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The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is a 2-hour multiple-choice admissions exam used by the majority of UK medical schools. It is taken by approximately 37,000 students each year as part of medicine and dentistry applications.
See more information about the UCAT.
The UCAT evaluates your mental ability, characteristics, attitudes, and professional behaviors required for medical school. Previously, the UCAT consisted of five subtests, but Abstract Reasoning was removed starting in 2025.
We've kept our blog on Abstract Reasoning available as an indicator and insight into what used to be tested. You can also find more information about the remaining four subtests below:
Learn more about the UCAT format and sections.
The Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making and Quantitative Reasoning subtests are scored in the same way. Your raw score is converted into a scale score between 300–900 for each section. Situational Judgement is scored differently, with your grade expressed as a band, graded 1–4.
Find out more about UCAT scoring and the UCAT decile ranking.
The majority of UK medical schools include an admissions exam as part of their entry criteria and UCAT is the most widely used.
See the full list of universities that use the UCAT.
For the 2026 UCAT cycle (for 2027 entry), account creation/registration opens on 12 May 2026 and booking is open between 23 June – 16 September 2026. The exam period will run from 17 July – 24 September 2026.
See more information about UCAT dates, including bursary scheme and access arrangements applications.
If you take the UCAT within the UK, the fee is £70 for 2026. Alternatively, the exam can be taken outside of the UK for a fee of £115 for 2026.
Learn more about the UCAT bursary and if you meet the eligibility criteria.
You should focus on revising the key topics included in the UCAT (see the individual sections above) and completing practice questions and mock exams.
Find out more about preparing effectively for the UCAT with our step-by-step guide. Short on time, there’s also a condensed version.
