About the 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 the current 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.
UCAT Essentials will guide you through all the important steps in completing your UCAT journey.
UCAT 2025 Test Dates
UCAT 2025 testing has ended. Dates for UCAT 2026 will be published in January 2026. 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…
UCAT Test Format
The UCAT assesses a range of mental abilities identified by university medical and dental schools as important. The test consists of four separately timed subtests in multiple-choice format: Verbal Reasoning assesses your ability to cr…
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…
