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UCAT Parents Guide

We've put together these slides to provide you tips and guide you about what parents and guardians need to know about the UCAT exam including breakdown of test, test timeline and finances.

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UCAT Parents Guide

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  1. UCAT Parents Guide

  2. Does your child plan to study Medicine? Medicine is a respected and rewarding profession that allows them to pursue a secure, well-compensated career with the potential for lifelong learning and opportunities, whilst making a real difference towards people’s lives. As a result, it is one of the most competitive fields to enter. One of the primary reasons for this is that on top of the rigorous ATAR requirements, medical applicants are required to sit the UCAT®exam and prepare for daunting medical interviews. Understandably, the application process can be both bewildering and nerve-wracking for all involved, including the parents. Fortunately, there are many ways that you can provide the necessary support for your child. • Undergraduate Pathway: The UCAT® Exam • UCAT® Universities • UCAT® Scoring • Supporting Your Child Throughout Their Journey into Medicine

  3. Undergraduate Pathway: The UCAT® Exam There are 2 pathways into medicine in Australia - The Undergraduate & Graduate Entry pathways. The UCAT® exam is purely focused on the Undergraduate pathway. For further details on the Graduate Entry Pathway, refer to our guide here. The Undergraduate pathway is designed for ‘school leavers’ or students who completed their secondary education in the last 2 years. This pathway requires the University Clinical Aptitude Test or UCAT® exam, a standardized computer-based test used by many Australian universities for entry into undergraduate medical, dental, and clinical science degree programs. The two-hour exam is delivered at Pearson VUE test centres and assesses a range of abilities and behaviors important toward practicing medicine and dentistry. The ultimate rationale for the UCAT® is to identify the best applicants out of the already extremely competitive cohort of medical or dental school candidates. Whilst the majority of medical schools require a UCAT ® score as a compulsory criteria there are some exceptions. You should always check with the separate university websites for the most up-to-date information on whether or not a specific programme requires UCAT ® scores.

  4. UCAT®Courses Below is a list of courses that currently require the UCAT®exam as part of their selection criteria in the admissions cycle. • Medicine • Dental Surgery • Oral Health • Medical Science (Regional Medical Pathway provisional entry to UQ) • Dental Science • Clinical Sciences / Medicine • Dental Health Science • Dentistry • Dental Medicine

  5. UCAT®Scoring The UCAT® exam is composed of 233 multiple choice questions. These questions are divided into five subtests which are each designed to assess different skills. These five subtests follow in a specific order and are described in further detail in the table below: • Verbal Reasoning - Assesses the ability to critically evaluate information presented in a written form. • Decision Making - Assesses the ability to make sound decisions and judgements using complex information. • Quantitative Reasoning - Assesses the ability to critically evaluate information presented in a numerical form. • Abstract Reasoning - Assesses the use of convergent and divergent thinking to infer relationships from information. • Situational Judgement - Measures the capacity to understand real world situations and to identify critical factors and appropriate behaviour in dealing with them.

  6. Supporting Your Child Throughout Their Journey into Medicine • Understanding the UCAT • In order to properly support students preparing for the UCAT® exam, it is important to first understand its importance in the medical school applications process. For many universities, the UCAT® score carries as much weight in your application as your ATAR. • Provide support • It is important to remind them to take breaks from their studies and hang out with friends or just relax. Burnout is a significant concern and can result from the extreme stresses of the medical application process. Remember to remind your child to get the necessary sleep, exercise and diet that they need to mitigate their stress. • Encourage consistent preparation and begin early! • Many students fail to finish the exam at all due to the intense time pressure, needing to complete 2 MCQs every minute. Consistency and practice will give you the best chance of succeeding on the UCAT® exam - This is where a study plan is essential.

  7. Further Materials • Australian Medical Schools: General Overview • Australian Graduate Medical Schools - Admission Requirements • Medical Pathways in Australia • Free GAMSAT Practice Questions and Materials • GAMSAT Results: The Definitive Guide • Don’t forget to tune in to our GAMSAT® To Med School Podcast! Listen as our experienced GAMSAT® tutors explore diverse topics about everything from the GAMSAT® exam to their journeys through medical school: https://gradready.com.au/gamsat-podcast

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