The information below applies to the 2008 UKCAT exam, correct as of March 2008.
Getting into a top university Medical or Dental degree programme depends upon doing one's best at every step of the application process: Personal Statements, A-levels, Interviews, and for most medical schools, the UKCAT.
The UKCAT is used in the admission process by the majority of UK university medical and dental degree programmes. This exam has been designed to distinguish which applicants have the mental and personal skills for a career in the medical field. To do well on the UKCAT, students must become familiar with the unique UKCAT question types and practice their pacing for this tightly-timed exam.
Even top students will benefit from knowing what to expect, understanding specific question types, and knowing how to make the most of their time, and having completed some full length practice tests.
Kaplan students will receive both the test strategies and the practice necessary to take the UKCAT with confidence. We'll guide you step-by-step towards achieving your best UKCAT score. You'll learn valuable test-taking skills through targeted lessons, guided question practice and dynamic instruction in score-raising strategies.
Learn more about Kaplan UKCAT Preparation Courses.
The UKCAT is a computer-based multiple-choice test of approximately 2 hours duration, consisting of five sections:
- Verbal Reasoning
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Abstract Reasoning
- Problem Solving
- Non-cognitive skills
For further information about the UKCAT, go to www.ukcat.ac.uk.
"An applicant who may not normally be considered on academic grounds could be invited to interview on the strength of strong UKCAT...scores."
—Imperial College London
"Candidates meeting our minimum requirements will be ranked according to their UKCAT scores and the highest scorers will be selected for interview."
—Imperial College London