• What is the UCAT?

The UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) is an aptitude test for programs in Medicine and Dentistry in the United Kingdom.

• What does the UCAT consist of?

The UCAT consists of 5 sections, each with its own separate time and 228 multiple-choice questions:

Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, Situational Judgement

• How long does the UCAT exam last?

The test duration is 2 hours.

• How long are UCAT results valid?

UCAT results are only valid for the next admissions cycle. There is also an option to defer entry for the following year.

• What are the UCAT fees?

The fees are £115 for candidates taking the UCAT outside the UK and £70 for those taking it within the UK.

• When and where are UCAT exams held?

Exams are held from July to September. Candidates are allowed to take the test only once per year.

• Which universities require the UCAT?

Aberdeen University, Anglia Ruskin University, Aston University, Birmingham University, Brighton & Sussex, Bristol University, Cambridge University, Cardiff University, Dundee University, Edge Hill University, Edinburgh University, Exeter University, Glasgow University, Hull York Medical School, Imperial, Keele University, Kent and Medway Medical School, King’s College London, Lancaster University, Leicester University, Leeds University, Liverpool University, Manchester University, Newcastle University, Norwich Medical School (UEA), Nottingham University, Oxford University, Plymouth University, Queen Mary University of London (Barts), Queen’s University Belfast, Sheffield University, Southampton University, St Andrews University, St George’s, University of London, Sunderland University, UCL, Warwick University

• How and when can I take simulation tests?

You can take simulation tests from wherever you prefer (at our center or at your place). Your teachers will provide instructions on when to start and when to complete them.