UCAT ANZ study guide
UCAT ANZ · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The University Clinical Aptitude Test for Australia and New Zealand (UCAT ANZ) is an admissions test run by the UCAT ANZ Consortium, a group of universities in Australia and New Zealand. Consortium universities use it to help select applicants for medical, dental and clinical science degree programmes, in collaboration with other admissions processes such as interviews and academic qualifications. It is designed to assess the range of abilities and professional behaviours universities consider important for new doctors and dentists to be successful in clinical careers. The test is computer-based and sat in Pearson test centres across Australia, New Zealand and worldwide, and around 15,000 candidates sit it each year. Topics on this exam: Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Reasoning, and Situational Judgement. The UCAT ANZ study guide has 4 sections and about 1,147 words.
01Verbal Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning measures how quickly you can locate, interpret and compare information in dense text. You are not tested on prior knowledge; every answer must be supported by the passage.
283 words, about 1 min02Decision Making
Decision Making assesses logical reasoning, interpretation of data and arguments, and problem-solving under time pressure. Question families include syllogisms, Venn-diagram reasoning, ordering and seating puzzles, conditional logic, probabilistic reasoning, and evaluation of arguments (main conclusion, assumption, strengthening or weakening evidence).
281 words, about 1 min03Quantitative Reasoning
Quantitative Reasoning measures numerical problem-solving in short, practical contexts. Topics include percentages and percentage change, ratios and proportions, rates and unit conversions, averages (including weighted means), currency, simple geometry, and interpretation of tables, charts and scales.
271 words, about 1 min04Situational Judgement
Situational Judgement assesses whether you would respond in ways consistent with the professional expectations of a healthcare student or practitioner. Scenarios test patient-centred care, safety, integrity, confidentiality, consent, capacity, teamwork, respect for diversity, and willingness to raise concerns.
312 words, about 2 min