Blogs

28th February 2025
When Should I Start Preparing for the UCAT?
This is a very common question that students ask about UCAT. When you first start to research UCAT it can seem overwhelming and confusing. You may have many questions such as: How should I approach UCAT preparation? When should I start my UCAT prep? Do I need to prepare for the UCAT? These are all very valid questions, and this blog explores them in more detail. Is it worth p ...
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23rd February 2025
Applying for Medicine in the UK and Australia?
UCAT is used by universities in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom for selection of students into medicine and dentistry. If you wish to apply to universities in both Australia/New Zealand and the UK, there is a specific procedure relating to UCAT that you must follow. Sit UCAT ANZ You will need to sit the UCAT ANZ in order to apply to both Australia/NZ and U ...
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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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14th February 2025
New Online Learning Platform Feature – UCAT 'Slow Load Mode'
We’re excited to announce a highly requested feature on our UCAT Online Learning Platform – Slow Load Mode. This new setting is designed to better replicate the experience of taking the live UCAT exam. Although the experience of students differs depending on the exact testing location, some of our students sitting the UCAT have reported that their live UCAT platform experienced ...
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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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31st January 2025
MedEntry's 2025 Charity Partners
There’s a saying that, ‘Deeds of giving are the very foundations of the world’. MedEntry has a commitment to deeds of giving to disadvantaged groups, with a focus on health and education. Every year, the MedEntry Foundation partners with a different charity organisation in each country in which we operate, helping them make a meaningful impact in their communities. Me ...
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9th January 2025
One-on-One With a Medical School Interviewer
I was fortunate enough to have jumped through the hurdles that lie on the way to medical school, and there are quite a few benefits on the other side. I was fortunate in being able to talk to someone who had previous experience as an interviewer. The following is an excerpt from a conversation I had with a past interviewer to understand what they are looking for in medical interview candidates ...
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7th January 2025
Anglia Ruskin University School of Medicine Medical Interview
With the UCAT behind you, you're now in the home stretch — university interviews are your final hurdle before securing a place in medical school. Knowing what to expect in the process can make all the difference. This guide provides detailed information about the interview process at Anglia Ruskin University School of Medicine to help prepare you. Structure of the Anglia ...
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6th January 2025
Why Some Students Don’t Prepare for Medical Interviews
Medical interviews are a crucial aspect of the selection process for entry into medicine and dentistry. For many universities, once a minimum UCAT score and academic grades are achieved, entry into medicine is based entirely on interview performance! This includes universities such as Bristol, Imperial, Southampton, Newcastle and KCL. Most people focus on their academic scores and study for ...
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24th December 2024
Important Updates to MedEntry's UCAT Platform for 2025
At MedEntry, we're committed to providing the most accurate and up-to-date UCAT preparation resources for our students. Following the recently announced changes to the UCAT for 2025, we've made significant updates to our platform to ensure our students continue to receive the most relevant and effective preparation resources. Key UCAT 2025 Platform Updates We're e ...
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