University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) Tutors
Established in 2007, Keystone Tutors is one of the UK’s leading private tutoring organisations. Here is a sample of the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) tutors that we represent. They are predominantly based in London and work online with families based outside of London or overseas. Below you will also find details of articles and FAQs relevant to the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT).
Jon
Jon is a former Head of Science with over 10 years' experience in teaching GCSE Science and A-level Physics. He joined Keystone in 2012 and has helped 180 Keystone families over this period, teaching more than 7,100 hours.
Mariam
Mariam is an experienced tutor with a flawless academic record. She is currently a fourth year medical student at Guy's King's and St Thomas', King's College. She tutors alongside her studies and is a passionate academic and educator.
Jonathan
Jonathan is a graduate-entry medical student with a plethora of academic qualifications under his belt. He is methodical and thorough in his teaching approach and most importantly enthusiastic!
Ainesh
Ainesh is a medical student at King's College London. He has tutored for several years alongside his studies. He is engaging and encouraging and aims to boost his students' confidence and grades.
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What is the UCAT?
The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is used by a wide range of UK, Australian, and New Zealand universities as part of their admissions process for Medicine and Dentistry courses.
The UCAT has sections on Quantitative Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making, and Situational Judgment, all of which are designed to assess the aptitude of a candidate to succeed in studying Medicine or Dentistry, rather than their academic capabilities.
The tests are taken in Pearson Vue centres, with no materials allowed to be brought into the test centres by the candidates.
Tests take place in the summer each year.
How can Keystone Tutors help you prepare for the UCAT?
The Tutors we represent can help students prepare for the UCAT, focusing on the practicing and improving the reasoning and decision making skills they will need for each of the individual sections, which they will not have covered specifically in their academic subjects. They can also help in improving your applicant’s awareness of the issues in medical and personal ethics that inform the Situational Judgement section of the test.
There are no past papers available for the UCAT, but the Tutors can help students make the most of the specimen questions and practice tests on the UCAT website, providing detailed feedback and support on areas marked for improvement.