• When to begin preparation

  When to begin UCAT preparation is a difficult question and one that is very individual. Getting started early means reducing the stress/workload. The UCAT can change from year to year but the changes are not very significant. You may choose to purchase a package that begins from the moment of purchase until the UCAT exam. On the flipside, of course, cost is an issue. We offer students access to online materials until the next UCAT date. (For example, if you purchased a package now, you wouldPopular

• What should I do for my UCAT preparation?

  Successful preparation for UCAT can be summarised in five key steps: Understand the importance of UCAT Familiarise yourself with UCAT-style questions Learn strategies for tackling each type of question Attempt full length practice exams under timed conditions Identify your weaknesses and work on them For more information check out our free UCAT Strategy Guide: Free UCAT Strategy GuideFew readers

• How much time should I devote to UCAT preparation?

  The amount of time you devote to UCAT preparation depends on you - in particular your current abilities, level of motivation and other commitments. Generally, MedEntry advises students to spend about 10% of study time preparing for UCAT in the few months leading up to the exam. For example, if you spend a total of thirty hours per week studying, about three hours per week should be set aside for UCAT preparation. If you only have a few weeks to prepare for UCAT, you should spend a greater percenFew readers

• Where do I begin? There are a lot of materials on the Online Platform.

  For detailed information on how to approach preparation for UCAT, please work through the Learn curriculum: Module 1: How to prepare for UCAT The most common mistake made by students is to save practice exams, and focus on the QBank. You should complete your first practice exam early, and space out your practice exams from now until UCAT.Few readers