UCAT Course 2026

Live or Online UCAT Preparation Course

Small-Group Teaching by NHS Doctors plus 4 Weeks of Medify Included

๐Ÿ“ Join us in Manchester or live online via Zoom โ€” and leave with a clear, structured plan for the weeks that follow.

UCAT Course 2026 - Live or Online UCAT Preparation Course

โœ… Covers all UCAT sections: Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Reasoning + Situational Judgement

โœ… Small-group teaching for personalised feedback (not a massive lecture)

โœ… Course recording + bonus tutorials (provided after the course)

โœ… Medify UCAT Question Bank included (20,000+ Qs + mock exams + analytics) + Full UCAT, GAMSAT and A Levels courses

โœ… Updated for UCAT 2026 (format-aware, timing-aware, strategy-first)

๐Ÿ“… Saturday 4 July 2026 โ€“ Manchester ๐Ÿ™๏ธ or Live on Zoom ๐Ÿ’ป
๐Ÿ“… Saturday 25 July 2026 โ€“ Manchester ๐Ÿ™๏ธ or Live on Zoom ๐Ÿ’ป

โš ๏ธ Strictly limited places to maintain small-group teaching and personalised feedback. Our UCAT courses sell out every year โ€” secure your place early to avoid missing out.

You might be predicted A*s and flying through Year 12โ€”but the UCAT is a completely different challenge. School exams reward what youโ€™ve been taught. The UCAT tests how you think. Itโ€™s fast. Itโ€™s unfamiliar. And itโ€™s designed to put you under pressure.

A-levels donโ€™t prepare you for split-second decision-making, or balancing speed with accuracy across four intense sections. Free question banks and outdated advice wonโ€™t show you the hidden traps, timing strategy, or the small technique tweaks that separate average scores from top deciles. The real challenge? Not knowing what you donโ€™t know.

Most students revise harder. The best students prepare smarterโ€”mastering timing strategy, recognising question patterns instantly, and staying calm when the clock is against them. Letโ€™s get you the score that forces medical schools to invite you to an interview.

YOU MUST PREPARE BEFORE YOU SIT THE UCAT EXAM

What You Get (The Full UCAT Course Bundle)

The Live UCAT Course (1 full day)

  • โฑ๏ธ Proven, evidence-based, time-saving strategies for each section (VR / DM / QR / SJT)

  • โš ๏ธ How to avoid common traps, manage time, and choose the right โ€œgood enoughโ€ approach under pressure

  • ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Small-group practice and direct Q&A with Dr Abdul Mannan

Medify included (4 weeks)

  • ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 4 weeks of Medify access included (you can extend if you wish)

  • ๐Ÿ“ Practice questions with worked explanations, mock exams, and performance analytics

  • ๐ŸŽ“ Includes access to Medifyโ€™s Full UCAT, GAMSAT, and A Levels courses

Post-course support

  • ๐ŸŽฅ Course recordings so you can revisit key strategies

  • ๐Ÿš€ Bonus tutorials for revision and score-boosting

  • ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ A simple โ€œwhat to do nextโ€ plan (so you donโ€™t leave the course and drift)

Whatโ€™s Included Provided By
โœจ Best of Both Worlds โ€” Medify provides the platform foundation, while Blue Peanut delivers the doctor led teaching.
๐Ÿ“šStudy Notes Included with Medify
๐Ÿ“Practice Questions Included with Medify
๐Ÿง Skill Trainers Included with Medify
๐ŸŽฏMock Exams Included with Medify
๐Ÿ“ŠPerformance Analytics Included with Medify
๐Ÿ‘ฅLive Small Group Teaching Delivered by Blue Peanut Tutors
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธPersonalised Feedback 1-to-1 Expert Feedback
๐ŸŽฅCourse Recordings Exclusive Replay Access
๐ŸŽBonus Tutorials Additional Masterclasses

WE ARE OPEN AND TRANSPARENT

The only UCAT course taught by NHS doctors and Medical School Tutors)

Meet Dr Abdul Mannan

  • ๐ŸŒŸ Dr Mannan โ€“ GP at NHS Hazelvalley Surgery with 24+ Years in Medical Education

  • Platinum Award Winner for Teaching Excellence

  • Undergraduate Tutor at Manchester & UCLan Medical Schools

  • Postgraduate Supervisor, NHS England & Former MBChB Admissions Assessor

  • Medical Research Consultant at Kingโ€™s College London

Proven Teaching Trusted by Thousands Since 2000

๐Ÿ† With a 95โ€“98% success rate, weโ€™ve helped over 5,000 students enter Medicine and Dentistry. Rated โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ on Facebook with a 100% recommendation rate!

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Proven Methods - High Scores

Evidence-based strategies to achieve 2100+ (8th decile+) UCAT scores and SJT Band 1.

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Boost Speed and Accuracy

Techniques to answer more quickly and accurately under time pressure.

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UCAT Question Recognition

Learn to identify and approach different question types through examples and class practice.

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Avoid UCAT Pitfalls

Learn to spot traps and avoid losing marks due to tangents or misinterpretations.

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UCAT Memory Aids

Learn frameworks and mnemonics to recognise patterns and trends effectively.

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Updated Guidelines

Situational Judgement training aligns with current GMC Good Medical Practice guidelines.

UCAT 2026 COURSE TIMETABLE

What topics will I learn on the UCAT course?

Our medical school tutor and doctor-led academic team will cover the topics outlined here on the UCAT Course.

