23rd February 2026
When Should I Sit My First UCAT Practice Exam?
Whether you’ve already begun to prepare for the UCAT or are just setting up a UCAT study plan, you’ve probably asked yourself the question: when should I sit my first UCAT full length practice exam? Unfortunately, there’s no straight forward, cookie-cutter answer. The answer to this question can vary. However, it should be noted that there’s not necessarily a “w ...
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19th February 2026
Top Tips for Each Type of Question in UCAT Verbal Reasoning
There are two main types of questions in UCAT Verbal Reasoning: reading comprehension and True/False/Can’t Tell. UCAT reading comprehension questions involve “making inferences and drawing conclusions from information”, whilst True/False/Can’t Tell questions involve “determining whether the statement follows logically”. True/False/Can’t Tell UC ...
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18th February 2026
ATTENTION PARENTS: 5 Ways to Help Your Son or Daughter Get Into Medicine
Great things never come easy. Medicine is an incredibly rewarding, secure, well-paid and respected profession in New Zealand. It is also the hardest course to get into. Furthermore, this important stage of your son or daughter's education is a stressful and demanding time, and the need to sit the UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) places additional pressure on them during th ...
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16th February 2026
Studying Medicine in Australia as a Kiwi
As a Kiwi, there are two domestic options for studying medicine or dentistry: at Auckland and Otago Universities. However, if you are open to looking overseas, studying medicine in Australia is a viable option with an enormous list of benefits. What’s more, there is a significant number of universities to choose from. While this may be intimidating, it provides you with the opportunity ...
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11th February 2026
Getting the Most From Your UCAT Practice Exams
With every passing week, the date of your UCAT exam is inching closer. Perhaps you are working through the MedEntry curriculum modules, QBank, skills trainers and perhaps even UCAT subtest mocks. This will all aid your preparation, but an important question is, have you completed a full-length UCAT practice exam yet? Completing a full length UCAT practice exam can be intimidating and e ...
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3rd February 2026
Everything You Need To Know About UCAT 2026
Do you want to study medicine or dentistry in 2027? If so, you will need to sit UCAT 2026. This blog describes everything you need to know about UCAT 2026. What is UCAT? UCAT stands for University Clinical Aptitude Test. The UCAT is a 2-hour long computer-based exam that is required to gain entry into most medicine and dentistry courses across Australia, New Zealand and the UK. ...
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3rd February 2026
Timeline for Medical Entry 2026
Getting into medicine is a complex process. It’s not just about your academic performance, you also need to succeed in UCAT and interviews. There are many important deadlines that you must not miss if you are to enter your dream course. This blog outlines the key dates and tasks so you can ensure you keep on track! Early Preparation Timeline ...
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30th January 2026
MedEntry's 2026 Charity Partners
There’s a saying that, ‘Deeds of giving are the very foundations of the world’. MedEntry has a commitment to deeds of giving to disadvantaged groups, with a focus on health and education. Every year, the MedEntry Foundation partners with a different charity organisation in each country in which we operate, helping them make a meaningful impact in their communities. Me ...
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13th January 2026
Bond Psychometric Test and Bond University Medicine Admission
If you missed out on a place in medicine at one of the public universities, you should consider medicine at Bond University. Note that medicine at Bond University is a full-fee paying course, however, it can be cheaper than attending other full fee programs such as those at public universities like Macquarie or Melbourne University, particularly when you consider the opportunity cost involved. ...
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12th January 2026
Dispelling the Myths of Medicine
The idea of studying medicine at university can seem like a very daunting prospect. There are many myths and false beliefs about the degree which allow these fears to prosper. Having completed my first year studying medicine at University, I hope I can dispel some of your fears about studying medicine at university. Myth #1: Medicine is Ultra competitive Granted, Medicine, l ...
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