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The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is an admissions test, used by a consortium of UK and International Universities to help select applicants for their medical and dental degree programmes.

It is used in collaboration with other admissions processes such as the UCAS application and academic qualifications. It is also your opportunity to stand out from other applicants and demonstrate your aptitude for a demanding programme of study.

The UCAT is a computer-based test, delivered in Pearson VUE test centres throughout the UK and worldwide.

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About the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) | UCAT Consortium

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The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is an admissions test, used by a consortium of UK and International Universities to help select applicants for their medical and dental degree programmes.

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UCAT - What to expect at a Pearson VUE test centre

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Mentally preparing for the UCAT from Lydie

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Preparing for BMAT

Visit our BMAT preparation page for a wide range of free support materials, including past papers, the test specification, and advice on how to approach the test.
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What is BMAT?

The BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT) is used by universities around the world to help select applicants for medical, dental, biomedical and veterinary degree programmes.

It tests your ability to apply scientific and mathematical knowledge, as well as problem solving, critical thinking and written communication skills that are essential to university-level study.

BMAT gives you the opportunity to stand out from the crowd and show universities what you can do.

When can I take BMAT?

There are several BMAT sessions throughout the year and different universities accept different sessions, depending on their admissions cycle. It is important to know which one(s) you can take as part of your application.
Find out how to choose a test session
Once you know which BMAT session is right for you, visit the test session pages (March, October, Malaysia or Netherlands) for information on:

the test format and how the test is scored

key dates and costs

how to register

what to expect on the test day

how to access your test results.

How do I prepare for BMAT?

We provide everything you need to prepare for BMAT so there is no need to pay for a preparation course. Our resources are all free to access, including the test specification, the official BMAT preparation guide and practice papers.
Visit the BMAT preparation page
Help and support

After reading about BMAT on our website, if you need more help or have any further questions, please visit our Customer Support Site. You can search our support articles or contact our Customer Support team by submitting a request.
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The BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT) is used by universities around the world to select applicants for medical and health-related degree programmes. Learn more.

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High quality and informed healthcare makes a genuine difference in people's lives. It's also a vast subject, with many different niches and specialisations.

Whether you already work in the industry or are just starting your career in the field, an online healthcare course can benefit you.

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The healthcare industry is constantly developing. New challenges, methods of care, and technologies make it a varied field, as do new disease outbreaks.

If you're hoping to pursue a career in healthcare, an online course can give you some of the foundations you'll need.

For those who already work in the field, taking a healthcare course can sharpen your skills, expand your knowledge, and help you take the next step in your career.

It also offers you a way to keep your knowledge up to date without detracting from your busy work schedule or imposing too much on your all-important life/work balance.

The flexibility and convenience of online study means that you don't have to worry about adding extra travel time to your busy schedule. Instead, you can learn wherever and whenever suits you.

Whether you spend your lunch hour or evenings studying, you can fit it around your existing commitments.

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We have a wide portfolio of healthcare and medicine courses created with some of the world's top universities, to offer you opportunities to advance your career and knowledge.

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Once you've applied to Dental Schools through UCAS, the Schools who are interested in you as a candidate will send you an interview offer. This interview is your opportunity to showcase your personal attributes and skills that are relevant to becoming a Dentist, and also to demonstrate your enthusiasm for studying Dentistry at the university in question.
When Are Dentistry Interview Offers Sent?
The interview season for Dentistry can start as early as November and runs to March.
When Will I Know The Outcome?
Some Dental Schools will let you know if you've been successful within a couple of weeks of your interview, while others will wait until late March when they have interviewed all candidates.

Types of Dentistry Interview

There are two main types of interview for Dentistry:

The key difference is that MMIs require you to work your way through a series of short stations, with a variety of questions and tasks to complete. In a traditional/panel interview, you will have a longer conversation with a panel of interviewers.

Due to Covid restrictions, many Dental Schools have been conducting online interviews. You'll find more information about what each Dental School is planning for their interviews this year on the university's website and/or in your invitation to interview.

