UCAT ANZ Preparation Classes

The UCAT ANZ (University Clinical Aptitude Test for Australia and New Zealand) is developed for medical, dental and clinical science degree programmes admission in Australia and New Zealand. It is an aptitude test to compliment your academic results.

A few things to note:

The UCAT ANZ is very similar to the regular UCAT, except for the scoring of the Situational Judgement section.

• The test is only applicable to Australian citizens, permanent residents or New Zealand citizens
• International applicants applying to ANZ universities are not required to take the UCAT ANZ, instead, ISAT may be required
• The UCAT ANZ test has replaced the UMAT from 2019
• Test MUST be taken the same year that you apply to the university

For more details about test format, check our UCAT ANZ guide page.

The UCAT ANZ test period usually occurs from July 1 to August 5, although specific dates can change annually. You are strongly recommended to book a test date early in the testing window. Similar to the UCAT (UK), UCAT ANZ is a computer-based test delivered in Pearson VUE test centres throughout Australia, New Zealand and worldwide. Initially, you must set up an account with Pearson VUE to book your test and this has to be done by you – not by your school.

For an always-up-to-date UCAT ANZ test dates, bookmark our UCAT ANZ test dates page.

Deadline times for all the dates are 11:59pm AEST.

UPDATE: The UCAT ANZ has changed in 2025. The Abstract Reasoning subtest has been removed from the test.

Your UCAT ANZ is scored between 900 to 2700 (total score of 3 subtests such as Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making, and Quantitative Reasoning) with the Situational Judgement subtest score given separately.

• Verbal Reasoning: 300 – 900
• Decision Making: 300 – 900
• Quantitative Reasoning: 300 – 900
• Situational Judgement: 300 – 900

They are exactly the same. The UK Clinical Aptitude Test was renamed to UCAT due to an expanded consortium. There is absolutely no change in content. Students applying to UK medical or dentistry programs must take the UCAT. The UCAT ANZ simply refers to the Australia and New Zealand version of the UCAT and has the same content as the UK version. Therefore, students applying to universities in Australia and New Zealand will take the the UCAT ANZ test.

However, international students applying to Australia and New Zealand may not need to take the UCAT ANZ but they could be required to sit for the ISAT (International Students Admissions Test). It’s essential to verify the specific test requirements of each university’s medical program.

Both exams evaluate applicants in 4 core areas—Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Reasoning, and Situational Judgement. The UCAT ANZ uses the same 300 to 900 scale for all sections, including Situational Judgement, whereas the UCAT UK uses a band system for this part.

Recently, more than 20 of our students have scored over 3000, with hundreds achieving above 2800—remarkably competitive scores in the UCAT (with 2850 considered a strong benchmark). On average, students improve by 400 to 500 points, with earlier preparation increasing the likelihood of success without compromising academic performance or other commitments.

Prep Zone offers a comprehensive range of UCAT preparation courses designed to help you achieve your target score. Our expert tutors and innovative teaching methods will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to excel on the UCAT. Choose from our Comprehensive Group Course, Premium Individual Course, or Popular Hybrid Course to find the perfect learning style for you. Check out our Courses Overview for more details.