UCAT

The UCAT ANZ was established to help universities achieve greater fairness in selection.  Around 14,000 candidates sit the test each year as part of their application to courses in medicine, dentistry and clinical sciences. 

The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is a computer-based admissions test, used by the UCAT ANZ Consortium of universities in Australia and New Zealand to help select applicants for their medical, dental and clinical science degree programmes. 

UCAT ANZ 2024 Key Dates  

PLEASE NOTE: UCAT registration is only via the UCAT ANZ website - ucat.edu.au 

The 2024 UCAT ANZ must be sat between 1 July and 9 August 2024. 

Other key dates, deadlines, and the test fees are on the UCAT ANZ Test Cycle page. UCAT do not make exceptions to these deadlines. 

STUDENT UNIVERSITY CLINICAL APTITUDE TEST (UCAT) EXAM PREPARATION GRANT

This grant is funded by the Australian Department of Health and administered in Victoria by RWAV. 

Studies show that individuals who have experience living in rural and regional locations often remain or return to these areas to pursue their professional careers. To address the health professional shortage in rural and regional Victoria, RWAV is encouraging year 11 or 12 students living in rural and regional priority areas (see Priority Areas Matrix for eligible locations), interested in studying medicine, the opportunity to participate in preparation classes for the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT). 

In partnership with MedEntry, RWAV is offering grants that cover the two-day UCAT preparation workshops. These will run as interactive, live stream online events in 2024. Successful applicants will also have access to MedEntry’s online resources well in advance of the workshop. 

For:  Secondary school student 

When to apply:  Year 12 students please apply before 30 April 2024. Year 11 students can apply throughout the year. 

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If you have any questions, please contact Ms Dimasi.  

PREPARATION COURSES

MedEntry

Medicine Prerequisites: What are the Requirements for Studying Medicine at each University? 

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How Do I Know If I’m A Rural Student for Medical Entry? 

The purpose of this blog post is to help you: 

Understand why it is important to determine whether you are a rural student when applying for medicine. 

Determine whether you are classified as a rural student for each university offering undergraduate medicine. 

Understand the difference between ‘rurality’ and bonded rural schemes. 

UCAT 2024 Registration: What Testing Session Should I Choose? 

Registrations to sit UCAT 2024 are now open! If you are planning to sit UCAT in 2024 for entry into medicine in 2025, we suggest booking your UCAT testing date as soon as possible. Popular dates and locations to sit UCAT do book out! 

Everything You Need To Know About UCAT 2024 

5 Tips for UCAT Success 

MedEntry UCAT Preparation 

The UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) is required for entry into most medicine and dentistry courses across Australia. Students who wish to enter such courses will need to sit UCAT.   

Year 11 students who are interested in medicine or dentistry have one year before their test in July-August 2022. The best way to prepare for UCAT is through distributed practice over several months. 

For Year 12 students who have scored well in UCAT, MedEntry conducts interview training. 

MedEntry offers a free UCAT trial that includes a complete UCAT practice exam with feedback and solutions. 

Information to assist your students, including a UCAT handbook and bootcamp recording.  

Information about admission into each university  

MedEntry Phone App 

National Institute of Education

UCAT, Interviews, Med School Applications, Pathways into Medicine and Dentistry (for universities in Australia)

Find out about UCAT and Interview preparation resources and services NIE offers - Request Your Free UCAT Consultation

UCAT Masterclass

UCAT Masterclass is an online course designed to assist in your UCAT preparation. Attached is a comprehensive 2022 UCAT Handbook for you to review with useful tips and resources.