University Entrance Test
UCAT Tutoring & PreparationUniversity Clinical Aptitude Test
Specialist one-to-one preparation for the UCAT — the admissions test for Medicine and Dentistry. Learn from Oxford and Cambridge medical students who scored in the top percentiles and have guided applicants to offers.
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What is the UCAT?
The UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) is the admissions test for Medicine and Dentistry at most UK universities. It tests how you think under time pressure — not your subject knowledge — across a set of fast-paced cognitive sections and a situational judgement test.
Who takes the UCAT
- Medicine and Dentistry applicants
- Required by the UCAT Consortium of UK medical & dental schools
- Delivered at Pearson VUE test centres in the UK and worldwide
- Sat once, in the summer before you apply
Format & scoring
- Three cognitive subtests: Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Reasoning
- Plus the Situational Judgement Test (SJT)
- Just under 2 hours, with no negative marking
- Total score 900–2700; the SJT is reported in Bands 1–4
Key dates (2026 cycle, 2027 entry)
- Registration opens: 20 May 2026
- Booking opens: 23 June 2026
- Booking deadline: 16 September 2026
- Test window: July to 24 September 2026
- Results sent to universities in early November
- Fee: £70 (UK) / £115 (overseas); bursaries available
What's changed?
- Abstract Reasoning was removed in 2025 — there are now three cognitive subtests, not four
- The score range is now 900–2700 (previously 1200–3600)
- The BMAT has been retired — the UCAT is now the single admissions test for Medicine
Dates, fees and format are set by the UCAT Consortium and can change each cycle — always confirm the latest at ucat.ac.uk before you register.
Your Tutors
Meet our UCAT tutors
Oxford and Cambridge medical students who sat the UCAT themselves — and have guided applicants through to offers.

Nouha
Ongoing A-Level tuition with this tutor: £70/hr
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Hi everyone! I'm a fourth-year Medicine student at the University of Oxford with over four years of tutoring experience, having taught more than 30 students across 700+ hours of lessons. I've thoroughly enjoyed helping students build confidence, overcome challenges and achieve their academic goals.
I am enthusiastic and patient, allowing the student to be engaged and not afraid to make mistakes. I am a big believer in giving it a go and will always try my best to make the student comfortable and willing to ask any questions, then guiding them through any processes if needed. I adapt my lessons to each student, discussing what type of lessons and schedule they prefer, as I understand each student is unique and has their own learning methods. I have an eye for detail and will always gently push my students to be the best they can be and carry on improving in whatever subject they want to work on.
Alongside GCSE tutoring, I offer medical school admissions support, including UCAT preparation, personal statements and medicine interviews, particularly for Oxbridge applicants. Having navigated the Oxford admissions process myself, I understand its challenges and enjoy helping students approach it with confidence.
Having ranked in the top 1% academically in both the UK and Canada, I'm familiar with both education systems and passionate about helping students reach their full potential.
Admissions tutoring experience
I have supported 15 prospective medical students through the university admissions process, providing tailored guidance on UCAT preparation, personal statements and medicine interviews, including MMI and panel-style practice. All 15 students subsequently secured offers from medical schools, including University of Oxford, King's College London, the University of Glasgow and the University of Manchester. Drawing on my own experience of successfully navigating the Oxford Medicine admissions process, I focus on developing applicants' scientific reasoning, critical thinking and ability to articulate their ideas confidently under pressure. My approach combines structured interview practice, personalised feedback and targeted preparation to help students present their strengths effectively and approach each stage of the admissions process with confidence.
GCSE and A-Level tutoring experience
I have tutored over 30 GCSE students in Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and English Language, with extensive experience supporting the AQA and Edexcel specifications. My lessons focus on strengthening subject knowledge, developing exam technique and building confidence through tailored revision, past-paper practice and targeted feedback. I adapt my teaching to each student's learning style and academic goals, helping them work towards achieving their highest possible grades.
