13th August 2026
5 Easy Ways to Start Preparing for Medical Interviews Now
So you've made it through the UCAT and now all you want to do is breathe a sigh of relief and forget about the whole medical entry process. But it's not over yet! Medical interviews are a very important and challenging aspect of the medical entry process. Medical interviews are worth up to 40–50% of the entry criteria for medicine, and at some universities, are the ...
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10th August 2026
3 Tips for Written Applications
Some universities require you to submit a written application when applying for medicine or dentistry. You will be required to submit a written application if you are applying to the University of New South Wales' medical course and James Cook University's dental course. Some special access pathways (for example, rural entry pathways) also require applicants to submit a written applica ...
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6th August 2026
How to Interpret Your UCAT Scores
If you have sat UCAT this year, congratulations! You have made it through one of the toughest and most gruelling tests of your life. This blog contains information on how to interpret your 2026 UCAT ANZ score report. How do I access my UCAT rcore report? After sitting UCAT, you will receive an email from Pearson VUE notifying you that your UCAT score report is available to view. ...
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1st August 2026
How Will Universities Use UCAT ANZ Scores?
With the UCAT testing period soon to be over and with students receiving their UCAT ANZ results, a common question is: how will universities use UCAT scores? Every university is different when it comes to entry into medicine and dentistry, and entry requirements can be complicated and confusing. Most undergraduate medical and dentistry courses across Australia and New Zealand require cand ...
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17th July 2026
I Didn't Get a Good Enough UCAT Score: What Should I Do?
The UCAT testing period is a big month for many students. It can feel really disappointing if, like me, you logged in to see your UCAT score report and were met with a non-competitive score. I understand that it can feel like the world is ending, and all hopes have been flushed down the toilet, but I am here to tell you otherwise! Note: For information on what is a 'good' UCAT sco ...
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8th July 2026
UCAT Results: Common Questions Answered
With the UCAT ANZ testing period underway, you may be asking questions such as: When and how will I get my UCAT results? How does scoring work in the UCAT? How will universities use my UCAT scores? This blog answers your questions about UCAT results. When and how will I get my UCAT results? You will receive an email from Pearson VUE within 24 hours (usually within an hour) of ...
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6th July 2026
UCAT ANZ 2026: A Student's Experience
I have just completed UCAT 2026! What a relief to have it done. There were no surprises and I felt well prepared thanks to MedEntry’s UCAT preparation. Here’s how the day went: Arrival and registration I sat UCAT in a morning session. My confirmation email from Pearson VUE said that I should arrive at least 30 minutes before my UCAT testing appointment, which I did. The ...
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2nd July 2026
How to Study for the UCAT When You’re Sick of Studying
Let's set the scene: your UCAT is fast approaching but you can't stand the thought of sitting at your desk one more minute for UCAT prep. I’ve been there. The secret to igniting your motivation to study is variety, and lots of it. As someone who is change averse and largely a homebody, I always rolled my eyes at this advice, thinking that I already knew the study techniques ...
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27th June 2026
Tips for UCAT Test Day and the Night Before
With UCAT test day fast approaching, it's important to be thoroughly prepared, not just academically, but also in terms of logistics and your mental and physical well-being. This blog provides essential tips for the day before, the night before, and the day of your UCAT test to help you stay calm, focused, and ready to excel. The day before UCAT Ensure that you have everything ...
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27th June 2026
Checklist: Are You UCAT Ready? 10 Essentials for UCAT Success
With the UCAT rapidly approaching, many students begin to frantically grind through UCAT questions, without pausing to consider their overall plan of attack for the UCAT. It is important that you take a few moments to reflect and check that you are indeed UCAT ready. This article outlines a checklist of 10 essential tasks to complete before your UCAT test day. 1. Check your ID Ac ...
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