How to prepare for the UCAT
Use these free, official UCAT preparation materials to support your test preparation.
We advise candidates to be cautious about using resources from any commercial providers, as these are not affiliated with UCAT in any way. Read our statement on commercial preparation materials here.
Preparation Workshop Plan
We have developed our preparation workshop plan for teachers and advisers to deliver workshops working through the official prepapation resources. You may also wish to work through the slides as an individual to structure your UCAT preparation. We do not endorse any UCAT workshops provided for commercial gain.
Step Two: Tour Tutorial
This tutorial illustrates the functions used in our computer-based test including how to answer questions, call the calculator, move from screen to screen, and how to utilise the flag and review function. Becoming familiar with these essential tools may save yourself valuable time on your test day. This functionality is also explained on the Test Tools page.
Step Three: Question Tutorials
These tutorials include strategies for how to approach the different question types in each subtest, as well as worked-through example questions.
Step Four: Question Banks
Use the question banks to familiarise yourself with the type of questions you will see in your test.
Step Five: Practice Tests
Use the four practice tests nearer your test date to review your performance under timed conditions.
The practice tests are representative of the live test.
Know what to expect on Test Day
As well as practising content, knowing what to expect once you get to the test centre can help ease any test day nerves. It is also important that you are familiar with the test rules and what to do if you encounter any problems.
Candidate Advice
You can read helpful advice from past test-takers on our Candidate Advice page where some of our highest-scoring candidates from previous years share their tips on how they prepared for the test.
UCAT Instagram
Follow @UCATofficial on Instagram for key updates, candidate advice and more practice questions.
Resources for Teachers and Advisers
We also provide a number of useful resources for teachers and advisers supporting students taking the UCAT. You can find these on the Teachers and Advisers Resources page.