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Amber
Ongoing A-Level tuition with this tutor: £85/hr
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Hi! I’m Amber, a fifth-year Medicine student at the University of Cambridge, where I also graduated with a First Class degree in Natural Sciences.
I’ve been a tutor for over 5 years, with over 1000 teaching hours. I specialise in Medicine admissions, alongside GCSE and A-level Biology, Chemistry and Maths. Having supported students with a wide range of abilities and aspirations, I understand that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to learning.
I genuinely love teaching and find it incredibly rewarding to see students grow in confidence, overcome challenges and achieve results they may not have thought possible. My lessons are interactive, engaging and tailored to each student’s individual needs, combining clear explanations with practical strategies and constructive feedback.
Whether we’re tackling a difficult scientific concept or preparing for a competitive university interview, my aim is to create a relaxed, encouraging environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and developing their skills.
Admissions tutoring experience
I have supported students through all aspects of the Medicine application process, including UCAT preparation, university selection, personal statements and interviews. I’m proud to have helped every medical applicant I’ve supported secure a Medicine offer.
Beyond one-to-one tutoring, I’ve designed and delivered Medicine admissions courses and led widening participation outreach initiatives to help prospective applicants understand the application process and prepare for its challenges.
My sessions focus on developing genuine understanding rather than rehearsed responses. Through tailored preparation and specific, constructive feedback, I help students demonstrate their potential as future doctors.
GCSE and A-Level tutoring experience
I have five years of experience tutoring GCSE Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths, alongside A-level Biology and Chemistry. I’ve worked with students across a wide range of abilities and am familiar with AQA, OCR, Edexcel and IGCSE specifications.
My lessons are tailored to each student’s needs, combining clear explanations, targeted exam practice and effective revision strategies. Whether building confidence in challenging topics or helping students aim for the highest grades, I strive to make learning engaging, accessible and rewarding!
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Sam
Ongoing A-Level tuition with this tutor: £65/hr
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Third-year Oxford medical student. I scored in the top 1% nationally on the UCAT with a Band 1 in the Situational Judgement Test, and I've over 100 hours of tutoring experience guiding applicants through UCAT strategy, interviews and personal statements.
Admissions tutoring experience
Alongside the UCAT I tutor Biology and Chemistry to A-Level and IB, and I hold merits across my first two years of Oxford Medicine. I focus on the timing, technique and confidence that turn a good UCAT score into a great one.
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Jon
Ongoing A-Level tuition with this tutor: £70/hr
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Fourth-year Oxford medical student and certified tutor with over 300 hours of admissions coaching. I scored highly on the UCAT under the scoring system used at the time, and held offers from all four medical schools I applied to.
Admissions tutoring experience
I specialise in UCAT preparation, interviews and personal statements, using a structured, student-centred method that turns weaknesses into strengths. I'm passionate about widening access to medicine, and I run outreach workshops in schools alongside my one-to-one tutoring.
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Ayeza
Ongoing A-Level tuition with this tutor: £65/hr
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Fifth-year Oxford medical student. I scored in the top 5% nationally on the UCAT with a Band 1 SJT and received offers from all four medical schools I applied to, including Oxford. I have over 150 hours of tutoring experience, including UCAT coaching, personal statements and Oxbridge-style interviews.
Admissions tutoring experience
I'm Enhanced-DBS checked with safeguarding training, and I tutor science and maths at GCSE and A-Level as well as admissions. My teaching adapts to each student's learning style in a welcoming, supportive environment.
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Gauri
Ongoing A-Level tuition with this tutor: £50/hr
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I'm a fourth-year Medicine student at Oxford. I scored the top mark of 900 in the UCAT's Quantitative Reasoning section, and received offers from Oxford, QMUL, Nottingham and KCL. I have experience coaching applicants through UCAT preparation, personal statements and interviews, for Oxbridge and other medical schools alike.
