UCAT

What is the UCAT?

The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is an online test for entry into undergraduate medicine.

It is completed in July of year 12 at an in-person testing site.

There are four subsections: verbal reasoning, decision making, quantitative reasoning and situational judgement

Australian research published in 2025 suggests rural students are significantly disadvantaged in the UCAT compared to those in urban areas.

Possible reasons include limited access to exam tutoring services, the cost of these services, reduced career and peer networks, and less at-home support.

Frustratingly, many universities still rely heavily on the UCAT.

We are seeking to remove the barriers the UCAT creates for rural students.

11th May: Concession application deadline
15th May: Booking deadline
5th June: Final late booking deadline
1st July – 5th August: UCAT testing

See the UCAT consortium website for further details:

Rural Workforce Agency Victoria offers a fantastic grant for rural Year 12 students to access the UCAT preparation course MedEntry.

Feel free to contact us if you are worried about the UCAT and we can point you to other helpful scholarships and resources.