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Key Facts: UCAT ANZ Exam

184

Total live-test questions

UCAT ANZ Test Format

4

Current subtests: VR, DM, QR, SJT

UCAT ANZ Test Format

900-2700

Cognitive total scaled-score range

UCAT ANZ Scoring

AUD $335

Standard Australia/New Zealand 2026 test fee

UCAT ANZ 2026 Dates and Fees

1 Jul-5 Aug 2026

UCAT ANZ 2026 testing window

UCAT ANZ Test Cycle

UCAT ANZ 2026 is a just-under-2-hour computer-based admissions test with 184 multiple-choice questions across four current sections: Verbal Reasoning 44 questions in 22 minutes, Decision Making 35 questions in 37 minutes, Quantitative Reasoning 36 questions in 26 minutes, and Situational Judgement 69 questions in 26 minutes. There is no Abstract Reasoning section in current UCAT ANZ. There is no pass mark; universities use scaled scores alongside academic results, interviews, and other criteria. Standard Australia/New Zealand test fee is AUD $335, with an Australian concession fee of AUD $240 and overseas sitting fee of AUD $405.

Sample UCAT ANZ Practice Questions

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1Passage: A regional hospital introduced video consultations for dermatology follow-up appointments. Travel-related cancellations fell, but clinicians still asked first-time patients with complex symptoms to attend in person. Which conclusion is best supported?
A.Video consultations are unsuitable for all dermatology patients.
B.Video consultations can reduce some access barriers without replacing every in-person appointment.
C.The hospital should stop offering in-person follow-ups.
D.Cancellation rates fell because patients received shorter appointments.
Explanation: The passage says cancellations related to travel fell after video follow-ups were introduced, while some complex first-time cases still required in-person visits. The supported conclusion is that video consultations helped with access but did not replace all face-to-face care.
2Passage: Coral restoration projects often receive attention when divers attach nursery-grown coral fragments to reefs. Researchers caution, however, that restoration works best when paired with water-quality improvement and limits on local stressors. What is the passage's main point?
A.Coral restoration is most useful as part of a broader reef-protection strategy.
B.Divers should not participate in coral restoration.
C.Nursery-grown coral fragments always survive after attachment.
D.Water quality is irrelevant when coral fragments are used.
Explanation: The passage contrasts the visible restoration activity with the researchers' caution that restoration works best alongside other protective actions. The main point is that restoration is not a standalone fix.
3Passage: A museum trialled late-night openings on Fridays. Visitor numbers rose, especially among shift workers, but daytime school visits were unchanged. The curator said the trial 'expanded the audience rather than moving the old one.' Which statement best captures the curator's view?
A.The late openings attracted additional visitors without reducing existing daytime school attendance.
B.The museum should cancel school visits.
C.Shift workers are the only people who visit museums.
D.Friday night openings failed because school visits did not rise.
Explanation: The curator's phrase means the new opening time added an audience rather than merely redistributing current visitors. School visits staying unchanged supports that interpretation.
4Passage: When a school moved its start time from 8:00 to 8:45, students reported sleeping longer on weekdays. Teachers noted fewer late arrivals but said homework completion did not change. Which statement is supported?
A.Later starts improved every academic measure.
B.Students slept longer and arrived late less often after the change.
C.Homework completion fell after the timetable changed.
D.The school day became 45 minutes shorter.
Explanation: The passage directly states that students reported more weekday sleep and teachers noted fewer late arrivals. It does not claim universal academic improvement or a shorter school day.
5Passage: Algae-based fuels can be produced on non-arable land and do not require freshwater if marine strains are used. However, current production remains expensive compared with conventional fuel. Which claim cannot be concluded?
A.Some algae fuels can avoid competing directly with food crops for land.
B.Marine algae strains may reduce freshwater demand.
C.Algae fuels are currently cheaper than conventional fuel.
D.Cost is a barrier to large-scale algae fuel production.
Explanation: The passage says current production remains expensive compared with conventional fuel, so the claim that algae fuels are cheaper is not supported and contradicts the text.
6Passage: A community exercise program initially attracted many registrations, but attendance dropped after the first month. Organisers found that people who joined with a friend were more likely to keep attending than those who joined alone. Which title best fits the passage?
A.Why Exercise Programs Should Ban Group Sign-Ups
B.Social Support and Continued Exercise Attendance
C.The Decline of All Community Sport
D.How Registration Numbers Prove Long-Term Success
Explanation: The passage focuses on attendance over time and the association between joining with a friend and continued participation. The best title captures social support and adherence.
7Passage: After a library removed overdue fines for children's books, returns did not become later on average. Library staff reported that families who had avoided the library because of old fines began borrowing again. Which statement is most supported?
A.Removing fines increased access without worsening average return times.
B.All libraries must remove every type of fee.
C.Families dislike reading children's books.
D.Overdue fines always make books return earlier.
Explanation: The passage says average return lateness did not worsen and families who had avoided borrowing came back. That supports an access benefit without a measured decline in average timeliness.
8Passage: Urban trees can lower pavement temperatures by shading surfaces and releasing water vapour. In a recent council report, streets with mature trees were cooler on hot afternoons than nearby treeless streets. The report did not compare traffic levels or building height. Which caution is most justified?
A.The report proves trees are the only possible cause of the temperature difference.
B.Other street differences may have contributed to the observed temperature difference.
C.Mature trees cannot affect surface temperature.
D.The report shows that traffic and building height were identical in all streets.
Explanation: Because the report did not compare traffic levels or building height, those uncontrolled factors could have influenced afternoon temperatures. The passage supports a cautious interpretation, not a single-cause proof.
9Passage: An antibiotic stewardship team reviewed prescriptions after 48 hours. If cultures showed a narrow-spectrum drug would work, the team recommended changing from broad-spectrum treatment. The policy aimed to reduce unnecessary exposure while preserving effective care. Which statement is consistent with the passage?
A.The team recommended narrower treatment when evidence showed it was suitable.
B.The team stopped all antibiotics after 48 hours.
C.Broad-spectrum antibiotics were considered ineffective in every case.
D.Culture results were ignored when choosing therapy.
Explanation: The policy uses culture evidence to switch to a narrow-spectrum drug when it would work. That preserves care while reducing unnecessary broad exposure.
10Passage: Employers increasingly accept short online credentials, but only when they can identify who issued them, what was assessed, and how achievement was verified. A badge that simply states 'leadership' without assessment detail is less useful. What assumption underlies the passage?
A.All online credentials are fraudulent.
B.The value of a short credential depends partly on transparent evidence of what it represents.
C.Leadership cannot be taught online.
D.Employers prefer credentials with no issuing organisation.
Explanation: The passage treats issuer identity, assessment detail, and verification as key to whether employers accept a credential. It assumes transparent evidence affects value.

