About the UCAT
The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is a computer-based admissions test, established in 2006 by a consortium of leading UK universities to help achieve greater fairness in selection.
The UCAT is used by the current consortium of UK and partner Universities to help select applicants to their medical and dental degree programmes. Around 37,000 candidates sit the UCAT each year.
UCAT Essentials will guide you through all the important steps in completing your UCAT journey.
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UCAT 2025 Test Dates
These are the key dates and deadlines for the 2025 test cycle. We do not make exceptions to our deadlines. It is your responsibility to book and sit your test within the testing window. You are strongly recommended to book a test date e...
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UCAT Test Format
The UCAT assesses a range of mental abilities identified by university medical and dental schools as important. The test consists of four separately timed subtests in multiple-choice format: Verbal Reasoning assesses your ability to cr...
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Registration and Booking
All candidates should read the information on this page carefully before completing the registration process. Eligibility Please check your eligibility to sit the UCAT 2025. You may only test once in any year; multiple testing is treate...
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