School-by-School Interview Details

We've reviewed each Dental School to bring you the latest information about their interview process. Where these details are available online, we've included how Schools are interviewing for 2022 entry, when interviews are likely to be held, and criteria that the School will be evaluating.
While we do our best to regularly review and update this page, circumstances can change quickly Aberdeen University so please check with your chosen university before making any final decisions.
The interview format is usually an MMI, with 7 stations lasting around 90 mins altogether.

Aberdeen University mentions criteria including:
Barts (Queen Mary University of London)

Work experience

Understanding of Dentistry issues

Problem solving and analytical skills

Enthusiasm, interest and motivation to study Dentistry

Manual dexterity skills

Candidates will typically have a traditional/panel interview. These will be online for 2022 entry, held between January and March.

Barts (Queen Mary University of London) mentions criteria including:
Birmingham University

Motivation and realistic approach to Dentistry as a career

Initiative, resilience and maturity

Teamwork

Organisation and problem solving abilities

Likely contribution to university life

The interview format is usually an MMI with 5-10 stations, taking place in February.

Birmingham University mentions criteria including:
Bristol University

Motivation for Dentistry

Empathy and self-insight

Manual dexterity

Ethical reasoning

Leadership

Candidates will typically have a traditional/panel interview between December and February, lasting around 20 minutes.
Cardiff University
Bristol University has previously asked candidates to prepare certain tasks in advance, e.g. a matchbox task and a 'tell me how' task.

The interview format is usually an MMI consisting of 10 stations.
Dundee University
No further details about dates/criteria are available on the Cardiff University website.

Candidates will typically have a traditional/panel interview, lasting around 40 minutes. These will be online for 2022 entry between December and January.

Dundee University mentions criteria including:
Glasgow University

Personal values

Ability to think critically and flexibly on your feet

Work experience

Teamwork

The interview format is usually an MMI with 7 stations, lasting around 45 mins altogether and taking place in February.
King's College London
Glasgow University mentions criteria including:

The interview format is usually an MMI with 5-8 stations.

King's College London mentions criteria including:
Leeds University

Understanding and motivation for Dentistry

Case study

Science knowledge

Key values and qualities, e.g. teamwork, communication, interpersonal skills

The interview format is usually an MMI, held in February.
Liverpool University
No further details about stations/criteria are available on the Leeds University website.

The interview format is usually an MMI.
Manchester University
No further details about dates/criteria are available on the Liverpool University website.

The interview format is usually an MMI with 4-5 stations, held between January and February.
Newcastle University
Manchester University mentions criteria including:

Candidates will typically have a traditional/panel interview, lasting around 20 minutes and taking place between December and January.
Plymouth University
Newcastle University mentions criteria including:

The interview format is usually an MMI with 5 stations, lasting around 55 mins altogether and held from January.

Plymouth University mentions criteria including:
Sheffield University

Integrity, veracity and honesty

Motivation and commitment

Empathy

Teamwork

Ability to deal with stress appropriately

Knowing your limitations, strengths and weakness

Insight into the responsibilities of a Dentist

Candidates will typically have a traditional/panel interview lasting around 15/20 mins. These will be online for 2022 entry, held between February and March.
Queen's University Belfast
Sheffield University mentions criteria including:

The interview format is usually an MMI, held between December and March.
University of Central Lancashire
Queen's University Belfast mentions criteria including:

The interview format is usually an MMI, taking place in December.

University of Central Lancashire mentions criteria including:

Knowledge of dentistry

Ethics and professionalism

Teamwork

Dentistry Interview Tips

Follow these tips to ensure you're prepared for your Dentistry interview:

Practise possible Dentistry interview questions

Research the Dental School and the course you're applying for

Familiarise yourself with Dentistry/healthcare hot topics that you should know about

Keep up to date with Dentistry/healthcare-related news

Learn a bit about common dental conditions

Get to know General Dental Council (GDC) standards and guidelines

If necessary, practise tasks to improve/demonstrate your manual dexterity skills

Get some Dentistry tutoring for one-to-one guidance and feedback

Book your place on our Dentistry MMI Circuits

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Once you've applied to Dental Schools through UCAS, the Schools who are interested in you as a candidate will send you an interview offer. This interview is your opportunity to showcase your personal attributes and skills that are relevant to becoming a Dentist, and also to demonstrate your enthusiasm for studying Dentistry at the university in question.

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