Changes to UKCAT

UKCAT is changing to UCAT - same test, new name!

 

The UKCAT has been re-launched this week under the new name of the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) to recognise that our test is now widely used in the admissions and selection process by a growing number of international universities. The UCAT continues to be the largest medical admissions test in the UK, currently used by 30 UK universities for admission to their Medicine and Dentistry Degrees. FAO students applying through UCAS this October who need to be aware of this mandatory part of the university application process.

Prior to 2019 the UCAT was known as the UKCAT. Whilst the name has changed, the test content remains the same.

Do you want to study Medicine or Dentistry?

For students who may be thinking of applying to study medicine or dentistry. Most UK universities require applicants to sit an admissions test in addition to their other entry requirements. The UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) is required by the majority of University Medical and Dental schools in the UK and must be sat in the summer of 2017 by candidates who want to apply to member universities for entry in 2018 (or deferred entry in 2019). What is the UKCAT? 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 test? A full list of universities / courses that require the UKCAT is available on our website. 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 Tues 2nd May 2017 Testing begins Mon 3rd July 2017 Registration Closes Tues 19th September 2017 – 5pm Bursary Deadline Tues 19th September 2017 – 5pm Booking/Rescheduling Closes Mon 2nd October 2017 – midday Last Testing Date Tues 3rd October 2017 UCAS Application Deadline Sun 15th October 2017

Useful Resources   We have created a Candidate Preparation Toolkit to help students prepare for the test. This includes an Official Guide, a Question Tutorial, Practice Tests, a Practice App (for iPhone and Android) and a selection of videos on our YouTube channel.   We have also produced an Adviser Toolkit for schools and colleges. This contains the UKCAT Official Guide, a poster and leaflet plus a presentation and two tutorials to help advise and prepare students who might be sitting the test. Add us to your address book! We will send important information out monthly during the UKCAT testing cycle. If you find this useful, please add the ukcat@pearson.com email address to your 'Safe senders' list to ensure it does not get filtered as spam.

Any students thinking about applying for medicine or dentistry in September 2018 should read this post

Most UK universities require applicants to sit an admissions test in addition to their other entry requirements. The UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) is required by the majority of University Medical and Dental schools in the UK and must be sat in the summer of 2017 by candidates who want to apply to member universities for entry in 2018 (or deferred entry in 2019).

What is the UKCAT?     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 collaboration 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 test?     A full list of universities / courses that require the UKCAT is available on our website. 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       Tues 2nd May 2017     Testing begins       Mon 3rd July 2017     Registration Closes       Tues 19th September 2017 – 5pm     Bursary Deadline       Tues 19th September 2017 – 5pm     Booking/Rescheduling Closes       Mon 2nd October 2017 – midday     Last Testing Date       Tues 3rd October 2017     UCAS Application Deadline       Sun 15th October 2017

Useful Resources             We have created a Candidate Preparation Toolkit to help students prepare for the test. This includes an Official Guide, a Question Tutorial, Practice Tests, a Practice App (for iPhone and Android) and a selection of videos on our YouTube channel.         We have also produced an Adviser Toolkit for schools and colleges. This contains the UKCAT Official Guide, a poster and leaflet plus a presentation and two tutorials to help you advise and prepare students who might be sitting the test.

Add us to your address book! We will send important information out monthly during the UKCAT testing cycle. If you find this useful, please add the ukcat@pearson.com email address to your 'Safe senders' list to ensure it does not get filtered as spam.

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