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All candidates are expected to familiarise themselves with this important information so they know what to expect on their test day and what to do if there is a problem before or during their test. 

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We strongly recommend you check the ID you are intending to present well in advance of your test day to ensure it meets our Photo ID Policy. Doing so will allow sufficient time to obtain acceptable ID if necessary.

You can also watch this video to see what a UK Pearson VUE test centre looks like and what to expect on arrival.

  • UCAT Test Centre Photo ID Policy

    You must bring photographic identification as detailed below to your test which meets all the requirements and is accepted in the country where you are testing. If you do not have the correct photo ID you will not be allowed to test and y...

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  • Test Day Old

    You should familiarise yourself with this important information so you know what to expect on your test day and what to do if there is a problem before or during your test. You should also refer to the confirmation email you were sent afte...

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    The incident process is now closed for the 2025 test cycle. Incident investigation requests submitted more than 5 days after your test date will not be accepted. Overview The UCAT Consortium is committed to ensuring a high quality and cons...

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