UCAT
The UCAT is a two-hour computer-based test which assess a range of mental abilities identified by university medical and dental schools as important. It consists of five separately timed subtests which each contain a number of questions in a multiple-choice format. Once started the test cannot be paused for a break but before each subtest there is a timed instruction section.
Candidates either sit the standard UCAT or one of the extended versions of the test if they are entitled to extra time due to a documented medical condition or disability. Please see the information on Access Arrangements for how to apply for approval to sit an extended version of the test.
| Section | Questions | UCAT | UCATSEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verbal Reasoning Assesses the ability to critically evaluate information presented in a written form. |
44 | 1 minute instruction section 21 minutes test time | 1 minute 15 second instruction section 26 minutes 15 seconds test time |
| Decision Making Assesses the ability to make sound decisions and judgements using complex information. |
29 | 1 minute instruction section 31 minutes test time | 1 minute 15 second instruction section 38 minutes 45 seconds test time |
| Quantitative Reasoning Assesses the ability to critically evaluate information presented in a numerical form. |
36 | 1 minute instruction section 24 minutes test time | 1 minute 15 second instruction section 30 minutes test time |
| Abstract Reasoning Assesses the use of convergent and divergent thinking to infer relationships from information. |
55 | 1 minute instruction section 13 minutes test time | 1 minute 15 second instruction section 16 minutes 15 seconds test time |
| Situational Judgement Measures the capacity to understand real world situations and to identify critical factors and appropriate behaviour in dealing with them. |
69 | 1 minute instruction section 26 minutes test time | 1 minute 15 second instruction section 32 minutes 30 seconds test time |
© 2019 ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS ACADEMY. All Rights Reserved.