What is the UCAT?
The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is a computer-based admissions test used by universities to help select applicants for medical or dental schools.
Four timed subtests make up the UCAT: Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Reasoning and Situational Judgement.
Course details
Following on from the success of previous UCAT preparation courses, the University of Sheffield is now accepting applications to its 2026 programme.
Delivered by students who have taken and passed the UCAT, this six-session course will go through each section of the test in detail, giving students tips, tricks, advice for timings and more. Students will take a mock UCAT test, and will have the opportunity to speak to staff and students at the University of Sheffield about the exam and life as a medical or dental student.
Course dates:
- Session 1 - Tuesday 30th June: Introduction to the UCAT Preparation Course - 4.30pm to 5.30pm
- Session 2 - Wednesday 1st July: Verbal Reasoning - 4.30pm to 5.30pm
- Session 3 - Wednesday 8th July: Decision Making - 4.30pm to 5.30pm
- Session 4 - Wednesday 15th July: Quantitive Reasoning - 4.30pm to 5.30pm
- Session 5 - Wednesday 22nd July: Situational Judgement - 4.30pm to 5.30pm
- Session 6 - Thursday 23rd July: Mock Exam - 4.30pm to 5.30pm
Course eligibility
The online UCAT preparation course is open to year 12 students planning on applying to Medicine or Dentistry who meet one or more of our Access+ criteria. This includes:
- Residents of areas of disadvantage
- Students entitled to free school meals
- Students who are care experienced
- Students who are care leavers
- Students who are estranged from their families
- Students who are carers
- Students who have parenting responsibilities
- Students who are forced migrants
How to apply
To apply, complete the application form by Sunday 14 June 2026 at 5pm.
