• What can I / can't I take into the UCAT?

  You need to take acceptable identification and your confirmation email from Pearson VUE to the UCAT testing centre. Other items, including pens, pencils, calculators, dictionaries, rulers etc. are not allowed.Popular

• What is UCAT?

  The UCAT is a two hour test with multiple choice questions. UCAT is administered on computer throughout July and early August. UCAT is one of three criteria used by NZ and Australian universities in selecting students into high demand health related careers such as medicine and dentistry: UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) First Year Uni GPA or NCEA (National Certificate of Educational Achievement) score Interview performance (Panel or MMI) Otago does not require candidates to sit anSome readers

• How much does it cost to sit the UCAT?

  For the latest information on registration, concession or late fees, please see the UCAT website: https://www.ucat.edu.au/register/booking-your-test/Some readers

• When is the UCAT held?

  The UCAT runs throughout July and into early August. When you register, you will have a choice of testing dates and times. You can choose a date/time that suits you. The sooner you register, the more likely it is that you have a wider range of dates to choose from.Some readers

• What is the UCAT Consortium?

  The UCAT ANZ Consortium is a group of Australian and NZ universities which use UCAT as one of the criteria for entry into medical and dental schools.Some readers

• Can I sit the UCAT more than once?

  If you have not been successful the first time you sit the UCAT, you can re-sit it without being penalised. In fact you can resit the test ANY number of times in subsequent years, but you may not sit it more than once a year. Please note that UCAT scores are valid for one year only.Some readers

• Do I need to train for the UCAT?

  In New Zealand and Australia, there is increasing competition to get into medicine and dentistry meaning that the UCAT cutoffs to be invited for an interview is increasing. High-quality preparation with the right online learning platform and teaching will help you achieve your UCAT potential. Even high achieving students can stumble in the UCAT: it is a very different exam than school/uni and requires a different skillset. Some students with perfect high school / university scores have missed ouSome readers

• Do I need the UCAT for medical entrance? Which universities require it?

  Both Auckland and Otago and most medical entrance courses in Australia require students to have sat UCAT and have valid UCAT scores. For more information please see the University Admissions Guide: https://www.medentry.edu.au/universities/university-admissions-guideSome readers

• How and when do I register for the UCAT ANZ?

  Bookings open on the Pearson VUE website from early March. Please check the website for the closing date for registrations: https://www.ucat.edu.au/register/booking-your-test/ To sit UCAT, you will need to complete the two-step registration process: Step 1: Create a Pearson VUE account at https://wsr.pearsonvue.com/testtaker/profile/create/SignUp/UMAT (Note: it can take up to 24 hours to receive a confirmation email). Step 2: Login to you Pearson VUE account. Select an appropriate date and venueFew readers

• Do I need to register for the UCAT if I am already registered with MedEntry?

  Yes - enrolling with MedEntry does not represent or include an application to sit the UCAT. You must register separately with Pearson VUE to sit the UCAT.Few readers