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UCAT 2025 Test Dates Now Confirmed – Key Deadlines, Changes & How to Prepare
- GuideMe Test-Prep Expert
- 3 days ago
- 7 min read
The UCAT 2025 testing cycle has officially been announced by the UCAT Consortium. If you’re planning to apply to UK medical or dental schools in 2025 (or for deferred entry in 2026), you’ll most likely need to take the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) – the most widely used admissions test for medicine and dentistry courses in the UK. Find out all the key dates here and remember to join our mailing list to be updated on any changes to these dates.
🗓️ Registration opens in May 2025, with testing beginning on 7th July.
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know: UCAT 2025 test dates, registration and booking deadlines, what’s new this year, and expert tips to help you prepare and ace the exam.
Whether you’re just starting your UCAT prep or already doing practice tests, it’s crucial to be aware of the key dates and plan ahead to avoid missing deadlines. Bookmark this page and join our mailing list to stay updated with any changes.
What is new in UCAT 2025?
For 2025, the UCAT has introduced some significant updates that all applicants should be aware of. Most notably, the Abstract Reasoning (AR) subtest has been completely removed from the exam. This decision was made based on research indicating that AR had lower predictive value for success in medical and dental training, and was considered too coachable compared to other sections. As a result, the UCAT now includes three cognitive subtests—Verbal Reasoning (VR), Decision Making (DM), and Quantitative Reasoning (QR)—alongside the Situational Judgement Test (SJT), which assesses non-cognitive skills.
Several timing changes have also been implemented. The Decision Making section has been extended to 37 minutes(from 31 minutes), and will now feature 35 questions instead of the previous 29. Quantitative Reasoning has increased slightly to 26 minutes (from 25), though it still contains 36 questions. Interestingly, even with these adjustments, the overall test duration is now 111 minutes, which is 4 minutes shorter than the previous version.
The scoring system has been revised to reflect the new structure. The three cognitive subtests (VR, DM, QR) will each be scored out of 900, for a total maximum score of 2700. The SJT will continue to be reported in Bands 1 to 4, as in previous years.
Lastly, instruction times before each subtest have been extended, giving candidates more time to understand what’s expected. Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making, and Situational Judgement now provide 1.5 minutes of instructions (up from 1 minute), while Quantitative Reasoning allows 2 full minutes (up from 1 minute).
These changes aim to enhance the test’s fairness, relevance, and overall alignment with the skills needed in medical and dental careers.
How Do I Register For UCAT?
Registration for the UCAT 2025 is a two-step process of creating an account and booking a test. UCAT Account Creation opens on 13 May 2025 at 9.30 am BST via the Pearson Vue website. Once UCAT registration opens, you’ll have to create an online account. When you register you should:
Use your legal name as it shows on your ID
Make sure that your name matches your UCAS application
Answer the registration questionnaire (get a preview here)
Wait for your password to come via email – and contact Pearson VUE if it doesn’t arrive within 36 hours
You don’t have to book your test date at the same time as you register – you can do this at a later date. Once you’re registered, you’ll be able to apply for UCAT, and for a bursary.
Booking for the UCAT 2025 opens on 17 June 2025 at 6am BST. You cannot book a test until this date. UCAT 2025 testing starts on 7 July.
If you don’t register before the deadline, you won’t be able to sit for the UCAT.
Where Can I Find UCAT Test Centres?
We have compiled a list of all the UCAT Test Centers in the UAE and a list of UCAT Test Centers in all the GCC Countries - Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia
UCAT 2025 Fees
Depending on the test day you choose, the test fees might vary slightly. The prices for UCAT 2025 are the following:
UCAT tests taken in the UK and EU will be £70
UCAT tests outside of the EU will be £115
These prices may be subject to change as the official UCAT release further guidance of registration and booking before the 1st of July.
Important UCAT Test Dates for 2025
Here is a summary of all the important test dates, as per the UCAT’s official website information.
In 2025, these are the key UCAT Exam dates 2025 for you to be aware of for the UCAT Test Booking - save them into your diary. These are the key dates and deadlines for the 2025 test cycle.
UCAT does not make any exceptions to its deadlines.
It is your responsibility to book and sit your test within the testing window. We at GuideMe strongly advise our students to decide on the test date as early as possible. If you choose to book a late test date and then encounter illness or other issues which prevent you from attending your test appointment you may not be able to reschedule within the testing window.
You may only test once in any test cycle. Instances of multiple testing in the same test cycle will be treated as misconduct and all results will be withdrawn.
UCAT 2025 Test Dates
UCAT Account Creation opens on 13 May 2025.
UCAT results delivered in early November
In most UCAT testing centres you will get a print-out of your scores as soon as you’ve finished and you’ll be able to access them on your online UCAT Consortium account.
However, it won’t be until Early November 2025 that your final UCAT score will be directly sent to all of your chosen medical schools.
Can you reschedule UCAT?
How to change the date of your UKCAT?
You can postpone your exam so if you feel unwell or unprepared the best thing to do is to reschedule your UCAT exam. However, if you postpone the exam too late then you may not be refunded your fee, so make sure you reschedule the UCAT in advance. You can cancel or reschedule your UCAT test appointment as long as you give the appropriate amount of notice. It can be done by contacting the Pearson Vue Customer Services Team.
What should you take for your UCAT Exam on test day?
In terms of what you should bring to the UCAT exam and what you need to take to your UCAT exam, you should take:
A printout confirmation of your booking from Pearson Vue
One piece of photographic identification from the approved list meets the requirements stated on the Pearson Vue website.
You cannot take any personal belongings into the UCAT (UKCAT), nor can you take any food or drink. Anything that you do bring will need to be stored in a locker at the test centre.
UCAT Calculator - remember you cannot take your calculator to the exam, this is provided as an online UCAT calculator.
UKCAT Whiteboard - you are provided with a whiteboard and marker pen to use. If you fill up your UCAT whiteboard, raise your hand and a new one will be provided to you.
UCAT Earplugs - Earplugs in the UCAT, in theory, should be provided for your UCAT exam, however, some centres may not have this. Instead, they may have ear muffs for you to use. If you prefer using earplugs it is recommended that you take them with you just in case.
Water - unfortunately, you may not take in any food or drink into the exam, water can be provided by asking the invigilator
Pens and Pencils - these are not needed for the exam as a marker is provided to be used.
Keyboard - This is always provided, and will always have a number pad, which is excellent for UCAT quantitative reasoning.
Attend one of our 1-1 UCAT Courses run by professionals to learn more UCAT test day tips.
UCAT Bursary
If you are in financial need, you can apply for a bursary to cover the cost of the exam fee.
The deadline date is mentioned below. To find out Bursary Eligibility and details of the Application process can be found here.
Additional Resources With Helpful UCAT-related information
About the UCAT
The UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) is a computer-based exam that assesses the aptitude and cognitive abilities of prospective medical and dental students in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧, Australia 🇦🇺, and New Zealand 🇳🇿.
The test is used as a tool for universities to measure critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. The UCAT comprises five sections: Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, and Situational Judgment. The Verbal Reasoning section tests a candidate's ability to analyze and draw conclusions from written information. The Decision Making section evaluates a candidate's ability to make decisions under pressure. The Quantitative Reasoning section assesses mathematical skills, while the Abstract Reasoning section tests logical reasoning skills. The Situational Judgment section evaluates the ability to handle complex situations and assesses ethical and moral values.
The UCAT is a crucial factor in the admissions process for medical and dental programs, with universities using UCAT scores as a means of shortlisting candidates for interviews or making offers of study. Therefore, it is important that prospective students prepare thoroughly for the exam.
Overall, the UCAT is a rigorous test that assesses the cognitive abilities and critical thinking skills required for success in medical and dental programs. Prospective students should prepare thoroughly and approach the exam with the confidence to achieve the best possible results.
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