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Key Facts: UCAT Exam

4 sections

Current UCAT format since 2025

UCAT Consortium

184 questions

Total across all four subtests

UCAT Consortium

900-2700

Total cognitive score range

UCAT Consortium

Bands 1-4

Situational Judgement reporting

UCAT Consortium

~2 hours

Total seated test time

UCAT Consortium

Removed 2025

Abstract Reasoning dropped

UCAT Consortium

Medicine + dentistry

UK courses using the UCAT

UCAT Consortium

100

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The UCAT is a roughly 2-hour computer-based test for UK medicine and dentistry entry. Since 2025 it has four sections — Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Reasoning and Situational Judgement — after Abstract Reasoning was dropped. The three cognitive sections give a total of 900-2700; Situational Judgement is reported as a band (1-4).

Sample UCAT Practice Questions

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1Passage: 'The blue whale is the largest animal ever known to have lived. Adults can reach 30 metres in length and weigh up to 180 tonnes. They feed almost exclusively on tiny shrimp-like krill, consuming several tonnes per day during feeding season.' Based ONLY on the passage, which statement is TRUE?
A.Blue whales eat several tonnes of krill per day during feeding season
B.Blue whales are the largest fish ever recorded
C.Blue whales feed all year round at the same rate
D.Blue whales can dive to 30 metres
Explanation: The passage states blue whales consume 'several tonnes per day during feeding season', so option A is directly confirmed. UCAT Verbal Reasoning requires answers grounded only in the passage, not outside knowledge.
2Passage: 'The Roman aqueduct at Segovia was built around the first century AD and remained in use until the nineteenth century. It carried water from springs roughly 17 kilometres away. The structure was constructed without mortar.' Based ONLY on the passage, the statement 'The aqueduct used cement to bind its stones' is best judged as:
A.False
B.True
C.Can't tell
D.Partly true
Explanation: The passage states the structure was 'constructed without mortar', which directly contradicts the claim that cement bound the stones. In UCAT VR a statement contradicted by the text is False.
3Passage: 'A recent survey found that most respondents who exercised regularly reported better sleep. The survey did not ask about diet, stress levels or screen time.' Based ONLY on the passage, the statement 'Diet has no effect on the respondents' sleep' should be judged as:
A.True
B.False
C.Can't tell
D.Probably true
Explanation: The passage explicitly states diet was not asked about, so it provides no information on diet's effect on sleep. When the passage neither confirms nor denies a claim, the correct UCAT VR answer is Can't Tell.
4Passage: 'The novelist wrote in seclusion for a decade, publishing nothing. Critics assumed she had abandoned writing. In fact she had completed three manuscripts, none of which she felt ready to release.' Which conclusion is BEST supported by the passage?
A.The novelist had stopped writing entirely
B.The novelist was productive during her silence despite outside assumptions
C.Critics had read the three manuscripts
D.The novelist published one book during the decade
Explanation: The passage says she completed three manuscripts she was not ready to release, directly contradicting the critics' assumption that she had abandoned writing. The best-supported conclusion is that she remained productive.
5Passage: 'Geothermal energy harnesses heat from beneath the Earth's surface. Iceland generates a large share of its electricity and most of its building heating from geothermal sources. The technology has a low carbon footprint but high upfront drilling costs.' Which statement can be inferred?
A.Geothermal energy is the cheapest energy source to install
B.Geothermal energy can supply both electricity and heating
C.Iceland exports geothermal heat to other countries
D.Geothermal energy produces no carbon at any stage
Explanation: The passage states Iceland uses geothermal sources for electricity and building heating, so it can be inferred that geothermal supplies both. UCAT inference questions require conclusions that must follow from the text.
6Passage: 'The committee agreed to fund the new library only if local schools were granted free access. The council later confirmed that all schools in the district would have free access.' Based ONLY on the passage, the statement 'The library funding condition was satisfied' is:
A.False
B.True
C.Can't tell
D.Irrelevant
Explanation: The funding condition was free school access, and the council confirmed all district schools would have free access, satisfying the stated condition. The passage logically confirms the statement, so it is True.
7Passage: 'Tea was first cultivated in China and reached Europe via Dutch traders in the early seventeenth century. It became fashionable in England only after Catherine of Braganza, a Portuguese princess, popularised it at court following her marriage in 1662.' Which statement is FALSE according to the passage?
A.Tea became fashionable in England before 1662
B.Tea originated in China
C.Dutch traders brought tea to Europe
D.Catherine of Braganza was Portuguese
Explanation: The passage says tea became fashionable 'only after' Catherine popularised it following her 1662 marriage, so claiming it was fashionable before 1662 contradicts the text and is False.
8Passage: 'The author argues that remote working improves productivity for many roles, but cautions that it can weaken team cohesion and make mentoring of junior staff harder.' Which best reflects the author's overall position?
A.Remote working has benefits but also notable drawbacks
B.Remote working is harmful and should be avoided
C.Remote working has no effect on team cohesion
D.Remote working improves mentoring of junior staff
Explanation: The author credits remote working with productivity gains while warning of weaker cohesion and harder mentoring, presenting a balanced view of benefits and drawbacks. UCAT author-position questions reward the most accurate summary.
9Passage: 'All registered nurses at the hospital completed the new infection-control module. The training was also offered to healthcare assistants, but attendance was optional for them.' Based ONLY on the passage, the statement 'Every healthcare assistant completed the module' is:
A.True
B.False
C.Mostly true
D.Can't tell
Explanation: The passage says the training was offered to assistants but attendance was optional, and gives no figure for how many actually attended. Because the passage does not state the outcome, the answer is Can't Tell.
10Passage: 'The migration of the Arctic tern is the longest of any bird, covering around 70,000 kilometres a year as it travels between its Arctic breeding grounds and the Antarctic. Over a 30-year lifespan this is comparable to flying to the Moon and back several times.' Which statement is supported?
A.An Arctic tern may fly more than two million kilometres in its life
B.The Arctic tern breeds in the Antarctic
C.The Arctic tern lives for around 70 years
D.The Arctic tern's migration is the shortest among birds
Explanation: At roughly 70,000 km per year over a 30-year lifespan, the total exceeds two million kilometres, which the passage's comparison supports. UCAT VR rewards conclusions that follow from stated figures.