About the UCAT ANZ Exam

UCAT ANZ is the University Clinical Aptitude Test used by a consortium of Australian and New Zealand universities to support selection for medicine, dentistry, and clinical science programs. It is a computer-based, multiple-choice test delivered in test centres. The current exam has four separately timed subtests: Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Reasoning, and Situational Judgement. Cognitive subtests are scaled from 300 to 900 and summed to a total scale score from 900 to 2700; Situational Judgement is reported separately from 300 to 900.

Assessment

Four separately timed multiple-choice subtests: Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Reasoning, and Situational Judgement. Current UCAT ANZ does not include Abstract Reasoning.

Time Limit

Just under 2 hours total; 111 minutes of subtest time plus timed instruction sections

Passing Score

No pass/fail score; universities decide how UCAT ANZ scaled scores are used in selection.

Exam Fee

AUD $335 in Australia/New Zealand; AUD $240 concession in Australia only; AUD $405 overseas; late fees may apply (UCAT ANZ Consortium; delivered through Pearson VUE test centres)

UCAT ANZ Exam Content Outline

44 questions / 22 minutes

Verbal Reasoning

Assesses the ability to critically evaluate written information, identify what can and cannot be concluded, and avoid using outside knowledge.

35 questions / 37 minutes

Decision Making

Assesses logic, decision quality, argument evaluation, statistical reasoning, risk interpretation, and use of complex information. A simple on-screen calculator is available.

36 questions / 26 minutes

Quantitative Reasoning

Assesses numerical problem solving, often using charts, tables, and graphs. A basic on-screen calculator is available.

69 questions / 26 minutes

Situational Judgement

Assesses judgement in clinical and educational training scenarios, including integrity, perspective taking, team involvement, resilience, and adaptability.

How to Pass the UCAT ANZ Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: No pass/fail score; universities decide how UCAT ANZ scaled scores are used in selection.
  • Assessment: Four separately timed multiple-choice subtests: Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Reasoning, and Situational Judgement. Current UCAT ANZ does not include Abstract Reasoning.
  • Time limit: Just under 2 hours total; 111 minutes of subtest time plus timed instruction sections
  • Exam fee: AUD $335 in Australia/New Zealand; AUD $240 concession in Australia only; AUD $405 overseas; late fees may apply

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

UCAT ANZ Study Tips from Top Performers

1Use official UCAT ANZ question tutorials first so you understand the accepted question styles before doing timed sets.
2Do not practise Abstract Reasoning for current UCAT ANZ; allocate that time to the four current subtests.
3For Verbal Reasoning, answer from the passage only and avoid importing outside medical, scientific, or general knowledge.
4For Decision Making, translate conditions into diagrams, tables, or concise symbols before choosing an answer.
5For Quantitative Reasoning, estimate before calculating so you can reject implausible options quickly.
6For Situational Judgement, favour honest communication, patient safety, confidentiality, escalation through appropriate channels, and reflective teamwork.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does UCAT ANZ 2026 include Abstract Reasoning?

No. The current UCAT ANZ test format lists four subtests only: Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Reasoning, and Situational Judgement.

How many questions are on UCAT ANZ?

The standard UCAT ANZ has 184 multiple-choice questions: 44 Verbal Reasoning, 35 Decision Making, 36 Quantitative Reasoning, and 69 Situational Judgement.

How is UCAT ANZ scored?

UCAT ANZ is marked by correct answers with no negative marking. Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making, and Quantitative Reasoning are each scaled from 300 to 900 and summed to a total scaled score from 900 to 2700. Situational Judgement is reported separately from 300 to 900.

What score do I need to pass UCAT ANZ?

There is no pass or fail score. UCAT ANZ results are used by universities as part of admissions, and each university or course decides how to use scores.

How much does UCAT ANZ 2026 cost?

The official 2026 fee is AUD $335 for tests taken in Australia or New Zealand, AUD $240 for eligible Australian concession candidates, and AUD $405 for tests taken overseas. Late booking and rescheduling fees may apply.

How long are UCAT ANZ 2026 results valid?

UCAT ANZ 2026 results are valid for the 2026 university admissions cycle only, for entry to university in 2027.