Why do MedEntry’s services cost this much?

There are several factors that contribute to the cost of MedEntry's services:

• Quality resources and support: MedEntry packages provide access to a wide range of valuable resources designed not only to help students prepare for the UCAT but also to develop important skills that can benefit them throughout their education and careers. Many students consider these resources excellent value for money.
• Operating costs: Developing and maintaining high-quality preparation services involves significant expenses, including website and online platform hosting, IT infrastructure, legal fees, researchers, consultants, intellectual property, staff salaries, scholarships, prizes, accreditation and other regulatory requirements, as well as fixed and variable operating costs.
• Question development: Writing high-quality questions that accurately simulate the UCAT is a complex and expensive process. Studies conducted by aptitude testing centres have indicated that developing a single test item (question) can cost an average of $3,000.

There are also broader benefits to UCAT preparation. Students can develop enhanced study habits, higher-order thinking skills and generic skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, logical reasoning and interpersonal communication. These skills can contribute to improved ATAR or GPA results and are valuable throughout high school, tertiary study and beyond.
MedEntry is also committed to making its courses more accessible to students from disadvantaged backgrounds through a range of initiatives, including several discounts and bursaries. To learn more about our initiatives, please visit our giving back page.

Updated on: 10/11/2026