• How do I register for the UCAT ANZ?

  UCAT ANZ bookings open through the Pearson VUE website in early March each year. To sit the UCAT ANZ, you must complete the following two-step registration process: Step 1: Create a Pearson VUE account. If you are sitting the UCAT ANZ for the first time, you will need to create a Pearson VUE account. You can do this through the official UCAT ANZ registration page. If you have sat the UCAT ANZ previously, you must use your existing Pearson VUE account. **SSome readers

• What can I / can't I take into the UCAT?

  You must bring acceptable identification and your Pearson VUE booking confirmation email to the UCAT testing centre. Other items, such as pens, pencils, calculators, dictionaries and rulers, are not permitted in the testing room. For further information, see the Test Centre Check-In Process on the official UCAT website.Some readers

• Can I sit the UCAT more than once?

  If you are not successful the first time you sit the UCAT, you can sit the test again without being penalised. You can sit the UCAT in as many subsequent years as you wish, but you can only sit it once per UCAT testing year. Please note that UCAT scores are valid for one admissions cycle only.Few readers

• How do I cancel my UCAT registration?

  If you wish to cancel your UCAT registration and receive a refund, you must cancel your test through your Pearson VUE account before the cancellation deadline. A cancellation fee will automatically be deducted from your refund. If you cancel after the deadline, you will not be eligible for a refund.Few readers

• When is the UCAT held?

  The UCAT is held throughout July and into early August. When you register, you can choose from the available testing dates and times. The earlier you register, the more likely you are to have a wider range of dates and times available.Few readers

• 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: Academic performance UCAT performance Interview performance -Few readers

• What is the UCAT Consortium?

  The UCAT ANZ Consortium is a group of universities in Australia and New Zealand that jointly own and operate the UCAT ANZ. These universities use UCAT ANZ results as part of their selection process for entry into undergraduate medicine and dentistry courses.Few readers

• Do I need to train for the UCAT?

  Competition for entry into medicine and dentistry in Australia and New Zealand is high. At some universities, the UCAT scores required to receive an interview invitation can also increase from year to year. Structured preparation, using quality learning resources and guidance, can help you develop the skills needed to perform well in the UCAT. Even high-achieving students can find the UCAT challenging. It is very different from school or university assessments and requires a distinct set of skilFew readers

• How much does it cost to sit the UCAT?

  UCAT fees may vary from year to year. For the latest information on registration fees, concession fees and late booking fees, please visit the official UCAT ANZ website.Few readers

• Do I need to register for the UCAT if I am already registered with MedEntry?

  Yes. Enrolling with MedEntry does not automatically register you to sit the UCAT. You must register separately through Pearson VUE to book your UCAT test.Few readers

• Do I need the UCAT for medical entrance? Which universities require it?

  Most undergraduate medicine courses in Australia and New Zealand require applicants to sit the UCAT and obtain a valid result. However, some universities and entry pathways do not require the UCAT. UCAT is also required for some dentistry courses. For information about which universities and courses require the UCAT, please see our University Admissions Guide.Few readers