About the UCAT Consortium
20 years' experience in medical and dental admissions testing
In response to the need for a more effective way to select applicants to medicine and dentistry programmes, a consortium of leading UK medical and dental schools came together to develop an admissions test:
The UCAT assesses key mental abilities, attitudes and professional behaviours needed for success as medical or dental students. It provides an efficient, reliable and valid way to differentiate between large numbers of similar candidates.
Today, over 50 Consortium and partner universities use the UCAT to support the selection of applicants to their medical and dental schools.
Interested in joining?
What makes us different?
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Member benefits |
Join a collaborative partnership of universities who shape the development and delivery of the test.
Regular member meetings offer a forum to explore current selection and admissions issues, exchange best practice, and connect with fellow medical and dental admissions professionals.
Opportunities to join various Consortium Committees or lead on/bid for research projects. |
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Delivery on a global scale |
Candidates can sit the test in over 150 test centres throughout the UK and in a further 130 countries internationally.
We are experienced in meeting the needs of international universities who wish to use our test to suit their admissions cycle.
Around 40,000 candidates sit the UCAT each year for UK entry with a further 14,000+ taking the test for entry to Austalian and New Zealand Universities. |
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Security of computer-based testing |
Our test is delivered securely by Pearson, an international market leader in computer-based testing.
Computer-based testing allows for the immediate release of results to candidates with no delays in marking / results delivery.
Our UK universities receive results around two weeks after the UCAS deadline through a secure online results delivery system. |
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Continuous innovation underpinned by research |
UCAT's SJT has been developed specifically for the Consortium by the internationally renowned Work Psychology Group.
We routinely analyse our test using industry standard statistical analysis.
We invest significantly in our research infrastructure. |
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First class candidate experience and commitment to Widening Participation |
An easy online booking system, with highly trained customer services support available to all candidates.
Extensive advice to candidates and free preparation materials.
Preliminary test results released mid-test cycle to allow candidates to consider their ranking and to use their result to inform their UCAS choices.
Over 7,000 candidates receive a full-fee bursary.
Actively working with national WP organisations to ensure information regarding the test reaches WP candidates.
Continued investment in new versions of the test to meet the needs of a wider pool of candidates with disabilities. |
