UCAT - Medicine | Icon+ Education Singapore

Course Overview

What is UCAT?

An admissions test used in the selection process by a consortium of universities in the UK, Australia and New Zealand for their medical and dental degree programmes.

A test of Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, Decision Making, and the Situational Judgment Test.

A two-hour, computer-based test administered around the world.

UCAT registration and test booking will commence on 28 June 2021. Tests will take place between 26 July and 29 September 2021.

UCAT results are only valid in the year of application.

UCAT scores ranges for the first four sections of the UCAT combined is 1200 (low) to 3600 (high). We are most proud that most of our UCAT students score 2800 to 3100!

ucat Test Format

The test consists of 5 sections: Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, and Situational Judgement.

Section I: Verbal Reasoning

Critically evaluate information presented in a written form

Section II: Decision Making

Make sound decisions and judgements using complex information

Section III: Quantitative Reasoning

Critically evaluate information presented in a numerical form

Section IV: Abstract Reasoning

Use convergent and divergent thinking to infer relationships from information

Section V: Situational Judgement

Capacity to understand real world situations and to identify critical factors and appropriate behaviour in dealing with them

Sections	Questions	Duration	Scoring
I. Verbal Reasoning	44 multiple choice	21 minutes	300 - 900
II. Decision Making	29 multiple choice	31 minutes	300 - 900
III. Quantitative Reasoning	36 multiple choice	24 minutes	300 - 900
IV. Abstract Reasoning	55 multiple choice	13 minutes	300 - 900
V. Situational Judgement	69 multiple choice	26 minutes	Band 1 (high) - Band 4 (low) Not included in total scaled score
Total	2 hours	2 hours Including instruction sections	1200 - 3600

Our ucat Courses

Looking for Online Courses? At ICON+ we offer all our Courses in-Centre and Online.

Group

Our 2-day intensive UCAT Group Course is now Online! It's still the same top-rated weekend course that has helped our students score average scores in the world top 20%!

This Group Class is designed for students who prefer an efficient and systematic classroom programme. You will receive expert guidance on exclusive strategies and practice questions with timed drills, before working through any uncertainties in a Q&A session. Additional bonus: Students will have complimentary 12-month access to our Interactive UCAT Question Bank.

Through the group classes, we will be covering strategies and practices for each section:

Verbal and Abstract Reasoning

Reading Comprehension
True/False/Unknown Questions
Matrices/Pattern identification
Series Continuation
Analogies

Quantitative Reasoning

Arithmetic
Proportionality, Fractions, Percentages, Ratios
Rates, Speed, Distance and Time
Geometry
Data Interpretation (Graphs, Tables and Pie Charts)

Decision Making and Situational Judgement

Formal Logic
Data & Arrangement
Inductive Reasoning from Charts
Statistical Evaluation & Drawing Logical Conclusions
Evaluating Complex Arguments
Appropriateness Questions
Importance Questions

All students will also benefit from:

Timed Practices and Reviews
Reviewing Challenging Questions
Mock Testing and Review
Q&A Session

Sameera

Medicine

Sameera holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Dentistry and ran her own dental practice for 7 years prior to joining ICON+ as a Science Coach. She chose Dentistry over Medicine because she believes in the importance of oral health and the transformative power of a beautiful smile. Hence, she specialises in Endodontics and enjoys performing intricate procedures such as root canal and restorative surgeries. Seeing her patients pain-free or becoming more confident gives her immense satisfaction.

Benjamin

Medicine

Benjamin graduated from the University of Oxford with a BA in Medical Sciences. He has over 3 years of experience tutoring high school students in STEM subjects. Even in his undergraduate years, Benjamin has provided personalised guidance and interview preparation to students applying to Oxbridge and medicine courses. In particular, he is proficient at the BMAT and UCAT tests.

The ICON+ Advantage

Our clients come to us because:

We have helped 30,000+ students

Our curriculum and teachers are MOE-approved

Score Improvement Guarantee or your money back

Our well-equipped campus is minutes away from City Hall MRT

Statistics

20+

years of experience

150

top universities have accepted our students

100%

of students score higher than the world average

79%

of students are in the 90th percentile

Harry 👦

Satisfied UCAT client

“The course was comprehensive and structured, and the instructor placed just the right amount of emphasis on the various sections of the test. With that, I could pinpoint my strengths and weaknesses and work accordingly! ”

Siddharth 👦

Satisfied UCAT client

“The lessons were very flexible and there were always makeup and review options. There was also a lot of material for me to practice, which I found very useful, seeing that the UCAT is all about speed. To add, the instructors were all exceedingly nice and helpful! Thank you ICON+!”

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