Frequently Asked Questions
Who must take the UKCAT?
The UKCAT is required by 26 medical and dental
schools/universities across the UK.
It must be taken by applicants who are applying for medicine and
dentistry at the following Universities:
| University of Aberdeen |
Barts and The London
School of Medicine and Dentistry |
Queen's University Belfast |
| Brighton and Sussex Medical School |
Cardiff University |
University of Dundee |
| University of Durham |
University of East Anglia |
University of Edinburgh |
| University of Glasgow |
Hull York Medical School |
Imperial College London |
| Keele University |
King's College London |
University of Leeds |
| University of Leicester |
University of Oxford |
Peninsula Medical School |
| University of Sheffield |
University of Southampton |
University of St Andrews |
| St George's, University of London |
University of Manchester |
University of Newcastle |
| University of Nottingham |
Warwick University |
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The UCAS course codes applicable are*:
A100, A101, A102, A103, A104, A106, A200, A201, A202, A203,
A204, A205, A206, B900.
*Not all courses are available at every university. Please check
the UCAS website for further
details.
Can I re-sit the test?
No! The UKCAT can only be sat once per
year. If you try to re-sit the test, your second set of
results will be made invalid. To take the test again you would have
to re-apply in the next admissions year.
Candidates who feel they have performed poorly in the test
will not have the opportunity to resit the test
until the following year.
Should I
practice?
The official UKCAT Consortium
website states:
"Candidates should practise answering the types of
questions that will be presented in the UKCAT, to familiarise
themselves with the question styles, multiple-choice format and
varying requirements of each subtest.
Candidates should also familiarise themselves with the
onscreen test format so that they know how to move the mouse,
answer questions and move through the test."
When can I take the UKCAT?
UKCAT testing begins on 3rd July 2012 and the last testing date
is 5th October 2012.
How do I
register?
Registration for the UKCAT must be made online using the Pearson
VUE registration server. Register now
It is advisable to register as early as possible for the UKCAT
to give you the best options of where and when to sit the test.
When
can I register?
Registration for the UKCAT opens on 1st May 2012 and the
deadline for registration is 21st September 2012.
How far ahead can I
book a test slot?
After registration it's recommended you book a test slot as
soon as possible to maximise your chances of attending a convenient
test centre. However the UKCAT booking system allows test slots to
be allocated 90 days in advance.
Where can I take the
UKCAT?
The UKCAT is sat at Pearson VUE test centres. There are over 150 locations throughout the
UK where the computer-based UKCAT can be sat.
How much does the UKCAT
cost?
If the test is sat between 3rd July 2012 and 31st August 2012
the cost is:
- £65 for candidates taking the test in the European Union
- £100 for all other candidates.
If the test is sat between 1st September 2012 and 5th October
2012 the cost is:
- £80 for candidates taking the test in the European Union.
- £100 for all other candidates.
What will the test be
like?
The test is split into 5 sections; Verbal Reasoning,
Quantitative Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, Decision Analysis and
Non-cognitive Analysis. The test is computer-based and is in a
multiple choice format. For more detailed information about the
test visit the Revision Advice.
To see what the computer-based test will look like, take the familiarity tour.
How long does the test
take?
The time given for the test is 2 hours. This is split into:
- Verbal Reasoning - 22 minutes
- Quantitative Reasoning - 22 minutes
- Abstract Reasoning - 16 minutes
- Decision Analysis - 30 minutes
- Non-cognitive Analysis - 30 minutes
What is an average score?
An average score in each subtest is between 600 and 900.
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