UCAT
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!
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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) |
| Total |
|
2 hours |
1200 - 3600 |
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Online Group Course
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
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