UCAT UCAT Format and Scoring 3

Question 1

What is the maximum total cognitive score achievable in the UCAT?

Accepted Answer

3600

Answer

2700

Answer

3200

Answer

4500

Question 2

When is the UCAT testing window typically open in the UK?

Accepted Answer

July to September

Answer

January to March

Answer

April to June

Answer

October to December

Question 3

How many times can a candidate sit the UCAT within a single application cycle?

Accepted Answer

Once

Answer

Twice

Answer

Three times

Answer

Unlimited times

Question 4

What does a Band 4 result in the UCAT SJT typically indicate to medical schools?

Accepted Answer

Significant concerns about professional behaviour

Answer

Outstanding professional behaviour

Answer

Above-average judgement

Answer

Standard acceptable performance

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT one of the four cognitive subtests of the UCAT?

Accepted Answer

Critical Thinking

Answer

Verbal Reasoning

Answer

Abstract Reasoning

Answer

Decision Making

Question 6

How do UK medical schools most commonly use UCAT scores in their admissions process?

Accepted Answer

Combined with academic grades and interview performance

Answer

As the sole selection criterion

Answer

Only as a tiebreaker between equal candidates

Answer

Solely to exclude below-average applicants

Question 7

In which year was the UCAT first introduced for UK medical and dental school admissions?

Accepted Answer

2008

Answer

2000

Answer

2004

Answer

2006