About the UCAT Exam

The UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) is a computer-based admissions test used by a consortium of UK and Australian/New Zealand universities for entry to medicine and dentistry. From the 2025 testing cycle the UK UCAT has four subtests — Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Reasoning and Situational Judgement — after Abstract Reasoning was removed. Candidates sit it in the summer before applying through UCAS, and scores form part of a holistic selection process alongside grades and the personal statement.

Questions

184 scored questions

Time Limit

Just under 2 hours of seated time, including a short instruction screen before each subtest

Passing Score

No fixed pass mark — universities set their own thresholds each year using the total cognitive score (900-2700) and the Situational Judgement band

Exam Fee

Around 70 GBP for tests taken in the UK and 115 GBP outside the UK; bursaries cover the full fee for eligible candidates (UCAT Consortium (delivered by Pearson VUE))

UCAT Exam Content Outline

24%

Verbal Reasoning

Reading short passages and judging statements as True, False or Can't Tell, plus inference, author-opinion and detail multiple-choice questions; answers must be based only on the passage, never outside knowledge

19%

Decision Making

Syllogisms and interpreting information (deductive logic), logical puzzles, recognising the strength of arguments and assumptions, Venn diagrams and set theory, and probabilistic reasoning

20%

Quantitative Reasoning

Applied numeracy under time pressure: percentages and percentage change, ratio and proportion, speed-distance-time, drug dosing and infusion rates, area and volume, and reading data from tables and charts

37%

Situational Judgement

Medical and ethical scenarios where you rate how appropriate an action is or how important a consideration is, grounded in GMC Good Medical Practice values such as patient safety, integrity, confidentiality and working within competence

How to Pass the UCAT Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: No fixed pass mark — universities set their own thresholds each year using the total cognitive score (900-2700) and the Situational Judgement band
  • Exam length: 184 questions
  • Time limit: Just under 2 hours of seated time, including a short instruction screen before each subtest
  • Exam fee: Around 70 GBP for tests taken in the UK and 115 GBP outside the UK; bursaries cover the full fee for eligible candidates

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 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Practise against the clock from day one — the UCAT is as much a test of speed as of ability, especially in Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning
2For Verbal Reasoning, answer only from the passage; reserve 'Can't Tell' for statements the text neither confirms nor contradicts
3Drill each Decision Making question type separately (syllogisms, Venn diagrams, probability, puzzles) before mixing them in timed sets
4Learn to use the on-screen calculator and keyboard shortcuts fluently so Quantitative Reasoning time goes on thinking, not clicking
5Read GMC Good Medical Practice and judge Situational Judgement scenarios by patient safety, honesty, confidentiality and working within your competence
6Sit at least two full official mock tests under exam conditions to build stamina for the near-two-hour session

Frequently Asked Questions

How many sections does the UCAT have in 2026?

Four. Since the 2025 testing cycle the UCAT has consisted of Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Reasoning and Situational Judgement. Abstract Reasoning was removed because it was highly coachable and less predictive of university success.

How is the UCAT scored?

Each of the three cognitive subtests is scaled from 300 to 900, giving a combined total of 900-2700. Situational Judgement is reported separately as one of four bands, with Band 1 the strongest. There is no fixed pass mark; universities set their own thresholds each year.

How long is the UCAT?

The test takes just under two hours of seated time. Section timings are roughly 22 minutes for Verbal Reasoning, 37 minutes for Decision Making, 26 minutes for Quantitative Reasoning and 26 minutes for Situational Judgement, with a short instruction screen before each.

Was Abstract Reasoning removed from the UCAT?

Yes. Abstract Reasoning was removed from the 2025 cycle onward, reducing the test from five sections to four and lowering the maximum cognitive score from 3600 to 2700. Our practice bank reflects only the current four-section format.

Who needs to take the UCAT?

The UCAT is required for entry to most UK medicine and dentistry degree programmes at universities in the UCAT Consortium. Applicants usually sit it in the summer before submitting their UCAS application in the autumn.

How should I prepare for the UCAT?

Most candidates spend 6-8 weeks practising, focusing on timing as well as accuracy. Use the official UCAT practice tests, learn keyboard shortcuts and the on-screen calculator, and read GMC Good Medical Practice to ground your Situational Judgement answers.