The UKCAT helps universities to make more informed choices from amongst the many highly-qualified applicants to medical and dental programmes. It is used in conjunction with other admissions processes such as the UCAS application and academic qualifications. The UKCAT is a computer-based test. It does not contain any curriculum or science content but instead focuses on exploring the cognitive powers of candidates and other attributes considered to be valuable for health care professionals.
Who should sit the UKCAT?
A full list of universities / courses that require the UKCAT is available here. Students sit the test during the summer before they submit their UCAS application in October.
Where can candidates sit the test?
The test is delivered via computer in partnership with Pearson VUE at over 150 UK authorised test centres and in around 100 countries worldwide. Candidates are encouraged to register and book early to ensure they get a test slot at their chosen test centre.
Key Dates
| Registration & Booking opens | Tuesday 2 May 2017 |
| Testing begins | Monday 3 July 2017 |
| Registration Closes | Tuesday 19 September 2017 – 5pm |
| Bursary Deadline | Tuesday 19 September 2017 – 5pm |
| Booking/Rescheduling Closes | Monday 2 October 2017 – midday |
| Last Testing Date | Tuesday 3 October 2017 |
| UCAS Application Deadline | Sunday 15 October 2017 |
Further Information
We will be offering preparation classes for this, however regular practice at home is essential.
We would also recommend you purchase the following books and working through as many tests as possible:
