Boost your medical application with one-on-one UCAT tutoring

Tutoring is priced as a lesson package, based on weekly lesson count and total duration. No crowded classroom, no idle hours: every lesson you pay for is one-on-one. You receive a clear quote and plan in the free initial consultation — no surprise costs and nothing added later.

No. The UCAT does not test academic syllabus knowledge; it assesses reasoning, decision-making and doing numerical work accurately under time pressure. Preparation focuses on recognising question types and building strategies that balance speed with accuracy.

Situational Judgement assesses appropriate behaviour in professional situations rather than purely right-or-wrong answers, so it is reported separately from the cognitive sections in bands. Universities use this band independently of the cognitive score, according to their own approach when reviewing applications.

Each medical school uses the UCAT differently; some set a high threshold, others weigh the score alongside the rest of the application. There is therefore no single "good enough" score. In the assessment and consultation we set a realistic target range suited to your chosen universities together.

Yes, Abstract Reasoning was removed from 2025. The UCAT now has four sections: Verbal Reasoning (44 questions, 22 min), Decision Making (35 questions, 37 min), Quantitative Reasoning (36 questions, 26 min) and Situational Judgement (69 questions, 26 min). The total is just under two hours.

The three cognitive sections are scored 300–900 each and added: 900–2700. The SJT is reported as a separate band (1–4). The yearly mean usually lands around 1900–1950; for competitive schools 2100+ with SJT Band 1–2 is the safe zone. Cut-offs change every year and by school.

The test runs in a single window each year, July to September, and can be sat once per year. It is taken at Pearson VUE test centres, including Istanbul and Ankara. Registration opens in June; popular dates fill fast, so book early.

Eight weeks at 8–10 hours a week is enough for most students; twelve weeks is more comfortable during term. As the window opens in July, early May is a good start. In 1-on-1 lessons the first week is a diagnostic mock and the plan is built on the error distribution by section.

Some medical schools reject Band 4 candidates outright; others give Band 1–2 extra credit at interview. The SJT is prepared by learning principles, not memorising: patient safety, honesty, teamwork and the GMC Good Medical Practice values. In lessons we work through scenario discussions.

Yes. Coaching can be taken alongside your tutoring or on its own. Your coach tracks your study routine and progress, updates the plan based on practice-test results and aligns your university application timeline with your lessons. We agree the scope, frequency and price together in the initial consultation.

All lessons are online and one-on-one. Your tutor works live with you on screen, combining teaching, practice and exam strategy in a single flow. Lessons can be recorded so you can review them any time.

In the initial consultation we assess your current level, discuss your target and exam date, and outline your personal programme and its price. The consultation is free; you decide afterwards whether to start.

Lesson days and times are arranged entirely around your schedule. Weekly lesson count is planned together in the consultation based on your target, level and time until the exam.

Our tutors are experienced specialists who know the exam format and scoring logic. After your assessment you are matched with the tutor that best fits your needs.

We hold the first call with the parent, the student or both; the plan, lesson frequency and pricing are confirmed with the parent. Once lessons start you receive regular progress summaries and practice-test results, and you can speak to the tutor or coach at any time.