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Access Arrangements Application Form

The deadline to apply for access arrangements for the 2023 UCAT was 12 noon (BST) on 19 September.

Applications open at 09:30 (BST) on 16 May and the deadline for all applications and evidence is 12:00 noon (BST) on 19 September.

Complete the application form below to apply for extra test time, rest breaks or special test centre accommodations. You will need: 

  • Your candidate ID (in the format UKCAT + 6 digits)
  • Correct supporting evidence. We accept scans or clear photographs in the following file formats:  PDF, JPEG and PNG. Please PDF word documents before uploading.

Supporting Evidence

Providing incorrect evidence will delay your application.

If you are currently in education (or out of education for less than 2 years) DO NOT send us your diagnostic assessment report or medical evidence as your application will be rejected. Please refer to the evidence requirements below. 

If you are currently in education (or out of education for less than 2 years) you MUST provide a recent, signed letter on headed paper from your current or most recent school/college or university, which should (as appropriate) state:

  • your disability.
  • the amount of extra time you require in public exams (e.g. 25%).
  • the amount of time for any rest breaks.
  • you need separate invigilation.
  • any other accommodations you require in public examinations.
  • on what basis this has been agreed, for example a diagnosis from a qualified medical practitioner or an assessment by a registered psychologist or specialist teacher assessor.

In place of a letter, a copy of an approved ‘JCQ Form 8 Application for Access Arrangements’ (all pages) usually not completed earlier than the start of Year 9 (the school year in which pupils become 14 years old) or equivalent and signed by the Head of Centre/SENCo and Assessor would be acceptable.  A Form 8 is only accepted if it was completed after 1 September 2021 (when JCQ published criteria changed).

Alternative evidence for candidates out of education for more than 2 years or not previously entitled to access arrangements in public examinations can be found in the 'Supporting Evidence' section of the Access Arrangements page.

If you are applying for the UCATSEN50 please ensure your evidence meets the additional requirements for 50% extra time detailed in the 'Supporting Evidence' section of the Access Arrangements page.

Note: Please type your candidate ID into the form. Do not copy/paste or use AutoFill.

Your details

Access Arrangements Required

Please indicate the access arrangements you require. Your request must reflect what you are entitled to in public exams and be supported by your evidence.

Test versions

UCAT

Standard test

UCATSEN

25% extra time

UCATSA

Standard test with rest breaks

UCATSENSA

25% extra time with rest breaks

UCATSEN50

50% extra time

Please select your access arrangements above

Special Test Centre Accommodations

Separate room
Evidence must specify separate invigilation
Items at a test centre workstation for medical reasons
Evidence must support the need for continuous/immediate access to items during testing.

Evidence

Please upload scans or clear photographs of your evidence in the following file formats:  PDF, JPEG and PNG.

Declarations

I confirm that the information given in this form is true, complete and accurate.

Field is required

The UCAT Office uses your evidence to assess which access arrangements you will need to sit the test. We may also need to share information with Pearson VUE in order to assess the arrangements that can be offered and for them to make any agreed booking arrangements. By providing this evidence, you consent to this data being used for this purpose. Where you have provided evidence that includes the data of any third party you confirm that you have obtained their consent. Your data will be retained for the duration of the relevant admissions cycle (usually September the following year).

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Application Complete

Thank you for your application. This has been submitted directly to the UCAT Office.

If you need to submit further evidence please email it to [email protected]

A confirmation email, which includes an application reference number, has been sent to the email address you provided.

Please check your spam and junk email folders if you do not receive an email, as it is possible that emails from UCAT could automatically go to these folders. Please add our email address [email protected] to your safe senders list now to prevent this.

You should hear the outcome of your application within 5 business days. If you have not had a reply within this time (after checking junk/spam folders), please email the UCAT Office.

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