We reserve the right to request additional evidence if, in our view, the initial supporting documentation is not sufficient to verify your eligibility. A full, post diagnostic assessment report of specific learning difficulties from a specialist teacher assessor or educational psychologist.
It must explicitly recommend a specific amount of extra exam time e. A recent letter dated from a GP or specialist e. A letter that simply states your exam preferences or wishes would not be sufficient to approve access arrangements. Access arrangements are considered with respect to maintaining the integrity of the assessment process.
Therefore, given the nature of this test it may not be reasonable to provide all the adjustments specified in your application. Access arrangements should meet the needs of the candidate affected by a disability or medical condition but must not confer any advantage over other candidates sitting the assessment under standard conditions.
Can I leave the test centre room for a break? You are permitted to leave the test centre room but the test cannot be paused and will continue running. You are advised, if possible, to take any breaks between subtests to limit the impact on test time.
You cannot book these versions of the test through your web account. Booking a UCATSEN does not mean you are approved to sit this version of the test; you must make an application for access arrangements to have your eligibility for extra time approved.
If you have a test booked then need to change to a different version of the test e. Your test fee will be refunded and you will need to go through the payment process again to book the version of the test you are entitled to sit. This is because the booking system cannot make changes to an existing booking e. You should note that we operate a live booking system and it is unlikely you will be given the same appointment.
The date, time and location of your test may all need to change depending on availability at the time. What if I sit an extended version of the test without approval? What if my specific exam needs cannot be met? You should still register and make an Access Arrangements Application with correct supporting evidence.
We will assess your application and advise you how to proceed. We will consider applications from 2 June and the deadline for any requests is 12 noon BST on 22 September Can I take in water? You will have a wide variety of dates to choose from when you can book the exam for, but you need to have sat it prior to submitting your application on UCAS and within the same year. So, if this is your second attempt at applying for medical school and you have already sat the UCAT once before, this score will not be taken into account and you would need to sit the test again.
This gives you over two months of testing dates available to choose from at your convenience. No, you are only allowed to sit the UCAT one time per application cycle. The UCAT differs from other assessment tests which may classify your score into a Pass or a Fail score, thus requiring you to take them again until a satisfactory result is achieved. UCAT, on the other hand, always provides you with a numerical score and a band score for SJT , and the lowest possible score you could get is Remember that each numerically scored section of the UCAT awards you a minimum of and a maximum of points.
As such, the exam does not differentiate between pass and fail scores, as many medical schools decide on cut-off marks for their selection process individually. According to current regulations, for you this means that you will only be able to sit the UCAT exam once during an application cycle and will not have an opportunity to retest if you are unhappy with your score.
This is why you should consider what the best date for you to sit the exam is to ensure the best performance. You need to register for the UCAT first before you will be able to book a testing date and sit it. Registration opens at 9am on June 2, and stays open all the way until 12pm on September 22, You do not need to register create an account each year you wish to sit the test. Please do not set up a new account as multiple accounts are not permitted.
Why can't I book a test? Although you can register create a web account from 2 June, you cannot book a test until 28 June.
If you have forgotten your username or password there are options to retrieve these from the sign in page. I am having problems registering creating a web account. On occasion, accounts cannot be created until they are validated by the Account Processing team. In this case, you will not be able to create a username and password.
An onscreen message will inform you that your account is not yet complete. You will then receive an email from Pearson VUE, usually within one business day, with additional instructions. I can sign in to my web account but have not received a registration email. This email is only for your records. If you can sign in to your web account using the username and password you set up during registration, you have successfully completed the registration process. You are now ready to book your test from 28 June.
You can find your candidate ID in the left corner of your account. What is my Candidate ID number and where can I find it? Your Candidate ID number should be used in all correspondence regarding the test. If you are struggling to find your Candidate ID please refer to this guide. Only 9, of these applicants will be offered a place. The UCAT helps medical schools decide who to invite to interview and sometimes who gets the final offer.
Getting a good score will increase your chances of getting accepted. Use our comprehensive UCAT course and start as early as possible. Our course has a fully realistic online exam simulator, 13, questions, personalised feedback, and detailed video tutorials on every section.
Keep a diary of how you are doing in each section, and target your weaknesses systematically. The UCAT tests aptitude rather than academic knowledge. Each section of the UCAT assesses a different proficiency:. Decision Making DM : Making appropriate decisions in complex situations.
Quantitative Reasoning QR : Assessing and evaluating numerical information. Abstract Reasoning AR : Using both convergent and divergent thinking styles. The UCAT consists of multiple-choice questions across five separate sections. Each section has a different number of questions and time allocations, as below:. We recommend giving yourself plenty of time. A month is the absolute minimum, and six weeks is the recommended minimum. Many students prepare for months before the test, so make sure you are ready for the intense competition.
Doing 20 minutes to an hour a day over months is a great way to learn the ins and outs of the exam without the stress. Most students find the UCAT challenging not because the questions are particularly difficult but because of the huge number of questions that need to be answered in just two hours in total!
Research indicates that students who use prep materials and study more for the UCAT score higher. Read our in-depth guide to UCAT preparation , or just learn the four key steps:. Learn about the different styles and formats of the questions, as well as strategies for solving them. Try our free UCAT questions to give yourself a better understanding of the exam. Medify has a team of experts following UCAT developments and continuously responding to student feedback to make the simulated tests as realistic as possible.
For example, we have recently updated the entire Verbal Reasoning section, and it is now the most up-to-date and realistic resource on the market. We have also updated our VR tips and tricks guide.
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