UCAT
University Clinical Aptitude Test
Required for most UK medical and dental schools (plus a few in Australia/NZ). Four sections test verbal reasoning, decision making, quantitative reasoning, and situational judgement (Abstract Reasoning was removed from 2025). Scores are valid for one application cycle only.
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Frequency
July to September each year
Duration
2 hours
Format
Online
Score range
900–2700 across three cognitive subtests, plus a Situational Judgement band
Eligibility
Applicants to UK/Australian/New Zealand medical and dental schools
Conducting body
UCAT Consortium
Registration fee
£70 UK / £115 international (2025)
Source: UCAT Consortium. Details here are for guidance only — fees, dates and eligibility change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
Verified against: UCAT Consortium — Test Format & Scoring; UCAT Consortium — FAQs (fees).
Last verified: 14 June 2026.
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