Page 15 - UKCAT 2017

Test Format
Overview
The UKCAT test assesses a range of mental abilities identified by university Medical and Dental Schools as important. There is no curriculum content as the test examines innate skills. Each subtest is in a multiple-choice format and is separately timed.
For candidates sitting the UKCAT test in 2017, the test will consist of:
• Verbal reasoning - assesses ability to critically evaluate information that is presented in a written form
• Decision making - assesses ability to apply logic to reach a decision or conclusion, evaluate arguments and analyse statistical information
• Quantitative reasoning - assesses ability to critically evaluate information presented in a numerical form
• Abstract reasoning - assesses the use of convergent and divergent thinking to infer relationships from information
• Situational judgement* - measures capacity to understand real world situations and to identify critical factors and appropriate behaviour in dealing with them.
UKCAT - Standard Test (120 minutes) UKCATSEN - Extended Test (150 minutes)
Section
Time (including instructions)
Items
Verbal Reasoning
27 minutes 30 seconds
44 items
Decision Making
40 minutes
29 items
Quantitative Reasoning
31 minutes 15 seconds
36 items
Abstract Reasoning
17 minutes 30 seconds
55 items
Situational Judgement
33 minutes 45 seconds
68 items
Section
Time (including instructions)
Items
Verbal Reasoning
22 minutes
44 items
Decision Making
32 minutes
29 items
Quantitative Reasoning
25 minutes
36 items
Abstract Reasoning
14 minutes
55 items
Situational Judgement
27 minutes
68 items
*This sub-test has identical content to the SJTace / SJTaceSEN.
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TEST FORMAT