UCAT
University Clinical Aptitude Test
Required for most UK medical and dental schools (plus a few in Australia/NZ). Five sections test verbal reasoning, decision making, quantitative reasoning, abstract reasoning, and situational judgement. Scores are valid for one application cycle only.
Frequency
July to September each year
Duration
2 hours
Format
Online
Score range
1200–3600 across five subtests
Eligibility
Applicants to UK/Australian/New Zealand medical and dental schools
Conducting body
UCAT Consortium
Registration fee
£75 UK / £115 international
Source: UCAT Consortium. Details here are for guidance only — fees, dates and eligibility change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
Universities that accept UCAT
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