The UCAT is an admissions test required for entry to UK medical and dental schools. The test is also used by some international partner universities.
The UCAT is delivered annually in Pearson test centres.
18/05/2026
Last year our UCAT Bursary scheme supported over 7000 students from low-income backgrounds in the UK to test for free. Are you eligible? Apply from 20th May 2026 14:00 BST.
More info: https://www.ucat.ac.uk/register/bursary-scheme/
17/05/2026
Thinking about your UCAT alongside school exams and coursework all feeling like a balancing act? Here are our tips:
📅 Which exams are soon? Prioritise preparation for those first.
🤔 Think carefully about when to book your test. Read some advice from top performing candidates on how they chose their test date.
🙂 Take time for yourself in amongst the revision.
✔️ Read the wellbeing tips on our website.
12/05/2026
As we get closer to UCAT registration opening, here are 5 general strategies for approaching the test. You can find more tips and strategies in our general question tutorial: https://www.ucat.ac.uk/prepare/question-tutorials/
09/05/2026
Created an account in a previous year? This information is for you! You will need to create a fresh new account if you wish to sit the UCAT in 2026. Account creation opens 20th May at 14:00 UK Time. More info on our website: https://www.ucat.ac.uk/register/returning-candidates/
06/05/2026
Happy Wednesday! Here's an overview of the remaining UCAT subtest- the Situational Judgement Test.
For strategies and example questions, head to the question tutorials on our website 🔗
02/05/2026
Read about the Quantitative Reasoning subtest in the UCAT➡️
For strategies and example questions, head to the question tutorials on our website: https://www.ucat.ac.uk/prepare/question-tutorials/
30/04/2026
The last of our FAQs for this month and unfortunately there's no simple answer! Strategic application is key here. If you're unsure if universities will consider your application with your UCAT score, don't be afraid to contact their admissions team and ask at open days.
28/04/2026
What is the UCAT's Decision Making subtest all about?
For strategies and example questions, head to the question tutorials on our website: https://www.ucat.ac.uk/prepare/question-tutorials/
26/04/2026
Going to a test centre to sit the UCAT can feel nerve-wracking, that's why we've put together advice on what to expect on test day on our website: https://www.ucat.ac.uk/sit/test-day/
22/04/2026
One of our most common FAQs- this one's all about prep. Like any test, you need to tailor your preparation strategy to suit you. You can find preparation advice and thousands of official UCAT practice questions on our website, available free of charge to all candidates: https://www.ucat.ac.uk/prepare/preparation-resources/
07/08/2024