Admissions tutoring experience
I came through the full Medicine admissions process myself and know how much rests on getting the UCAT and interviews right. I focus on building both technique and confidence — working through timing strategies and question types for the UCAT, sharpening personal statements, and running mock interviews. I tutor patiently and flexibly, adapting to each applicant's stage and target schools.
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Mariella
Ongoing A-Level tuition with this tutor: £55/hr
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Fourth-year Oxford medical student. I scored in the 96th percentile on the UCAT (Band 1) with A*A*A at A-Level, and I've mentored Medicine applicants, as well as delivering admissions workshops through Oxford's UNIQ programme.
Admissions tutoring experience
I support students through UCAT preparation, interview coaching, personal statements and application strategy, and I love making competitive science feel manageable. I also created a remedial maths curriculum for a charity in Mauritius.
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Anagh
Ongoing A-Level tuition with this tutor: £65/hr
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Cambridge medical student. I sat the UCAT for my own application, and I support applicants through UCAT preparation and both Oxbridge and MMI-style interview coaching, combining first-hand admissions experience with a clear, structured approach.
Admissions tutoring experience
I have a real passion for biology and chemistry, and I focus on understanding over memorising — breaking tough material into clear steps so it actually clicks, in a space where you can ask questions and make mistakes without judgement.
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Tabbie
Ongoing A-Level tuition with this tutor: £85/hr
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Hi! I am a medical student at Cambridge University. I have experience tutoring GCSE and A level Maths, Chemistry and Biology. I also have experience tutoring the UCAT and oxbridge medicine interviews. I achieved 11 9s at GCSE, 4A* at A level and 3100 in my UCAT. Outside of academics I love sports and going on walks with my dog! Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any tutoring enquiries.
Admissions tutoring experience
I have experience tutoring for UCAT, in addition to A levels and GCSEs.
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Dora
Ongoing A-Level tuition with this tutor: £70/hr
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Cambridge medical student. I scored in the top 8% on the UCAT, and I've mentored students to Medicine offers at Cambridge, UCL, Imperial and King's. I support UCAT prep, personal statements and both traditional and MMI interviews.
Admissions tutoring experience
An international essay-competition awardee (John Locke High Commendation), I place strong emphasis on critical thinking, clear communication and academic writing. My teaching is structured, supportive and highly personalised.
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Cameron
Ongoing A-Level tuition with this tutor: £60/hr
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Fourth-year Cambridge medical student, now in clinical years, with a 2:1 in Neuroscience and over 150 hours of tutoring experience. I scored Band 1 on the UCAT and specialise in personal statements, interviews and Oxbridge admissions support.
Admissions tutoring experience
I work line-by-line on personal statements to maximise your chance of an interview, and run realistic Oxbridge mock interviews covering NHS hot topics and ethical scenarios. I also tutor A-Level and GCSE Biology across all exam boards.
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Adithya
Ongoing A-Level tuition with this tutor: £55/hr
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Fifth-year Oxford medical student with four years of experience supporting medical applicants. I guide students through UCAT preparation, Medicine interviews and personal statements, drawing on my own successful Oxford application.
Admissions tutoring experience
I'm friendly and approachable, and I understand how overwhelming the process can feel — so I focus on creating an encouraging space where you can ask questions and build confidence. I also tutor Biology, Chemistry and Maths.
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Aminah
Ongoing A-Level tuition with this tutor: £75/hr
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I am a University of Cambridge medical graduate and UCL Pharmacy graduate with over eight years of tutoring experience in Maths, Biology, Chemistry and medical applications. Academically, I achieved 100% in multiple A-level examinations and later graduated top of my postgraduate medical cohort at Cambridge, receiving a Distinction and an award for achieving the highest overall mark in my cohort.
Alongside tutoring, I have been involved in Medicine interviews at Cambridge, giving me valuable insight into the Oxbridge and medical school admissions process. I support students with both academic subjects and university applications, including personal statements and interview preparation.
