UCAT ANZ Test Format

The UCAT is a two-hour computer-based test which assesses a range of abilities identified by universities as important to practicing in the fields of medicine / dentistry / clinical sciences.

The test consists of five separately timed subtests in multiple-choice format. There are four cognitive subtests (Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Reasoning and Abstract Reasoning) and a fifth non-cognitive subtest of Situational Judgement.

Each year we create several test forms drawn from a large question bank. The test form that you sit is selected at random and within each subtest questions are presented randomly. This ensures that every candidate's test experience is different.  All test forms are equated and balanced to ensure that the scaled scores that candidates receive are equivalent between forms. Questions in the UCAT have been pretested and have passed rigorous data analysis and statistical screening.

Once the test has started it cannot be paused but each subtest is preceded by a 1 minute instruction section.

Candidates can apply for Access Arrangements to sit an extended version of the test if they have a documented medical condition or disability. 

Detailed information about how UCAT ANZ is scored is here.

UCAT Subtests

Questions

Time

Score

Verbal Reasoning
Assesses the ability to critically evaluate information presented in a written form.

44

21 minutes

300-900

Decision Making
Assesses the ability to make sound decisions and judgements using complex information.

29

31 minutes

300-900

Quantitative Reasoning
Assesses the ability to critically evaluate information presented in a numerical form.

36

25 minutes

300-900

Abstract Reasoning
Assesses the use of convergent and divergent thinking to infer relationships from information.

50

12 minutes

300-900

Situational Judgement
Measures the capacity to understand real world situations and to identify critical factors and appropriate behaviour in dealing with them.

69

26 minutes

300-900

Detailed descriptions of each subtest can be found below.

Verbal Reasoning

Decision Making

Quantitative Reasoning

Abstract Reasoning

Situational Judgement Test