Your Essential Guide to UK Medical School Applications: UCAT, UCAS, Interviews & Beyond

Welcome to the Blue Peanut Medical School Blog—your trusted resource for navigating the challenging and competitive journey into medicine. Whether you're in sixth form preparing your UCAS personal statement, studying for the UCAT, or gearing up for interviews such as MMIs or panel formats, our blog provides expert guidance at every stage.

Created by practising NHS General Practitioners and experienced medical educators, each article distils practical strategies, up-to-date insights, and insider knowledge to help you achieve your dream of securing a place at a UK medical school.

Dr Imran Khan, MBChB, and Dr Abdul Mannan, MBChB Dr Imran Khan, MBChB, and Dr Abdul Mannan, MBChB

UCAT 2025: Key Changes, Updated Scoring, and Preparation Tips

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!

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Dr Imran Khan, MBChB, and Dr Abdul Mannan, MBChB Dr Imran Khan, MBChB, and Dr Abdul Mannan, MBChB

UCAT Quantitative Reasoning – Free Guide and Strategy Tips

The Quantitative Reasoning section of the UCAT tests your maths and numerical problem-solving skills. It lasts 24 minutes and it would probably come as no surprise that this is the section that most students score highest in.

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