About the UKCAT

1. Verbal Reasoning - includes 55 reading comprehension questions and is timed 22 minutes. Each question is comprised of a short text (usually about a medical topic) followed by a statement. Based on the text (and only on the text provided!), you must determine whether the statement is true, false or you cannot tell. This type of verbal reasoning test is often referred to as - Verbal Critical Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning and/or Reading Comprehension. Read more >>
   
   
2. Quantitative Reasoning - includes 40 numerical reasoning questions and is timed 23 minutes. Most questions consist of a table or graph, a short paragraph, and a question. Based on the information provided you must calculate and determine the correct answer. This test measures your numerical skills. It is very often referred to as a Numerical Critical Reasoning Test,  a Numerical Reasoning Test, and/or a Numeracy test. Read more >>
   
   
3. Abstract Reasoning - consists of 65 questions and is timed 16 minutes. The abstract reasoning section is often referred to as an IQ test or Diagrammatic test, as it measures abstract abilities. The Abstract Reasoning test is intended to examine one's ability to discern a general pattern out of small details and conclude if a new item presented before them concurs with that pattern - much like the way a doctor should be able to look at symptoms. It is commonly accepted that abstract abilities are innate. We beg to differ this stand since our experience at JobTestPrep has shown that preparation can improve results on abstract reasoning tasks. By familiarising yourself with the various formats and types of psychometric tests you already gain a significant time advantage. Furthermore, many Abstract Reasoning tests are based on a few basic principles and if you learn these principles you have come a long way toward improving your score. Read more >>
   
   
4. Decision Analysis - consists of 26 questions and is timed 32 minutes. Assesses the ability to decipher and simplify information and as a result reach a conclusion. The Decision Analysis test requires decoding and choosing the best interpretation for a coded message - This test aims to abstractly simulate various medical tasks like comprehending a patients report or a note from a fellow doctor. Read more >>
   
   
5. Non-Cognitive Analysis - this section was not part of the 2011 exam, and is probably not due to appear in 2012 either. In short, candidates were asked to go through a personality test. This was supposed to provide more in-depth information about the candidate's behavioral patterns and attitude. Although there are many forms of personality tests, only 4-5 different formats are used in the market. Since these tests are based on self-reporting, careful preparation and understanding of what underpins these tests can dramatically improve your profile by highlighting your strengths and qualities which are important for a medical professional. Read more >>