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

UCAT Abstract Reasoning – Free Guide and Top Tips

The abstract reasoning section of the UCAT exam tests your ability to assess patterns and trends amongst abstract shapes. It is possible to learn these patterns and this lets you answer questions more quickly and accurately.

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

Medical School Interview Questions (UK): 120+ by Topic (with School Mapping)

Prepare for your interview with a detailed, Sixth Form-friendly guide to UK medical school interviews. You’ll find over 120 practice questions organised by topic—each linked to medical schools that evaluate that area—plus quick strategy tips.

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