What is UCAT?

The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is a two-hour, computer-based multiple-choice test. It is held throughout July and into early August each year.
The UCAT is used by some Australian and New Zealand universities as part of their selection process for competitive undergraduate courses, particularly medicine and dentistry.
University selection processes vary, but may consider several criteria, including:

1. Academic performance
2. UCAT performance
3. Interview performance - may involve a panel interview or Multiple Mini Interview (MMI).

The importance and weighting of each criteria varies between universities and courses. A strong UCAT result can improve your competitiveness when applying to courses that use the test as part of their selection process.
You can find information about the specific entry requirements of each university in our University Admissions Guide.
For more information about the UCAT, visit our Free Resources page.

Updated on: 13/11/2026