Preparation Advice and Resources

Prepare for the UCAT using these free official practice materials.


UCAT Preparation Plan

Watch the Preparation Plan video to create a personalised study plan. The plan is also available to download and print.

 

We recommend you begin your preparation with the Tour Tutorial and Question Tutorials before you move onto the Question Banks, and finally progress to the timed Practice Tests.

Step 1: 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.

TAKE THE TOUR TUTORIAL

READ ABOUT TEST TOOLS

Step 2: 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 five subtests.

VIEW TUTORIALS

Step 3: Question Banks

Use the five 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.  

VIEW THE QUESTION BANKS   

Step 4: 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.

VIEW THE PRACTICE TESTS

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.

READ MORE

UCAT Videos

The official UCAT YouTube channel has a number of videos to support your preparation. You can find information from the UCAT Team, hear from high-scoring, former candidates on their preparations for the test, plus a selection of University Admissions Tutors share their thoughts on the use of the test.

WATCH VIDEOS

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.