Register for
UCAT 2026
Spots are filling fast.
Don't miss your chance.
UCAT registration and booking are open now. Book your test before the deadline to secure your preferred date and location.
Register & Book Your UCATIMPORTANT DATES
UCAT TESTING IS OPEN NOW
Booking & Registration Deadline
16 September 2026
15:00 UK time
Final UCAT Test Day
24 September 2026
Book early to improve your chances of securing your preferred date and location.
What is UCAT?
The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is an admissions test used by participating UK medical and dental schools as part of their selection process.
Who needs it?
If you're applying to a participating Medicine or Dentistry programme for 2027 entry, you may need to take UCAT 2026.
Where can I take it?
UCAT is delivered through Pearson VUE test centres in the UK and internationally.
Find Test InformationHow is it used?
Each medical school determines how it uses UCAT within its admissions process.
How much does it cost?
£70 – tests taken in the UK
£115 – tests taken outside the UK
Bursary informationHow to Register & Book
Create a UCAT account
Go through the official UCAT registration process and create your account.
Register for UCAT 2026
Complete your registration details.
Book your test
Choose your available test centre, date and time.
Receive confirmation
Check your booking details once your appointment is confirmed.
Start preparing
Begin preparing according to how much time you have before your test.
Need Access Arrangements?
If you require approved access arrangements for your test, check the UCAT requirements before booking your appointment.
Access Arrangements Deadline
10 September 2026
15:00 UK time
Check Access ArrangementsWhat's Next After Booking?
Prepare effectively
Understand the test structure, identify weaker areas and organise your preparation around your test date.
Practise under timed conditions
Become comfortable working accurately within UCAT time limits.
Take your test
Attend your confirmed UCAT appointment.
Receive your result
Your UCAT result becomes part of your medical-school application planning.
Use your result strategically
Use your UCAT score together with your academic profile when deciding which medical schools to apply to.
Need Help Preparing for Your UCAT?
SHIFAYA can support you through the next stage of your medical-school journey.
We provide focused UCAT preparation and medical admissions support for students preparing to apply to Medicine.
UCAT Preparation
Structured practice and preparation based on your test date and current needs.
Expert Guidance
Support from experienced educators and healthcare professionals.
Personalised Feedback
Identify areas of strength and areas that require more attention.
Medical Admissions Support
Understand how your UCAT result fits into your wider medical-school application strategy.