Start early and break it down
Spend 4-6 weeks MINIMUM on your UCAT prep if you want to be in the top deciles of UCAT scorers. Break down your prep into three sections over six weeks:
Weeks 1-2:
The perfect way to start your UCAT prep is with our 2 day Live online UCAT course or recorded course. Then, spend this time improving your accuracy by identifying the different ways of getting to the answer. Practice with untimed short quizzes to identify your mistakes early and build the foundation for the remainder of your prep.
Weeks 3-4:
Should be spent working on speed along with accuracy by learning how to triage effectively – that is picking and choosing the easier questions in the section without wasting time (this is covered in detail in the 2-day UCAT course)!
Weeks 5-6:
Spend the final two weeks of your UCAT prep simulating exam conditions with mock tests. Students who do well on the UCAT are the ones who stay calm at the test centre and replicate their practice on the day it matters most!
Practice under timed conditions
Replicate the exam environment at home by taking practice tests within the allocated time.
Focus on weak areas
Identify your weakest sections within the subtests and spend more time practicing those areas that you struggle with. This will give you the best chance of getting a high UCAT score.
Use our free Q bank to practice questions and formats
Familiarising yourself with the different question types in the UCAT can reduce surprises on test day and allow you to answer more efficiently. Get our FREE Q bank with 500 questions and start practicing today!
Take our free mock test and experience the real thing
This builds familiarity with the test questions and improves your time management skills. Once you’re ready, access our free mock test here and set yourself up for UCAT success
Attend Dr. Bakhtar’s 2-day UCAT course
Combine the Q bank and mock test with our tiered UCAT courses to boost your efficiency, motivation and confidence!
Led by Dr. Bakhtar, who has helped thousands of students enter exciting and rewarding careers in medicine and dentistry since 2019, the course will help break down difficult concepts, empowering you to tackle even the most challenging UCAT questions with confidence.
During the interactive course, you’ll deep-dive into all four sections of the UCAT and master triaging – a time-saving technique that gives you the highest chance of success.
Why should I take The Medic Life’s UCAT course?
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Fun, enjoyable and interactive sessions to facilitate active learning.
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Led by founder of The Medic Life and A&E junior doctor, Dr. Bakhtar himself, a UCAT expert who has guided thousands of students to success since 2019.
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FAQs - UCAT Advice
How to do really well in UCAT?
To smash the UCAT and end up in the top 2 deciles, it’s highly recommended you:
1) Start your prep early and break it down to cover each subtest properly,
2) Practice under timed conditions to mimic exam conditions.
3) Focus on your weak areas,
4) Use our Q bank to practice questions and formats.
How should I prepare for the UCAT?
Prepare using mock questions in a timed setting, attend free workshops, and once you feel ready, come along to the 2-day UCAT course taught by Dr. Bak. Find everything you need here.
Is 570 a bad UCAT score?
In 2020, the average score for verbal reasoning was 570, increasing to 601 by 2024. Although this score isn’t necessarily “bad,” it falls short of the more recent averages and would position you between the bottom 3rd and 4th deciles – to smash the UCAT, you should strive for the top 2 deciles!
Can I prepare for UCAT in 3 days?
No! Spend 4-6 weeks MINIMUM on your UCAT prep if you want to be in the top 2 deciles of UCAT scorers, and make sure to break down your prep over this time period to make it more manageable.