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University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) Preparation
The UCAT is a compulsory entry requirement for the following universities: ● University of Aberdeen M, DG ● Anglia Ruskin University M ● Aston University M ● University of Birmingham M, D ● University of Bristol M, D ● Cardiff University M, D, DH ● University of Dundee M, D ● University of East Anglia M ● Edge Hill University M ● University of Edinburgh M ● University of Exeter M ● University of Glasgow M, D ● Hull York Medical School M, D ● Keele University M ● Kent and Medway Medical School M ● King’s College London M, DG ● University of Leicester M ● University of Liverpool M, D ● University of Manchester M, D ● Newcastle University M, D ● University of Nottingham M ● Plymouth University M, D ● Queen Mary University of London M, D* ● Queen’s University Belfast M, D ● University of Sheffield M, D ● University of Southampton M ● University of St Andrews M ● St George’s, University of London M ● University of Sunderland M ● University of Warwick (Graduate Entry Only) ● Pozan University of Medical Sciences, Poland: 4-Year MD Programme in English for college graduates ● American University of the Caribbean
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M - Medicine, D - Dentistry, DH - Dental Hygiene, DG - Dentistry – graduate entry. *Not all applicants - please see the university website for more details.
UCAT Preparation Course
In early September, before A-level teaching commences, Albemarle students applying for medicine and dentistry participate in a course to help them prepare for the UCAT test.
Most students taking the UCAT course will be new to aptitude tests and so they are taught strategies to help them tackle the test, as well as given a thorough explanation as to the structure and content of each test. They then focus on practising questions, identifying weaknesses and study techniques. Students are also given revision packs to take home for further practice.
Students may sit the UCAT at a Pearson VUE Test Centre. Students will know their results immediately after the test. (See UCAT website for full details: https://www.ucat.ac.uk/ucat/ucat-2020)
UCAT Key Dates - 2021
Registration opens: Registration online closes: Testing begins: Last test date: Wednesday 2nd June Wednesday 22nd September 12pm Monday 26th July Wednesday 29th September
The UCAT Test
The test assesses a range of mental abilities identified by university Medical and Dental Schools as important. There is no curriculum content as the test examines innate skills. Each subtest is in a multiple choice format and is separately timed. The UCAT test comprises:
Subtest Verbal Reasoning
Assesses ability to critically evaluate information that is presented in a written form Decision Making
Assesses the ability to make sound decisions and judgements using complex information Quantitative Reasoning
Assesses the ability to critically evaluate information presented in a numerical form Abstract Reasoning
Assesses the use of convergent and divergent thinking to infer relationships from information Situational Judgement
Measures the capacity to understand real world situations and to identify critical factors and appropriate behaviour in dealing with them Total Time Questions Timing 44 21 minutes
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