What is UCAT ANZ?
UCAT ANZ (University Clinical Aptitude Test) is a test for admission to medical, dental and clinical science degree programmes in universities in Australia and New Zealand. The UCAT ANZ replaced the UMAT (Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission Test) in 2019.
Medical Universities in Australia and New Zealand consider the UCAT ANZ Score to admit candidates for medicine/dentistry/clinical sciences programmes in their universities.
The UCAT ANZ test analyses the applicant’s professional and behavioural traits that are required for new doctors and dentists to succeed in their clinical careers. It is used in collaboration with other admissions processes such as interviews and academic qualifications.
UCAT ANZ Eligibility
- Candidates should have completed or going to finish secondary school level or higher.
- Undergraduate Candidates are also eligible to sit for the UCAT ANZ Test
- Students who are currently at year 11 or lower aren’t qualified to appear in UCAT ANZ
UCAT ANZ Test Pattern
UCAT ANZ Computerized test consists of 5 sections with the following proportions
| UCAT Test Sections | Questions | Time Allotted |
|---|---|---|
| Verbal Reasoning Assesses the ability to critically evaluate information presented in a written form. | 44 | 21 minutes |
| Decision Making Assesses the ability to make sound decisions and judgements using complex information. | 29 | 31 minutes |
| Quantitative Reasoning Assesses the ability to critically evaluate information presented in a numerical form. | 36 | 25 minutes |
| Abstract Reasoning Assesses the use of convergent and divergent thinking to infer relationships from information. | 50 | 12 minutes |
| Situational Judgement Measures the capacity to understand real world situations and to identify critical factors and appropriate behaviour in dealing with them. | 66 | 26 minutes |
UCAT ANZ 2023 Important Dates
| Concession Scheme opens Access Arrangements open | To be notified |
| Booking Opens | To be notified |
| Concession application deadline | To be notified |
| Access Arrangements application deadline | To be notified |
| BOOKING DEADLINE | To be notified |
| Late booking deadline | To be notified |
| Cancellation deadline | To be notified |
| Testing begins | To be notified |
| Last testing date | To be notified |
| Results delivered to universities | To be notified |
UCAT ANZ Test Fees
Test fees
The following UCAT ANZ test fees will be charged for the 2022 test:
| Tests taken in Australia or New Zealand | $305 |
| Concession Fee (Australia only) | $199 |
| Tests taken overseas / outside Australia and New Zealand | $380 |
| Late fee | $85 |
| Refund fee | $50 of the test fee deducted* |
More information about UCAT ANZ 2023 will be released in the coming days by the official UCAT website