โžก๏ธ We ensure all content is fully up-to-date. The timetable may be adjusted for the best results.

We are open and transparent!

0900 - Registration - Sign in and have some refreshments.

0930 - Introduction to UCAT Exam 2026 ๐Ÿ”Ž Whatโ€™s New in the 2026 Exam? ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Smart Revision Planning Tipsโ“ Fresh Question Types & Updated Timings!

1000 - UCAT Decision Making ๐Ÿ”Ž Syllogisms, Logical Puzzles, Recognising assumptions, Probabilistic reasoning, Venn and Euler diagrams and Data Interpretation. Tips and Pitfalls, etc. Worked Examples.

1115 - Morning Break - Recharge your batteries

1145 - UCAT Situational Judgement โš–๏ธ Appropriateness and importance questions, GMC Good Medical Practice, Knowledge, Skills and Performance, Dealing with Patients, Limitations of Medical Students, Confidentiality, Behaviour and Morals, Probity etc. Tips and worked examples.

1300 - Lunch Break

1400 - UCAT Quantitative Reasoning ๐Ÿ“ Format, Mathematical Knowledge, Concepts, Use of Calculator, Common formulae, etc. Tips and worked examples.

1515 - Afternoon Break - Stretch your legs

1530 - UCAT Verbal Reasoning ๐Ÿ’ฌ Critical reasoning skills, Logical order skills, Keywords and prioritisation, True, False and Canโ€™t Tell, Keyword approach, Passage mapping, etc. Tips and worked examples.

1645 - Plenary and close - Final Tips. Q&A.

Boost Your UCAT Score with Strategy Designed by Medical School Tutors

Designed by medical school tutors for maximum impact ๐Ÿ‘Š๐Ÿป

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Live Performance Insights

Participate via mobile or raise your handโ€”see how you compare with peers.

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Exclusive, In-House Content

Our course materials are developed by doctors and are unique to Blue Peanut.

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Ongoing Post-Course Support

Access course recordings and additional strategy tutorials to refine your skills.

Why do students and teachers trust our doctors?

Join our proven pathway to success โ€“ Book now!

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5,000+ Sixth-form students guided into Medicine & Dentistry

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200+ Medical students (Years 1โ€“5) trained in our NHS surgery

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20+ Doctors completed Foundation Year training with us

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98% Interview Course students received at least one offer

We collaborate with leading local schools to provide exceptional training opportunities.

Our commitment to Widening Participation ensures that our programmes remain accessible to individuals from all backgrounds.

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Frequently Asked Questions about our UCAT Course

Do you have questions about our UCAT courses? Here are some common queries answered. You can always get in touch with us at support@bluepeanut.co.uk

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  • Yes, our UCAT course is delivered in person in Manchester. We believe that face-to-face learning offers the most effective way to develop UCAT skills, allowing students to engage directly with Dr Mannan and interact with peers. However, if you are unable to travel, you may join the live session online via Zoom.

  • The Blue Peanut UCAT Course stands out as the best option. It offers a full day of live instruction, practice questions, and guidance on avoiding common pitfalls. Our training is evidence-based, meaning it has been proven to help students achieve higher scores, increasing their choice of universities. Over 90% of our students score above 2800 and achieve Situational Judgement Band 1 or 2.

  • You will receive access details via email shortly after the course. This will include a recording of the session and continued access to the resources until the final UCAT exam date for that season.

  • Yes, the in-person course is priced higher due to the venue and other extra costs.

  • Yes โ€” Medify UCAT Question Bank access is included with every Blue Peanut UCAT Course booking.
    Youโ€™ll receive your activation details by email shortly after your course date. Access lasts for 4 weeks.

  • Absolutely. Our tutors are approachable and encourage student participation. If you need clarification or assistance, do not hesitate to raise your hand and ask. We are committed to ensuring that every student succeeds.

  • In the event that government restrictions prevent in-person teaching, all students will be transferred to the online format, and the price difference will be refunded accordingly.

  • You will receive full venue details and schedule information approximately one week before the course date. Online attendees will also receive a Zoom link at the same time.

  • Yes! If you and your friends wish to attend together, please email us at support@bluepeanut.co.uk, and we will happily arrange a group discount.

Meet the Doctors who teach on the UCAT Course

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    Dr Abdul Mannan

    Medical Director at Blue Peanut ๐Ÿฉบ

    General Practitioner at NHS Hazel Valley Surgery ๐Ÿฉบ

    Clinical Director Rossendale Primary Care Network ๐Ÿฉบ

    Deputy Senior Research Leader NIHCR ๐Ÿงช

    GP Trainer NHS England North West Deanery ๐Ÿ“š

    Undergraduate Medical School Tutor at Manchester and UCLAN medical schools ๐Ÿ“š

    NHS GP Appraiser ๐Ÿ“š NHS England

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    Dr Imran Khan

    Medical Director at Blue Peanut ๐Ÿฉบ

    MB ChB University of Manchester ๐ŸŽ“

    General Practitioner at NHS Hazel Valley Surgery ๐Ÿฉบ

    LLM Masters in Medical Law and Ethics, University of Edinburgh โš–๏ธ

    Fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners ๐Ÿ†

    GP Trainer NHS England North West Deanery ๐Ÿ“š

    Undergraduate Medical School Tutor at Manchester and UCLAN medical schools ๐Ÿ“š

    NHS GP Appraiser ๐Ÿ“š NHS England