UCAT 2024 Final Test Scores - Is my UCAT score good enough?
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.
The Effects of Brexit on the NHS in the UK
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.
Why should I attend a medical school open day?
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.
UCAT 2024 Interim Scores: Is my UCAT score good enough?
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 😀
Where do I apply with a low UCAT score for dentistry in 2025?
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.
A Guide to UCAT Quantitative Reasoning
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.
Guide to UCAT Decision Making
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
Your Guide to UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) Test 2024
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.
UCAT Universities and Cut-Off Scores for Medicine
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.
Medical School Interview Questions - COVID-19
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.
COVID-19 at Medical School Interviews
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.
14 Things to avoid on your UCAS personal statement for medicine
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.
Medicine Entry Requirements
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.
The Efficacy of the UCAT Exam in Selecting Future Doctors
Have you ever wondered why medical schools use the UCAT exam as part of the admission process? Do you think the exam is unfair? This article examines why the UCAT exam leads to selecting good potential medical students.
Are medical schools moving away from requiring A-level Chemistry and moving towards A-level biology?
Recently, you may have noticed that some medical schools have removed the need for A-level chemistry from entry requirements for studying medicine. These medical schools usually accept A-level biology instead. Have you ever wondered why this is the case?
The Link Between Chemistry A-Level Results and Success in Medical School
Have you ever wondered why most medical schools in the UK insist on prospective candidates having A-level chemistry as one of their choices of A-level subjects? They can also insist on having a particular grade in A-level chemistry, usually A or A*. There is evidence behind why they insist on this, and in this blog, we will go through this.
The Limitations of UCAT Question Banks for Effective Revision: Why They Shouldn’t Be Your Sole Study Tool
Many students will start revising for the UCAT exam, typically held over the summer in the UK. This examination is essential for entry into most medical and dental schools in the UK. A higher score in the exam opens the ability to apply to more medical schools, especially those based in more popular and established universities. Many students will start their revision by going through past questions. This blog discusses why this is not a smart approach to this exam.
Two Full Mock MMI Medical School Interview Circuits
The interview is one of the final stages of your medical school application process, and all UK medical schools will interview. Of nearly 40 UK medical schools with an undergraduate medicine course, about 75% of them use the multiple mini interviews, or MMI for short, format.