UCAT is a computer based test that takes approximately 2 hours, and will be administered by Pearson VUE. Candidates will receive their score immediately after the test.
It comprises five sections: verbal reasoning, decision making, quantitative reasoning, abstract reasoning and situational judgement.
This page will go through each of the sections in detail. Please click on any of the sections for more information.
UCAT Section |
Questions |
Time |
| Verbal Reasoning | 44 | 21 minutes test time |
| Decision Making | 29 | 31 minutes test time |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 36 | 24 minutes test time |
| Abstract Reasoning | 55 | 13 minutes test time |
| Situational Judgement | 69 | 26 minutes test time |
* Note: Each section includes a 1 minute instruction section.
Section 1: Verbal Reasoning
Assesses the ability to critically evaluate information presented in a written form.
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Section 2: Decision Making
Assesses the ability to make sound decisions and judgements using complex information.
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Section 3: Quantitative Reasoning
Assesses the ability to critically evaluate information presented in a numerical form.
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Section 4: Abstract Reasoning
Assesses the use of convergent and divergent thinking to infer relationships from information.
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Section 5: Situational Judgement
Measures the capacity to understand real world situations and to identify critical factors and appropriate behaviour in dealing with them.
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