• What is UCAT?

  UCAT is one of three criteria used by universities in the UK to select students into high demand health related careers such as medicine and dentistry:  UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) Secondary school academic performance  Interview performance (Panel or MMI)   The UCAT is a two hour test and assesses a range of abilities identified by universities as important to practicing in the fields of medicine / dentistry / clinical sciences: the ability to evaluate information presenteFew readers

• Do I need to register for the UCAT if I am already registered with MedEntry?

  Yes - enrolling with MedEntry does not represent or include an application to sit the UCAT. You must register separately with Pearson VUE to sit the UCAT.Few readers

• How and when do I register for the UCAT UK?

  You can register an account online on the Pearson VUE website from mid-May. Please note that enrolling with MedEntry UCAT Preparation course does not represent or include an application to sit the UCAT. To sit UCAT, you will need to complete the two-step registration process: Step 1: Create a Pearson VUE account (Note: it can take up to 24 hours to receive a confirmation email). Step 2: Login to you Pearson VUE account. Select an appropriate date and venue to secure your UCAT test day Test aFew readers

• How much does it cost to sit the UCAT?

  For the latest information on registration, concession or late fees, please see the UCAT website: https://www.ucat.ac.uk/register/booking-your-test/Few readers

• Can I sit the UCAT more than once?

  If you have not been successful the first time you sit the UCAT, you can re-sit it without being penalised. In fact you can resit the test ANY number of times in subsequent years, but you may not sit it more than once a year. Please note that UCAT scores are valid for one year only.Few readers

• Do I need the UCAT for medical entrance? Which universities require it?

  Most universities in the UK require UCAT for entry into medicine.  For more information please see the University Admissions Guide: https://www.medentry.co.uk/universities/university-admissions-guideFew readers

• What can I / can't I take into the UCAT?

  You need to take acceptable identification and your confirmation email from Pearson VUE to the UCAT testing centre. Other items, including pens, pencils, calculators, dictionaries, rulers etc. are not allowed. For further information, 'Store Personal Belongings' on the UCAT website.Few readers

• When is the UCAT held?

  UCAT is usually held from mid-July to the end of SeptemberFew readers

• How do I cancel my UCAT registration?

  If you wish to cancel your exam and receive a refund you will need to cancel your test through your online Pearson VUE account before the deadline. There is a fee that will automatically be deducted from your refund. If you miss the deadline you will not be refunded.Few readers

• Do I need to train for the UCAT?

  There is increasing competition to get into medicine and dentistry meaning that the UCAT cutoffs to be invited for an interview is increasing. High-quality preparation with the right online learning platform and teaching will help you achieve your UCAT potential. Even high achieving students can stumble in the UCAT: it is a very different exam than school/uni and requires a different skillset. Some students with perfect high school / university scores have missed out on a place in medicine and rFew readers