Blogs
26th August 2026
2027 UCAT Workshop Dates Now Available
We're pleased to announce that Dr Ray's 2027 UCAT Workshop dates are now available. These workshops provide a solid foundation for your preparation, useful for students sitting the UCAT in 2027 and equally valuable for those planning ahead to future years. What Are MedEntry's UCAT Workshops? MedEntry's online, two day UCAT workshops are designed togive you with a co ...
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17th August 2026
Preliminary UCAT ANZ 2026 Test Statistics Released!
The UCAT ANZ Consortium has released preliminary statistics for the 2026 testing cycle, giving students an early read on how their scores compare to the overall candidate cohort. Just over 17,330 candidates sat the UCAT ANZ 2026, continuing a multi-year rise in test-taker numbers: 15,240 in 2024, 16,950 in 2025, and now 17,330 in 2026. Further information, including a total score percentile ...
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13th August 2026
5 Easy Ways to Start Preparing for Medical Interviews Now
So you've made it through the UCAT and now all you want to do is breathe a sigh of relief and forget about the whole medical entry process. But it's not over yet! Medical interviews are a very important and challenging aspect of the medical entry process. Medical interviews are worth up to 40–50% of the entry criteria for medicine, and at some universities, are the only ...
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10th August 2026
3 Tips for Written Applications
Some universities require you to submit a written application when applying for medicine or dentistry. You will be required to submit a written application if you are applying to the University of New South Wales' medical course and James Cook University's dental course. Some special access pathways (for example, rural entry pathways) also require applicants to submit a written applica ...
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6th August 2026
How to Interpret Your UCAT Scores
If you have sat UCAT this year, congratulations! You have made it through one of the toughest and most gruelling tests of your life. This blog contains information on how to interpret your 2026 UCAT ANZ score report. How do I access my UCAT score report? After sitting UCAT, you will receive an email from Pearson VUE notifying you that your UCAT score report is available to view. ...
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17th July 2026
I Didn't Get a Good Enough UCAT Score: What Should I Do?
Application and acceptance into medical school is no small task, it is a journey that may not always go the way you want it to. Part of the difficulty is that the application to medical school has many components, and if even one goes wrong it can interfere with your chances of acceptance. You may find yourself in the very common position of looking at your UCAT score and wondering if your cha ...
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8th July 2026
UCAT Results: Common Questions Answered
With the UCAT ANZ testing period underway, you may be asking questions such as: When and how will I get my UCAT results? How does scoring work in the UCAT? How will universities use my UCAT scores? This blog answers your questions about UCAT results. When and how will I get my UCAT results? You will receive an email from Pearson VUE within 24 hours (usually within an hour) of ...
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6th July 2026
UCAT ANZ 2026: A Student's Experience
I have just completed UCAT 2026! What a relief to have it done. There were no surprises and I felt well prepared thanks to MedEntry’s UCAT preparation. Here’s how the day went: Arrival and registration I sat UCAT in a morning session. My confirmation email from Pearson VUE said that I should arrive at least 30 minutes before my UCAT testing appointment, which I did. The ...
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2nd July 2026
How to Study for the UCAT When You’re Sick of Studying
Let's set the scene: your UCAT is fast approaching but you can't stand the thought of sitting at your desk one more minute for UCAT prep. I’ve been there. The secret to igniting your motivation to study is variety, and lots of it. As someone who is change averse and largely a homebody, I always rolled my eyes at this advice, thinking that I already knew the study techniques ...
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27th June 2026
Tips for UCAT Test Day and the Night Before
With UCAT test day fast approaching, it's important to be thoroughly prepared, not just academically, but also in terms of logistics and your mental and physical well-being. This blog provides essential tips for the day before, the night before, and the day of your UCAT test to help you stay calm, focused, and ready to excel. The day before UCAT Ensure that you have everything ...
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