I genuinely love teaching and aim to make challenging concepts clear, memorable and manageable. Having spent over seven years at university, I have developed effective revision, exam and study techniques that I enjoy passing on to my students, while tailoring lessons to each student’s individual learning style and goals.
Admissions tutoring experience
I have extensive experience supporting students through university admissions, particularly for Medicine and science-related degrees. Having successfully navigated multiple medical school interviews myself, I understand the process from an applicant’s perspective. I have also been on the other side of the process, having been involved in Medicine admissions interviews at the University of Cambridge, giving me first-hand insight into what interviewers are looking for and how applicants can communicate their thinking effectively.
Through over eight years of tutoring, I have supported numerous students with personal statements, interview preparation, academic mentoring and wider university application guidance. I have worked with applicants pursuing courses including Medicine, Natural Sciences, Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy across a range of universities.
My experience as a Cambridge medical graduate, UCL Pharmacy graduate and practising doctor also allows me to provide students with realistic insight into studying these subjects and pursuing healthcare careers. I particularly enjoy helping students develop their scientific reasoning, articulate their motivations authentically and approach challenging interview questions with confidence.
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Aikaterini
Ongoing A-Level tuition with this tutor: £75/hr
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I am a final-year medical student and MB/PhD student at the University of Cambridge, based at Trinity College. I have completed a PhD in cancer research and have several years of teaching experience at Cambridge.
I specialise in Medicine and Oxbridge admissions, particularly interview preparation. Having successfully been through the Cambridge Medicine admissions process myself, I understand the distinctive style of Oxbridge interviews and the importance of demonstrating scientific reasoning rather than simply recalling knowledge.
My approach is interactive and tailored to each student. I use realistic interview-style questions and follow-up prompts, encouraging students to think aloud, apply their scientific knowledge to unfamiliar problems, interpret information and explain their reasoning clearly. My aim is to help students become more confident and adaptable while developing the problem-solving skills needed to perform well in challenging medical and Oxbridge interviews.
Admissions tutoring experience
I specialise in Medicine admissions, particularly Oxbridge interviews and the UCAT. I have supported applicants with scientific problem-solving, interview practice, medical ethics and UCAT preparation, including a student who successfully received an offer to study Medicine at Oxford.
As a current Cambridge MB/PhD student, I have first-hand experience of the Cambridge Medicine admissions process and several years of teaching experience at Cambridge. My interview preparation focuses on thinking aloud, applying scientific knowledge to unfamiliar problems, interpreting data and responding effectively to follow-up questions.
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Ayesha
Ongoing A-Level tuition with this tutor: £50/hr
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Third-year Oxford medical student. As a mentor on a university access programme since 2022, I've helped aspiring medics with UCAT preparation, personal statements and interviews.
Admissions tutoring experience
I studied Chemistry, Biology and Physics at A-Level (three A*s) and have earned academic scholarships and prizes at Oxford. I bring evidence-based techniques to every session. Outside medicine I'm an avid painter.
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Chloe
Ongoing A-Level tuition with this tutor: £55/hr
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Hi, I'm Chloe and I'm a third-year Medicine student at Corpus Christi College, Oxford. I received all 9s at GCSE and four A*s at A-Level. I know what it takes to make a strong Oxbridge medicine application, even coming from a state school background with less support — and that's exactly the experience I want to pass on.
Admissions tutoring experience
I've tutored students at GCSE and A-Level and provided mock interviews for medicine applicants, both for Oxbridge and for other medical schools, giving advice and practice under realistic conditions. I've also mentored students more broadly — suggesting super-curricular reading, reading through personal statements, and helping them find work experience and opportunities like university subject days that they can genuinely talk about at interview or on their application. I sat the UCAT under the previous scoring system and also took the BMAT before it was discontinued, so I know the medicine admissions process from the inside.
