8th May 2024
Why You Should Be Studying for the UCAT Right Now
Are you all aboard the express train to Procrastination Station? Are you experiencing a motivation crisis? Are you just about ready to give up? There may be many reasons why you’re feeling this way and they may be impacting on your will to study and prepare for UCAT. You may be feeling tired, overwhelmed, stressed. You may have many other social, academic and extra-curricular co ...
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26th April 2024
Say Hello to UCAT: Oxbridge’s Newest Challenge!
Step right up, aspiring medical marvels! The game has changed, the rules are rewritten, and a thrilling new challenge awaits you on your quest to conquer the illustrious halls of Oxford and Cambridge. Say farewell to the old guard, bid adieu to the BMAT, and brace yourselves for the electrifying arrival of the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) – the latest sensation in town! Pi ...
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24th April 2024
Just Landed: Brand New UCAT Learning Curriculum!
Are you ready to embark on a journey toward your dream career in medicine? We’re thrilled to announce our latest update to the MedEntry Online Learning Platform: the brand new UCAT Learning Curriculum. The curriculum is personally delivered by Dr Ann Deely, consultant Dermatologist and MedEntry co-founder. This curriculum is meticulously crafted to provide comprehensive coverage of ev ...
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19th April 2024
What Does Oxbridge Adopting the UCAT Mean for Students
The recent decision by Oxford and Cambridge to transition from the Biomedical Admissions Test (BMAT) to the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) marks a significant development in the realm of medical admissions, with profound implications for you. Why are they using the UCAT? The adoption of the UCAT by Oxbridge underscores a broader trend toward standardised assessments ...
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17th April 2024
Oxford and Cambridge: The BMAT Is Dead, Long Live the UCAT
In the ever-evolving landscape of medical admissions, change is inevitable. This year, a seismic shift has occurred, heralding the rise of the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) as the new standard-bearer for Oxbridge Medicine entry. Let's delve into what this transition means for you. The Legacy of the BMAT For decades, aspiring medical students navigated the chall ...
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8th January 2024
Hot Topic: COVID Vaccinations (with discussion of medical ethics)
The COVID pandemic and COVID vaccinations are common medical interview topics, since they have resulted in significant challenges to the healthcare system, and raise many ethical issues. In this blog, we will be discussing the following medical interview question, and provide four key tips: “Should people be forced to vaccinate in order to achieve herd immunity?” ...
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21st June 2023
ATTENTION PARENTS: 5 Ways to Help your Son or Daughter in the Lead up to the UCAT
The final years of secondary school are a stressful time. Add in UCAT and the pressures of getting into medicine, and stress levels can rapidly sky rocket. As a parent it is easy to succumb to feelings of powerless as you watch your son or daughter struggle to prepare for such an important and difficult exam. However, there are many things you can do to boost their performance and have a ...
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14th June 2023
Is UCAT Getting More Competitive? Will UCAT 2023 be even harder?
The UCAT score required for a given percentile has slightly increased each year. For example: In 2022 a score of 2880 was needed for 90th percentile In 2021 a score of 2850 was needed for 90th percentile In 2020 a score of 2850 was needed for 90th percentile In 2019 a score of 2800 was needed for 90th percentile This is in spite of a similar number of candidates sitting U ...
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18th May 2023
Managing UCAT With Other Commitments
As many of you would have noticed, UCAT preparation takes time. And I mean a LOT of time! It’s often overwhelming trying to get those practice exams you’d promised yourself to get done as well as study for that first chemistry quiz if you’re in your final year of schooling or dealing with a cranky boss at work. In many cases, students often lose time, confidence and their ...
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31st March 2023
BRAND NEW MEDENTRY UCAT APP NOW AVAILABLE!
MedEntry’s highly anticipated, game-changing, brand new UCAT app has just been launched! It is available now on the App Store and Google Play. The MedEntry App allows you to sharpen your UCAT skills on the go, anywhere, any time and on any device! Wherever you are, you can turn a few spare minutes into an opportunity to boost your UCAT score. Global leaders in IT, educational te ...
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