Who Should Take the Test?
Candidates intending to apply in 2010 for entry to a relevant course in a UKCAT University in 2011 (or for deferred entry in 2012) are required to sit the UKCAT by the 8th October 2010 deadline.
The requirement to take the test applies to all UK, EU and the majority of international applicants. There are test centres in many locations around the world, including all EU countries.
If there is no test centre in your country, or no safe transport route to a test centre, you must first consult the rules for exempted candidates. If you believe you are exempt from the UKCAT because of where you live and study, you must complete this form and send it to the UKCAT Administrator for permission to be exempt. This will be confirmed with a unique exemption number. UKCAT will then inform your chosen Universities that you are exempt from the test.
If you have any doubt about whether you are required to take the UKCAT, please contact the universities to which you are applying.
The UKCAT results are only valid for applications to universities in the year in which the test is taken. If your application to medical school is not successful and you re-apply the following year, you will be required to re-sit the UKCAT.
University courses which require UKCAT
Exempt candidates