How to prepare for the UCAT
Candidates should use these free, official UCAT preparation materials to support their 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.
Step One: Plan your UCAT Preparation
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 general advice on how to approach the test as well as giving an overview of each of the different subtests within the UCAT.
Each in-depth tutorial includes tips and strategies on how to approach and answer each of the different question types within all four subtests.
Step Four: Question Banks
Use the four question banks to familiarise yourself with the type of questions you will see in your test.
Each subtest bank contains a large number of questions to be attempted over several practice sessions.
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.
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.
