UCAT Update: 1st June 2020

For those students who will be taking the UCAT this year. There has been an important update you will need to read. We have a brief summary here and a link directly to the UCAT website where you can read the full update.

Key Points:

  • Students will have the option of taking the UCAT online at home OR at a test centre.
  • UCAT registrations will open on 1st July 2020.
  • Tests will be open from 3rd August to 1st October 2020.
  • The test content will be the same as previous years.

To read the full update directly from the UCAT website please click here.

Rules for taking the test at home:

  • Students will be required to use their phone to submit a headshot and ID.
  • Students will be monitored via microphone and webcam by a "proctor" (an exam invigilator).
  • Students will have to clear any notes or applications off their computer screen.
  • Students will have to take photos of the room they are in to show there are no other people or notes present.

For a video explanation of how its works, please see this YouTube video: Peason OnVue Online Testing Explained.

Please read the official UCAT statement and watch the YouTube video. We will be releasing more detailed help and guidance over the coming weeks.

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