Suceeding in the 2009 UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT)

The UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) is used by admissions staff as part of the application process to study Medicine or Dentistry at a UK University.

With competition for places at an all time high, it is crucial that you are fully prepared for this test.

Advanced preparation is key to ensure that you know what to expect and achieve the best score possible.

This interactive guide, which contains practice questions and a complete mock test, aims to help applicants, parents and teachers alike to prepare for and successfully complete the UKCAT.

In this guide, Jemini Jethwa and Matt Green: describe the context of the UKCAT within the application process; set out how to approach the five sections of the UKCAT - verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, abstract reasoning, decision analysis and non-cognitive test; provide practice questions for each section to work through as part of the learning process; and, explore time management techniques to ensure optimal performance.

In addition it provides a full mock exam to complete under test conditions. Fully updated for 2009, this engaging, easy to use and comprehensive guide is essential reading for anyone serious about excelling in their UKCAT examination.