UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT)

The UKCAT is the most widely accepted entrance exam for medical schools in the UK.

It is currently used by 26 of the 31 British medical schools and most people decide to sit it before they apply. See the list of medical schools on the UKCAT site.

You can normally register for the test from May to September in the year you apply. You can take the test between July and October (there are many different dates to choose from). Check this year's official dates on the UKCAT site.

UKCAT Preparation

The test is designed to measure intelligence or aptitude rather than knowledge. Therefore, in theory you do not need to revise for it. In reality however, many people do some preparation before hand.

You can get access to some preparation material for free and it is important to note that you can pass without having to pay for additional practice material. We do not endorse any revision material or prep courses (and neither do UKCAT themselves). Below are some of the resources available.

This page was last updated on 17th May 2009