths and weaknesses, useful for improving performance if you plan to retake the test.

What to do if you are not admitted

If your score is not enough for immediate admission, do not lose hope. The scroll rounds often lead to new opportunities in the following weeks.

You can also request access to your exam papers and answer sheet through your university’s procedure, to check for any clerical or correction errors.

If you remain outside the ranking even after the final scroll, consider using a productive gap year to prepare for the next session. With structured study and smart tools like TestBuddy, you can focus on your weak points, practise with official-style simulations, and monitor your improvement through data — building both skill and confidence for your next attempt.

How to study effectively and track progress

The most effective approach is to study according to the official MUR syllabus and practise with full simulations identical to the real test in both timing and structure.

With TestBuddy, you can train exactly under those conditions: simulations reproduce the official format with 60 questions and a 100-minute timer, and each test provides detailed analytics on timing, accuracy and recurring mistakes.

This allows you to see precisely how far you are from the admission threshold and which subjects need more work. With clear data, studying becomes structured and far less stressful.

Official references and documents

• Official Ministerial Decree (2025/2026)
• Official Table of Available Places (2025/2026)
• National Calendar of Admission Tests 2025 (MUR)
• Ministerial Decree (2024/2025)