Many of our students want to know, what is the UKCAT? The UKCAT, which stands for UK Clinical Aptitude Test, is required for entry to a medical/dentistry degree at 26 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, Barts and The London School of Medicine, Brighton and Sussex, Cardiff, Dundee, Durham, East Anglia, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Hull York Medical School, Imperial College London (grad only), Keele, King’s College London, Leeds, Leicester, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Oxford (grad only), Peninsula College of Medicine & Dentistry, Queen’s University Belfast, Sheffield, Southampton, St. Andrew’s, St. George’s London and Warwick (grad only).
What is on the UKCAT?
The UKCAT test consists of 5 sections
| Section | Questions | Timing | Scoring |
| Verbal Reasoning | 44 | 21 minutes | 300-900 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 36 | 22 minutes | 300-900 |
| Abstract Reasoning | 65 | 15 minutes | 300-900 |
| Decision Analysis | 26 | 31 minutes | 300-900 |
| Situational Judgement | 60 | 26 minutes | Does not count towards your score |
What is the UKCAT average score?
In their annual report, the UKCAT Consortium release average scores, broken down by section of the test. Below are the figures from the 2008 UKCAT sitting:
Verbal reasoning: 585
Quantitative reasoning: 630
Abstract reasoning: 596
Decision analysis: 619
Total scaled score: 2,430
(A 29 point increase on the 2007 average)
When do I sit the UKCAT?
Below are the key dates for the UKCAT:
Registration opens: 1st May 2012
Testing begins: 3rd July 2012
Registration deadline: 21st September 2012
Bursary application deadline: 21st September 2012
Last test date: 5th October 2012
UCAS application deadline: 15th October 2012
How much does the UKCAT cost?
£65 before 31st August 2012
£80 from 1st September 2012 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.
Click here to download FAQs about the UKCAT
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.
