About the UCAT
The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is a computer-based admissions test, established in 2006 by a consortium of leading UK universities to help achieve greater fairness in selection.
The UCAT is used by the current consortium of UK and partner Universities to help select applicants to their medical and dental degree programmes. Around 37,000 candidates sit the UCAT each year.
UCAT Essentials will guide you through all the important steps in completing your UCAT journey.
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UCAT 2026 Test Dates
UCAT 2025 testing has ended. Precise dates for UCAT 2026 will be published by the end of January 2026. Registration and booking for the 2026 UCAT will open in May 2026. We do not make exceptions to our deadlines. It is your responsibility ...
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UCAT Test Format and Scoring
The UCAT assesses a range of mental abilities identified by university medical and dental schools as important. The test consists of four separately timed subtests in multiple-choice format: Verbal Reasoning assesses your ability to criti...
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Registration and Booking
Registration for the UCAT 2026 opens in May 2026. Booking will open in June 2026. Key dates and deadlines will be published on the UCAT Test Dates page. It is your responsibility to register for the UCAT, meeting all the relevant deadlines...
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