What is the UKCAT®?
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 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 | 22 minutes | 300-900 |
| Abstract Reasoning | 55 | 13 minutes | 300-900 |
| Decision Analysis | 28 | 33 minutes | 300-900 |
| Situational Judgement | 71 | 26 minutes | Band 1- 4 |
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 2012 UKCAT sitting:
Verbal reasoning: 580
Quantitative reasoning: 656
Abstract reasoning: 633
Decision analysis: 646
Situational Judgement: N/A
Total scaled score: 2,515
When do I sit the UKCAT?
Below are the key dates for the UKCAT:
Registration opens: 1st May 2014
Testing begins: 1st July 2014
Registration deadline: 19th September 2014
Bursary application deadline: 19th September 2014
Last test date: 3rd October 2014
UCAS application deadline: 15th October 2014
How much does the UKCAT cost?
£65 before 31st August 2014
£80 from 1st September 2014 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.
