About the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)
The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is a computer-based admissions test, established in 2006 by a consortium of leading UK universities to help achieve greater fairness in selection.
The UCAT is used by a consortium of UK and Partner Universities to help select applicants to their medical and dental degree programmes.
Around 37,000 candidates sit the UCAT each year in Pearson VUE test centres throughout the UK and worldwide.
Candidates should start with the UCAT Essentials which will guide them through all the important steps in completing their UCAT journey.
UCAT Essentials - What do I need to know?
The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is an admissions test, used by a consortium of UK and partner Universities to help select applicants to their medical and dental degree programmes. Refer to the UCAT 2025 page for details about…
Registration and Booking
Registration and Booking for the 2025 UCAT is now closed Registration and booking for the 2025 UCAT closed at 12 noon BST on 19 September 2025. You can no longer register or book to sit the test this year. We do not make exceptions to th…
UCAT Bursary Scheme
The deadline to apply for a bursary was 16:00 (BST) on 26 September 2025. We do not accept late applications under any circumstances. Candidates who have sat their test have until 17:00 (BST) on 20 October 2025 to redeem their bursary vouc…
How to prepare for the UCAT
Candidates should use these free, official UCAT preparation materials to support their test preparation. We advise candidates to be cautious about using resources from any commercial providers, as these are not affiliated with UCAT in any…
Test Day
You should familiarise yourself with this important information so you know what to expect on your test day and what to do if there is a problem before or during your test. You should also refer to the confirmation email you were sent aft…
Results
The UCAT Results page outlines how you receive your results and how we communicate your results to your chosen universities. You will have your test result before the UCAS deadline and should use your result to help inform your UCAS choi…
