Discover the latest updates to the UCAT 2025 exam, including removed sections, revised scoring, and new question types. Learn how to adapt your preparation strategy for success!

Last weekend at the University of Birmingham, we enjoyed working with an incredible group of students preparing for their medical school interviews. It was inspiring to see the dedication and effort many of you are putting into this critical stage of your journey toward a career in medicine. Your hard work is paying off, and it showed! 🥇

Interview season is here! The stakes are high for those applying to competitive programs like Oxbridge, and preparation is key. We’ve been hard at work running mock MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) circuits, and we’re thrilled to share some valuable insights from these sessions to help you shine. 🌟

The UCAT consortium has released final UCAT scores for the 2024 exam. We look at the trends over the years and how this has changed for 2024.

This blog will explore Brexit's critical impacts on the NHS, from staffing challenges to supply chain disruptions, funding issues, and the broader public health policy implications. This is a hot topic in medical school interviews. You must be aware of the critical points in the Brexit debate and its effect on the NHS, patients, staff and provision of healthcare in the UK.

Attending an open day is critical in choosing the right medical school for you. It’s a chance to see the facilities, meet the people teaching and supporting you, and figure out whether you’ll feel comfortable in the environment.

The UCAT consortium has released the interim UCAT scores for 2024, and here’s a breakdown of the key points to help you understand what they mean for your application to medicine or dentistry 😀

Not satisfied with your UCAT score? There are still dental schools where you can apply with a lower UCAT score. You can learn more on this page.

Most aspiring dentists must take the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) when applying to UK dental schools. While some universities place significant weight on UCAT scores when selecting interview candidates, others emphasise additional factors, such as academic achievement or lower UCAT requirements.

The Quantitative Reasoning test evaluates your ability to solve problems using numerical skills. If you are not studying A-level maths, you should not be disadvantaged. While UCAT Quantitative Reasoning requires a solid understanding of GCSE-level mathematics, the primary focus is on problem-solving. This involves taking information and manipulating it through calculations, ratios, and logical analysis. As with other sections of the UCAT exam, there are several pitfalls you need to learn and keep away from.

This UCAT decision making test evaluates a candidate's ability to apply logic to reach conclusions, assess arguments, and analyse statistical data. This is tested because doctors have to manage complex decisions, make difficult decisions, and problem-solve often

In the United Kingdom, nearly all medical schools incorporate aptitude tests into their application procedures. These tests, which are required for undergraduate admission, primarily include the UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test). The BMAT (Biomedical Admissions Test) was another admission test used by a few UK medical schools and is now defunct. The GAMSAT (Graduate Medical School Admissions Test) is also used by some medical schools for graduate entry medicine applications.

The NHS became a political battleground during the 2016 Brexit vote, with Boris Johnson's campaign bus claiming, "We send £350 million a week to the EU. Let's fund our NHS instead." This promise was misleading, and the funds have not materialised. In addition, the real figure for the UK net transfer to Brussels was much smaller, and projections showed that any savings were more than cancelled out by the economic hit of a hard Brexit.

Every medical school uses the UCAT score differently. Understanding how each UCAT university will use your UCAT score is crucial. This understanding lets you strategically pick your four medical schools on your UCAS application form, giving you the best chance of being called for an interview and receiving an offer.

COVID-19 can be a hot topic in medical school interviews, especially during and shortly after the pandemic's peak. Admissions tutors may ask questions related to COVID-19 to assess applicants' understanding of public health issues, healthcare systems, medical ethics, and motivations for pursuing a career in medicine during such challenging times.

The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has profoundly influenced every facet of our lives, with the NHS experiencing the most significant impact. It disrupted livelihoods, job security, incomes, and social lives, all essential for healthy living. The topics of COVID-19, how the government and NHS responded to it, and the ongoing challenges are hot topics in Medical School Interviews.

Writing your personal statement can be challenging and time-consuming, often needing several drafts before you reach the final one that you will submit on your UCAS application form. However, by avoiding certain pitfalls, you can make a strong impression with your application.

Are you aspiring to pursue a career in medicine or dentistry in the UK? If so, you've likely encountered the UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT), formerly known as the UKCAT. This standardised test plays a crucial role in the admissions process for many medical and dental schools across the UK. With the end of the BMAT exam, it is anticipated that every applicant to medical and dental school, at least as an undergraduate, will be sitting the UCAT exam.