01 May 2009 - 25 Sep 2009
07 July 2009 - 09 Oct 2009
Frequently Asked Questions
Who must take the UKCAT?
The UKCAT is required by 26 medical and dental schools/universities across the UK.
It must be taken by applicants who are applying for medicine and dentistry at the following Universities:
| University of Aberdeen | Barts and The London
School of Medicine and Dentistry | Queen's University Belfast |
| Brighton and Sussex Medical School | Cardiff University | University of Dundee |
| University of Durham | University of East Anglia | University of Edinburgh |
| University of Glasgow | Hull York Medical School | Imperial College London |
| Keele University | King's College London | University of Leeds |
| University of Leicester | University of Oxford | Peninsula Medical School |
| University of Sheffield | University of Southampton | University of St Andrews |
| St George's, University of London | University of Manchester | University of Newcastle |
| University of Nottingham | Warwick University | |
The UCAS course codes applicable are*:
A100, A101, A102, A103, A104, A106, A200, A201, A202, A203, A204, A205, A206, B900.
*Not all courses are available at every university. Please check the UCAS website for further details.
Can I re-sit the test?
No! The UKCAT can only be sat once per year. If you try to re-sit the test, your second set of results will be made invalid. To take the test again you would have to re-apply in the next admissions year.
Candidates who feel they have performed poorly in the test will not have the opportunity to resit the test until the following year.
Should I practice?
The official UKCAT Consortium website states:
"Candidates should practise answering the types of questions that will be presented in the UKCAT, to familiarise themselves with the question styles, multiple-choice format and varying requirements of each subtest.
Candidates should also familiarise themselves with the onscreen test format so that they know how to move the mouse, answer questions and move through the test."
When can I take the UKCAT?
UKCAT testing begins on 7th July 2009 and the last testing date is 09th October 2009.
How do I register?
Registration for the UKCAT must be made online using the Pearson VUE registration server. Register now
It is advisable to register as early as possible for the UKCAT to give you the best options of where and when to sit the test.
When can I register?
Registration for the UKCAT opens on 1st May 2009 and the deadline for registration is 25th September 2009.
How far ahead can I book a test slot?
After registration it's recommended you book a test slot as soon as possible to maximise your chances of attending a convenient test centre. However the UKCAT booking system allows test slots to be allocated 90 days in advance.
Where can I take the UKCAT?
The UKCAT is sat at Pearson VUE test centres. There are over 150 locations throughout the UK where the computer-based UKCAT can be sat.
How much does the UKCAT cost?
If the test is sat between 7th July 2009 and 31st August 2009 the cost is:
- £60 for candidates taking the test in the European Union
- £95 for all other candidates.
If the test is sat between 1st September 2009 and 09th October 2009 the cost is:
- £75 for candidates taking the test in the European Union.
- £95 for all other candidates.
What will the test be like?
The test is split into 5 sections; Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, Decision Analysis and Non-cognitive Analysis. The test is computer-based and is in a multiple choice format. For more detailed information about the test visit the Revision Advice.
To see what the computer-based test will look like, take the familiarity tour.
How long does the test take?
The time given for the test is 2 hours. This is split into:
- Verbal Reasoning - 22 minutes
- Quantitative Reasoning - 22 minutes
- Abstract Reasoning - 16 minutes
- Decision Analysis - 30 minutes
- Non-cognitive Analysis - 30 minutes
What is an average score?
An average score in each subtest is between 600 and 900.
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