The UK Aptitude Test (UKCAT)

For Medical and Dental Degrees

The UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) is used in the selection process by a consortium of UK university Medical and Dental Schools.

The test helps universities to make more informed choices from amongst the many highly-qualified applicants who apply for their medical and dental degree programmes.

About UKCAT TwitterFacebook


Key Dates

  • Registration opens
  • 01 May 2013
  • Testing begins
  • 01 July 2013
  • Registration Closes
  • 20 September 2013
  • Bursary & Exemption deadline
  • 20 September 2013
  • Booking/Rescheduling Closes
  • 02 October 2013
  • Last testing date
  • 04 October 2013
  • UCAS application deadline
  • 15 October 2013

Testing begins in

Announcements

prev next

  • Registration 2013

    Registration will go live from 9am UK time on 1st May 2013

    Candidates can then register, book their tests and apply for bursaries and exemptions.

  • Bursaries 2013

    Bursaries are available to cover the full cost of the test fee

    Check out our Bursary Section to see if you are eligible.

  • Step-by-Step Guide to taking the UKCAT

    We've produced a guide to help you plan for your test, under the section 'Who Takes the Test'

    It takes you step-by-step through the testing process and points you to all the relevant information

  • New Preparation Guidance

    Our pages on preparation for the test have been updated for 2013

    The advice is drawn from the outcomes of a survey of candidates in 2012.

  • New Test Centres for 2013

    We have opened new test centres in the following countries:

    Bahamas, Brazil, Cayman Islands, Mexico, Oman, Philippines

  • Free UKCAT Practice App

    UKCAT have developed a free Practice App available from late-May for iPhone or Android

    The UKCAT Mobile App features practice questions from all 5 sections of the test.

  • New Customer Service Opening Hours

    The UKCAT Telephone helpline is now available 08:00 to 17:00 UK time,

    Monday to Friday, excluding English Bank Holidays or you can contact us by email.

Quick Links