What is the UKCAT^®?

The UKCAT stands for UK Clinical Aptitude Test, and is required for entry to a medical/dentistry degree at many British universities.

The UKCAT is a computer-based test taken at Pearson Vue Centres between July and October every year. 

Which Universities require the UKCAT?

Aberdeen, Birmingham, Cardiff, Central Lancashire, Dundee, Durham, East Anglia, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Hull York Medical School, Keele, King’s College London, Leicester, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Plymouth, Queen Mary- University of London, Queen’s University Belfast, Sheffield, Southampton, St. Andrew’s, St. George’s London and Warwick (grad only).

What is tested on the UKCAT?

The UKCAT test consists of 5 sections

Section	Questions	Timing	Scoring
Verbal Reasoning	44	21 minutes	300-900
Quantitative Reasoning	36	24 minutes	300-900
Abstract Reasoning	55	13 minutes	300-900
Decision Analysis	28	31 minutes	300-900
Situational Judgement	67	26 minutes	Band 1- 4

What is the average UKCAT score?

In their annual report, the UKCAT Consortium release average scores, broken down by section of the test. Below are the figures from 2014 UKCAT sitting:

Verbal reasoning: 571
Quantitative reasoning: 684
Abstract reasoning: 636
Decision analysis: 614
Situational Judgement: N/A

Total scaled score: 2,505 (down from 2,644 in 2013)

When do I sit the UKCAT?

Below are the key dates for the UKCAT in 2015. 

Registration opens: 1st May 2015
Testing begins: 1st July 2015
Registration deadline: 18th September 2015
Bursary application deadline:  18th September 2015
Last test date: 6th October 2015
UCAS application deadline: 15th October 2015

How much does the UKCAT cost?

£65 before 31st August 2015
£80 from 1st September 2015 onwards
£100 for Non-EU test-takers

Bursaries are available to cover the cost of the test. See www.ukcat.ac.uk for application details.

For further information about the UKCAT test and to register* please visit www.ukcat.ac.uk.

*We encourage all students to register early for the UKCAT, particularly if you would like a Test Date in September. Test Centres can fill up, so book early to avoid having to travel to an alternate test centre.