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Alice
Ongoing A-Level tuition with this tutor: £85/hr
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Hi! I'm Alice, a current Medicine student at the University of Oxford. I achieved 10 grade 9s at GCSE and four A*s at A-Level, and scored well on the UCAT under the scoring system used at the time, with a Band 1 in the Situational Judgement Test. I've been tutoring GCSE and A-Level Chemistry and Biology with MyOxbridgeTutor for two and a half years, and I have over 200 hours of tutoring experience.
Admissions tutoring experience
Before university I provided mentoring sessions at my sixth form for prospective medicine applicants, and my admissions test results at the time placed me in the top few percent of scores achieved. I have years of experience working with children and teenagers through childminding and volunteering, and I think working in partnership with students is at the centre of good teaching — listening comes first. Outside tutoring I'm a keen runner and enjoy Spanish and art alongside my studies.
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Frederick
Ongoing A-Level tuition with this tutor: £70/hr
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I hold a master's degree in Chemistry with Molecular Physics from Imperial College London, as well as a postgraduate master's in Theory and Simulation of Materials from the same university. I have 12 years' tutoring experience in Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry, and Biology across all academic levels, from GCSE/IGCSE to IB. I also have significant mentoring experience and hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status). I am currently pursuing a PhD in Pure Mathematics.
My experience includes working with students of varying abilities, helping them master challenging concepts and excel in their coursework. I have successfully prepared students for key exams, including GCSEs, A-Levels, and university entrance assessments, often helping them achieve top grades. I have tutored students from prestigious schools, including St. Paul's School, St. Paul's Girls' School, Tiffin School, Westminster, Eton, and Rugby. This experience has given me a deep understanding of the academic challenges students face and the strategies to overcome them.
I have extensive experience in tutoring A level and GCSE/IGCSE Chemistry, Physics, Maths and Biology, and A level Further Maths, across all the main exam boards; IB Maths, Physics and Chemistry (Higher and Standard); undergraduate Geophysics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering and Mathematics; postgraduate Mathematics; and the TMUA, ESAT (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2) and STEP (II and III).
My approach is tailored to each student's needs, ensuring they grasp complex concepts and excel in their studies. In addition to tutoring, I have extensive mentoring experience, guiding students not only in their academic pursuits but also in developing effective study strategies, time-management skills, and confidence. My mentoring background has enabled me to support students holistically and help them realise their full potential.
Admissions tutoring experience
I have extensive experience in tutoring the TMUA, ESAT (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2) and STEP (II and III).
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Thomas
Ongoing A-Level tuition with this tutor: £85/hr
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Hey! I'm Tom and I'm a fifth year medical student at University of Cambridge. I tutor anything medicine admissions, from personal statement, UCAT, interviews or just general medicine knowledge building. I know the application process for medicine can be very daunting and I like to work with students to create a strong application that reflects who they will be as a future doctor.
Admissions tutoring experience
I have been tutoring medicine admissions for three years now and helped many students receive medicine offers, both Oxbridge and otherwise. I have done all parts of the application process, but interview preparation is a favourite of mine. I also run the admission outreach scheme for medicine in my college, mentoring prospective students as well as running webinars, interview sessions and personal statement.
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Free Resources
Official UCAT practice
Straight from the UCAT Consortium — the most reliable practice there is, since content and scoring change each year. Work through the question banks first, then full timed practice tests.
Practice Tests
Practice Test A
Practice Test B
Practice Test C
Practice Test D
All resources are hosted by the UCAT Consortium at ucat.ac.uk and open in a new tab. "Extra time" links are the UCATSEN versions.
After the test
Next: practise for your interview
Oxford and Cambridge interview medicine applicants in December. Many other UK medical schools use MMIs (multiple mini interviews), from December into the new year. Our Medicine page covers both.
See every Oxford and Cambridge course that uses the UCAT, or our interview practice page.
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