Four timed subtests
VR 44 questions in 22 minutes, DM 35 in 37, QR 36 in 26 and SJT 69 in 26. Speed matters in every one.
Online UCAT tutoring for medicine and dentistry applicants
1-to-1 prep for all four UCAT subtests.
The UCAT is the admissions test used by many UK universities for medicine and dentistry. It is taken on computer and lasts just under two hours, across four subtests: Verbal Reasoning (44 questions, 22 minutes), Decision Making (35 questions, 37 minutes), Quantitative Reasoning (36 questions, 26 minutes) and Situational Judgement (69 questions, 26 minutes).
Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making and Quantitative Reasoning are each scored from 300 to 900, giving a total between 900 and 2700. Situational Judgement is reported separately in Bands 1 to 4, with Band 1 the highest. There is no negative marking, so you should answer every question.
The UCAT is mostly a test of speed. Every IBPapa session is 1-to-1, online and recorded, and your tutor works on the subtests where you lose the most marks and on timing strategies for each one.
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Scores and bands
The three cognitive subtests are scored 300–900 each, for 900–2700 in total. SJT is reported in Bands 1–4.
No negative marking
A wrong answer costs nothing, so never leave a question blank. In Decision Making, multi-statement questions earn partial credit.
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FAQ
UCAT tutoring FAQs
What subtests are in the UCAT?
Four: Verbal Reasoning (44 questions in 22 minutes), Decision Making (35 questions in 37 minutes), Quantitative Reasoning (36 questions in 26 minutes) and Situational Judgement (69 questions in 26 minutes). The test lasts just under two hours.
How is the UCAT scored?
Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making and Quantitative Reasoning are each scored from 300 to 900, so the total is between 900 and 2700. Situational Judgement is reported separately in Bands 1 to 4, where Band 1 is the highest.
Is there negative marking in the UCAT?
No. Wrong answers do not lose marks, so you should answer every question. In Decision Making, questions with multiple statements are worth 2 marks, and you can get 1 mark for a partly correct answer.
What does a UCAT tutor work on?
Timing and accuracy in each subtest. Your tutor finds where you lose the most marks in practice tests and works through strategies for those question types.
Who are the UCAT tutors?
IBPapa tutors study at top universities around the world. Tell us your target universities when you book.
How much does UCAT tutoring cost?
A single one-hour session costs £70. Packs cost £200 for 3 hours, £305 for 5 hours and £1,200 for 20 hours. The 3-hour and 5-hour packs include feedback and progress updates for parents, and your first demo session is free.
Is the tutoring online?
Yes. All IBPapa sessions are 1-to-1 and online, and every session is recorded so you can rewatch it.
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