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How long do you have for each UCAT question? This answer should be at the tip of your tongue; the main reason for poor UCAT performance is a lack of time awareness. Let’s break it down and make this tip one to remember:
UCAT Verbal Reasoning
21 Minutes, 44 Questions
 Time for each Passage & Set of 4 Questions = 2 minutes (or just under)
Passage Reading Time: 45-60 Seconds
Time for each question = 15 seconds
UCAT Decision Making
31 Minutes
29 Questions
Time for each question =Â 64 Seconds
UCAT Abstract Reasoning
13 Minutes
11 Sets with 5 Shapes/Questions for Each (ie. 55 Questions)
Time for each question = 12 Seconds
UCAT Quantitative Reasoning
24 Minutes
36 Questions
Time for each question = 40 Seconds
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The second most common reason for poor exam performance is a lack of pre-exam simulation. In order to minimise unnecessary stress and time pressure on the examination day, ensure that all UCAT practice within 1 month of your examination reflects the examination environment.
Timed UCAT Practice
Online UCAT Calculator
Official UCAT Platform
Whiteboard & Pen (No A4 Pukka Pads)
Quiet (preferably computer based) Environment, with no Instagram, Facebook, Twitter accessible!
Effective UCAT preparation requires an understanding of the following key areas prior to taking the examination:
When Should I Start Studying for UCAT?
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Making the most of your UCAT score requires an understanding of the following key areas after taking your UCAT examination:
 What Is a Good Score on the UCAT?
How Universities use my UCAT Score?a
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