University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)
The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is an admissions test used by a consortium of UK Universities for their medical and dental degree programmes. The UCAT helps universities to select applicants with the most appropriate mental abilities, attitudes and professional behaviours required for new doctors and dentists to be successful in their clinical careers. It is used in collaboration with other admissions processes such as the UCAS application and academic qualifications. It is also your opportunity to stand out from other applicants and demonstrate your aptitude for a demanding programme of study. The UCAT is a computer-based test delivered in Pearson VUE test centres throughout the UK and worldwide.
UCAT Consortium Universities
UCAT Test Format
The test consists of four separately timed subtests in multiple-choice format:
- Verbal Reasoning assesses your ability to critically evaluate information presented in a written form
- Decision Making assess your ability to make sound decisions and judgements using complex information
- Quantitative Reasoning assesses your ability to critically evaluate information presented in a numerical form
- Situational Judgement measures your capacity to understand real world situations and to identify critical factors and appropriate behaviour in dealing with them
The standard test is just under 2 hours. Once the test has started it cannot be paused but each subtest is preceded by a timed instruction section.
How is UCAT Scored?
The UCAT is marked on the number of correct answers you give. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. Your performance on one question does not influence which other questions are presented.
Cognitive Subtest Scoring
As the number of questions varies between the three cognitive subtests it is not possible to make a direct comparison of the raw marks between these subtests. Raw marks are therefore converted to scaled scores for each subtest that share a common range from 300 to 900.
A total scaled score is generated by summing the individual scale scores of Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making, and Quantitative Reasoning. The total scaled score ranges from 900 to 2700.
Situational Judgement Scoring
Within the Situational Judgement Test, full marks are awarded for a question if your response matches the correct answer and partial marks awarded if your response is close to the correct answer.
Scores for the Situational Judgement Test are expressed in one of four bands, with band 1 being the highest. Alongside your band, you are given an interpretation of your performance:
UCAT Preparatory Course 預備課程
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We have one-on-one tutoring course for UCAT, please call 2980 2306 for more information.
導師團隊 Experts Team
我們的導師畢業於世界頂尖大學，在香港和海外擁有廣泛的教學經驗。導師本身亦於英國留學，熟悉英國教育及學制，並於公開考試中獲取佳績。
All tutors are graduated in top institutions around the world with extensive tutoring experience in Hong Kong and aboard.
主要負責導師：
英國導師：(Online 實時教學)
Dr. Arya Abaee
2020-2021 University College London - MSc. Clinical Neuroscience (Distinction)
2017-2023 King’s College London - Medicine MBBS
BMAT: 8 8.5 5A
UCAT: 860 average with SJT Band 1
Verbal Reasoning = 860
Decision Making = 850
Quantitative Reasoning = 860
Abstract Reasoning = 870
2014-2016 Matthew Arnold School - Advanced Levels
Subject Grades: Biology (A*), Chemistry (A*), Mathematics (A*), Physics AS (A)
I’m a newly graduated doctor with over 7 years of experience tutoring A-Level and GCSE Biology and Chemistry. I also specialise in the admissions process for Medicine (UCAT/BMAT, Personal Statement and Medical Interview) with 17 of my students in the past year gaining a place at their first choice medical schools which included Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial and UCL. I’m also an expert in tutoring students for entrance into top UK private schools, with a number of tutees gaining places at St. Pauls, Eton and Winchester College. I strive for excellence in my students and am determined to ensure that they achieve to their fullest potential.
Dr Jennifer Shuttleworth MA MB BChir (Cantab)
EDUCATION
2024 – present London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
MSc Tropical Medicine and International Health
2015 – 2021 University of Cambridge, Churchill College
MB BChir (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
Part II: Pharmacology (Major), Philosophy and Ethics of Medicine (Minor); IIi
2007 -2014 Olchfa Comprehensive School, Swansea
A level: Mathematics (A*), Biology (A*), Chemistry (A*) AS level: Physics (A)
GCSE’s: 9A*s, 2As, Distinction in Further Mathematics
Private Tutor (2019 – present)
• Tutored one student through medical school admissions; supporting with personal statement writing and interview preparation; currently in 2nd year of Medicine in University of Cambridge, Trinity Hall
• Tutored one student from GCSE to A2 level Biology; surpassing her predicted grades and obtaining a place at Queen Mary’s University
• Subjects taught; Biology (up to A level and IB), Chemistry (up to iGCSE), Physics (up to GCSE), Medicine Admissions (UKCAT, BMAT), Medical Interviews, Oxbridge admissions, SAT