Yes , International English Language Test (IELTS) is required to apply to become a nurse in the UK.

Applicants must score 7.0 IELTS score in reading, writing, listening and speaking elements, with a 7.0 score overall to apply for nurse post in the UK

Exam Formats

There are two versions of the IELTS exam:
Academic version
General training version.

Academic version is for people who want to pursue higher education.

General training version is for people who want to undergo training or gain work experience.

IELTS test has four parts –
Listening,
Reading,
Writing,
Speaking.

Total test time : 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Exam Fees

In the Philippines,
Ranges from P8,640 to P9,000 depending on test centre location;

India:
Ranges from INR 9300 to INR 9,900

Indonesia:
USD$195;

China: ¥ 1700;

Japan: Yen 24,675;

Singapore:
S$310 to S$320 depending on test centre location;

Vietnam:
VND 3,200,000 to VND 3,500,000 depending on test centre location;

Brazil: R$500.00.