The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is a computer-based admissions test used by most UK medical and dental schools (and some international partner universities) as part of their selection process. It assesses cognitive abilities and professional behaviours — not academic knowledge.
Note: The test was originally called the UKCAT (United Kingdom Clinical Aptitude Test) but was renamed UCAT in 2019.
Features of a UKCAT/UCAT Preparation Course
Preparation courses (both paid and free) typically include:
- Practice questions in all UCAT sections
- Full-length timed mock tests
- Section-by-section strategies (timing, pacing, question techniques)
- Diagnostic tools to identify strengths/weaknesses
- Video lessons or live tutoring (optional)
- Review of official exam tools and tutorials
Courses vary: some are short bootcamps (e.g., one-day immersion), others are multi-week programs with online access to question banks and mock tests.


