Structure

The UCAT is a computer-based aptitude test widely used for applications to medicine and dentistry in the UK and partner regions. It does not test medical knowledge; the core challenge is reading, logical, quantitative and professional-judgement processing under high time pressure.

The whole paper is divided into Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Reasoning and Situational Judgement. The modules are timed independently; Decision Making contains five-statement Yes/No combination questions, and Situational Judgement awards partial credit according to proximity to the best answer.

Each of the first three cognitive modules is reported on a scale of 300-900, with a total score of 900-2700; the SJT is reported separately as Band 1-4. There is no negative marking for wrong answers. What is shown on this site is a training estimate based on raw score rates and cannot replace the official equating conversion.

• ▸The UCAT is a speed test: when you get stuck, flag the question and move on, so that one question does not swallow up the whole module.
• ▸VR answers only on the basis of the given text, without supplementing with common sense; Can't Tell requires confirming that the text neither proves nor disproves it.
• ▸For DM multi-statement questions, judge each statement one by one; you cannot use the conclusion of the first statement to replace the remaining judgements.
• ▸QR first estimate the order of magnitude, then use the on-screen calculator to confirm, paying attention to units and the base of percentages.
• ▸The SJT prioritises patient safety, honesty, timely escalation, respect for confidentiality and the boundaries of one's own competence.