20th February 2025
What Is UCAT 2025?
UCAT stands for University Clinical Aptitude Test. It is one of three main criteria used by most universities in the UK to select students into medicine and dentistry (the other two criteria being performance in school/university and interviews/personal statement). Unlike traditional school and university exams which assess knowledge, UCAT 2025 assesses generic skills, including verbal ...
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5th February 2025
Is Medicine for Me? 5 Tips on How to Make the Big Decision
Trying to decide whether medicine is for you? Personally, it took me months and lots of research and thought to finally make that decision. Compared to most Bachelor degrees which are usually three years in duration, courses in medicine take much longer – about 5 years to complete. Then there is post-graduate study and specialist training. You could be looking at many years before y ...
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21st December 2024
UCAT 2025 Changes – Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
The UCAT Consortium has recently announced some significant updates to the UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) for students sitting UCAT UK in 2025. These changes will substantially impact how students prepare for and perform in UCAT this year. Understanding these updates is essential for maximizing your chances of success. Below, we address some of the most frequently asked questions ...
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13th December 2024
UCAT 2025: Adapting to Change - The Removal of Abstract Reasoning
The recent decision to remove Abstract Reasoning from the UCAT has understandably left many aspiring medical and dental students feeling uncertain. However, this shift should be seen as an opportunity to refocus and refine your preparation strategies so you can succeed in UCAT 2025. Understanding what the removal means The removal of Abstract Reasoning from the UCAT should no ...
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12th December 2024
Updates to UCAT UK 2025
The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is undergoing a transformation for the 2025 exam cycle. These changes will impact all candidates sitting UCAT UK in 2025. Understanding these modifications is crucial for aspiring medical and dental students preparing for their admissions journey. Removal of UCAT Abstract Reasoning The most notable change is the complete remov ...
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4th October 2024
Didn’t do well in UCAT? Here’s how to bounce back in four steps
The UCAT is one of the three criteria for most undergraduate medicine schools in the United Kingdom. The UCAT may determine whether or not you receive an interview offer at certain universities, so many students put in the extra mile to maximise their UCAT results. There are many factors that can influence performance in UCAT, and receiving a lower mark than expected may feel like all our effo ...
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16th September 2024
I Didn’t Get a ‘Good Enough’ UCAT Score – What Should I Do?
So you’ve sat UCAT and feel that you didn’t get a good enough UCAT score. What should you do now? Firstly, it’s important to note that the UCAT is not the be all and end all in medicine admissions as there are many routes into medicine. It is possible to secure an offer to study medicine even with a low UCAT score. Options for getting into medicine with a low ...
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9th September 2024
How to Interpret Your UCAT Scores
If you have just sat UCAT, congratulations! You have made it through one of the toughest and most gruelling tests of your career. This blog contains information on how to interpret your 2024 UCAT UK score report. How do I access my UCAT score report? After sitting UCAT, you will receive a copy of your UCAT score report before leaving the test centre. Your score report will al ...
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29th August 2024
How to Study for the UCAT When You’re Sick of Studying
Let’s set the scene – UCAT is fast approaching but you can’t stand the thought of sitting at your desk one more minute for UCAT prep. I’ve been there. The secret to igniting your motivation to study is variety – and lots of it. As someone who is change averse and largely a homebody – I always rolled my eyes at this advice, thinking that I already knew ...
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26th August 2024
UCATPHOBIA Don’t Get Scared, Stay Motivated!
Does the thought of UCAT day make you cringe and consider hiding in your room? That's how I felt in the weeks that led up to UCAT. Being a student in my final year of high school I had rarely been in a position where I was sitting an exam which was so important for determining my future career pathway. Sure I had been through many school exams and academic competitions, but I felt ...
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