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The University Clinical Aptitude Test is a two hour multiple choice test taken at test centres around the UK. It is divided into five sections which test different academic skills. These skills are similar to sections in the 11+ exam children take for grammar school entry. Â The sections are must be completed in order:
This section is a test of comprehension as you would find in an English exam. You are presented with a reading passage of around 300 words. The passage will be about a real world situation which you should scan the passage for specific details. There are five  types of question relating to the passage:
This section lasts around 22 minutes with 1 minute for reading. There are 11 reading passages with 4 questions for each, making a total of 44 questions.
This section is a test of rational thought and conclusion. It is the most varied section in the test. You are presented with a piece of text or a chart or a graph. There are six types of question in this section:
This section lasts around 32 minutes with 1 minute for reading. There are 29 questions in this section.
This section tests mental maths. You are presented with a graph or chart. You can also be presented with a combination of both. You must analyse data to calculate percentage difference  or  total amounts. Choose which option from five matches your calculation. This is where you can use your whiteboard and an onscreen calculator.
This section lasts around 25 minutes with 1 minute for reading. There are 36 questions.
This section tests your ability to recognize patterns. You are presented with a sequence of images, grouped by  amount, shape and colour. You should eliminate options to leave one answer. There are four types of question:
This section lasts around 14 minutes with 1 minute for reading. There are 13 sets of images with a total of 55 questions.
This section is a test of ethical integrity. You are presented with a clinical scene and are given a list of possible actions to take in response to the situation. There are two types of question:
This section lasts around 27 minutes with 1 minute for reading. There are 22 scenes and a total of 69 questions. This section is not marked like other sections, rather by a band level.
Familiarise yourself with the above sections and choose a strategy for each. This way you can save time on the day and successfully complete your UCAT examination.
 Assad Masud 01/21
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