You can check which test is being used by a particular medical school on the UCAS website but you should look at the websites of any institutions to which you are applying to find out which test is required.
You can find out more about these tests including practice test links on the NHS Health Careers website.
For general queries look at New Media Medicine - a discussion and networking forum for applicants and medical students to help them prepare for entrance exams such as UKCAT and GAMSAT.
BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT)
The BMAT is taken by applicants to some Medicine (primarily undergraduate) and Dentistry courses at specific universities.
- Passing the UKCAT & BMAT, Rosalie Hutton, Glen Hutton and Felicity Taylor, 8th (2013) edition, Sage Publications Ltd, is held in the PDC Reference Library. It contains advice, guidance and questions for revision and practice.
Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT)
GAMSAT assesses students participation into graduate-entry programmes.
- Register and find more information on the GAMSAT UK website. Remember to check the registration timeline as there is only a short registration period.
- GRADMED Administer preparatory courses for those taking GAMSAT. The site includes information on GAMSAT in the UK, practice test, useful links, FAQ and a student diary/blog.
UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT)
This is used in the selection process by a consortium of UK Medical and Dental schools.
- Registration for UKCAT generally opens in early May and closes in September with the last test date in October. You can find out more information on their website.
- UKCAT also provide some timed practice questions.
- Passing the UKCAT & BMAT, Rosalie Hutton, Glen Hutton and Felicity Taylor, 8th (2013) edition, Sage Publications Ltd, is held in the PDC Reference Library. It contains advice, guidance and questions for revision and practice.