UCAT / UCAT ANZ: Everything You Need to Know for 2025 Medical School Applications
The UCAT assesses four core skills relevant to medical decision-making:
1️⃣ Verbal Reasoning (VR)
Measures: Ability to analyze and interpret written information.
Questions: 44
Time: 22 minutes
Scoring Range: 300-900
2️⃣ Decision Making (DM)
Measures: Logical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
Questions: 35
Time: 37 minutes
Scoring Range: 300-900
3️⃣ Quantitative Reasoning (QR)
Measures: Numerical and mathematical problem-solving ability.
Questions: 36
Time: 26 minutes
Scoring Range: 300-900
4️⃣ Situational Judgement Test (SJT)
Measures: Ethical decision-making, teamwork, and professional judgment.
Questions: 69
Time: 26 minutes
Scoring:
UCAT: Band 1-4
UCAT ANZ: 300-900
💡 Pro Tip: The Abstract Reasoning section has been removed in 2025, meaning students should adjust their preparation strategy accordingly.
📌 UCAT / UCAT ANZ Scoring & Percentiles (2025 Estimates)
2250-2300: 90th percentile (Highly competitive)
2000-2050: 70th percentile (Above average)
1900-1950: 50th percentile (Median score)
1600-1700: 10th percentile (Below average)
💡 Pro Tip: The higher your UCAT score, the stronger your application. A score in the top 10% significantly increases your chances of receiving multiple medical school offers.
📌 UCAT / UCAT ANZ: Key Differences
Identical Test Content: UCAT and UCAT ANZ have the same format, difficulty level, and scoring system.
Test Location:
UCAT is used in the UK.
UCAT ANZ is required for Australia & New Zealand.
Application Requirements:
If applying to both UK and Australian universities, you must take UCAT ANZ.
You cannot take both UCAT and UCAT ANZ in the same year.
You can only take the UCAT once per year.
📌 UCAT / UCAT ANZ Preparation Tips for 2025
1️⃣ Start Early – At Least 3-6 Months in Advance
The most successful applicants begin preparing months before the exam.
Use official UCAT practice tests and adaptive question banks.
Focus on timed practice to build stamina and accuracy.
2️⃣ Master Time Management & Speed
The UCAT is extremely time-pressured. Learn how to answer accurately under strict time constraints.
Practice skimming reading passages for Verbal Reasoning.
Improve mental math speed for Quantitative Reasoning.
3️⃣ Strengthen Decision-Making & Logical Thinking
Decision Making requires pattern recognition, probability assessment, and logical reasoning.
Practice with real UCAT-style logic puzzles and probability questions.
4️⃣ Ace the Situational Judgement Test (SJT)
The SJT assesses professional and ethical behavior expected of future doctors.
Study medical ethics scenarios and practice responding to ethical dilemmas.
5️⃣ Take Mock Tests Under Real Exam Conditions
Simulate the actual test environment with full-length computer-based UCAT mock exams.
Review mistakes and track your performance over time.
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