Abstract

The UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) is used by admissions staff as part of the application process to study Medicine or Dentistry at a UK University. With competition for places at an all time high it is crucial that you are fully prepared for this test. Advanced preparation is key to ensure that you know what to expect and achieve the best score possible. This interactive guide, which contains practice questions and two complete mock tests, aims to help applicants, parents and teachers alike to prepare for and successfully complete the UKCAT. In this guide, the authors who have first hand experience of scoring highly in the UKCAT: describe the context of the UKCAT within the application proces and set out how to approach the five sections of the UKCAT: verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, abstract reasoning, decision analysis and non-cognitive test. The book provides practice questions for each section to work through as part of the learning process and explores time management techniques to ensure optimal performance. In addition this guide contains two full mock exams to complete under test conditions. Fully updated, this easy to use and comprehensive guide is essential reading for anyone serious about excelling in their UKCAT examination.