Applying To Study Medicine Or Dentistry
UKCAT: Admission Test for Medicine & Dentistry Degree Programmes
Students who may be thinking of applying to study medicine or dentistry.
Most UK universities require applicants to sit an admissions test in addition to their other entry requirements.
The UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) is required by the majority of University Medical and Dental schools in the UK and must be sat in the summer of Year 12 .
What is the UKCAT?
The UKCAT helps universities to make more informed choices from amongst the many highly-qualified applicants to medical and dental programmes. It is used in collaboration with other admissions processes such as the UCAS application and academic qualifications. The UKCAT is a computer-based test. It does not contain any curriculum or science content but instead focuses on exploring the cognitive powers of candidates and other attributes considered to be valuable for health care professionals.
Who should sit the test?
A full list of universities / courses that require the UKCAT is available on our website. Students sit the test during the summer before they submit their UCAS application in October.
Where can candidates sit the test?
The test is delivered via computer in partnership with Pearson VUE at over 150 UK authorised test centres and in around 100 countries worldwide. Candidates are encouraged to register and book early to ensure they get a test slot at their chosen test centre.
