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How Much does the UCAT 2023 Cost?
The UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) is an aptitude test used by many universities in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand for various healthcare-related courses, such as medicine, dentistry, and veterinary science. If you’re considering taking the UCAT 2023, it’s important to understand the costs involved. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at how much the UCAT costs for test-takers in the UK and outside the UK, specifically in Australia and New Zealand.
UCAT 2023 Cost in the UK
In the UK, the UCAT is administered by Pearson VUE, a testing and assessment company. The UCAT test fee for 2023 has been announced. The fee is £70 for students taking the test in the UK and £115 for students taking the test in other countries. The fee covers the cost of the test, as well as access to the official UCAT practice materials.
Late registration is available until the 11th of September, 2023, with the testing period running from the 1st of July, 2023, to the 5th of October, 2023. Additional fees for certain services, such as rescheduling or score reports, may apply.
UCAT 2023 Test Dates for the UK
The UCAT test dates for 2023 have been announced, and they are as follows:
- Account Registration Opens: 16th May 2023 until 22nd September 2023
- UCAT Test Booking Begins 20th June 2023 and until 21st September 2023
- UCAT Exam Dates: 10th July 2023 until 28th September 2023
- Results released: Late November 2023
| UCAT UK Registration Key Dates | Date/Deadline |
| Account Registration opens:Bursary and access arrangement applications(UCATSEN) open: | 16 May – 22 September |
| UCAT Test booking starts: | 20 June |
| UCAT Testing starts: | 10 July |
| Access arrangement (UCATSEN) deadline: | 19 September |
| UCAT Booking deadline: | 21 September |
| UCAT Testing ends: | 28 September |
| Bursary deadline: | 29 September |
| UCAS application deadline: | 16 October |
| Results delivered to universities: | Early November |
Note that the UCAT registration process opens in June. Still, it is advisable to register early to secure your preferred testing date and time.
UCAT 2023 ANZ Cost
For test-takers in Australia and New Zealand, the UCAT is administered by Pearson VUE on behalf of the UCAT ANZ Consortium. The UCAT ANZ test fee for the 2023 testing cycle is AUD 325 for standard UCAT registration and additional AUD 85 for late registration.
Late registration is available until the 5th of August 2023, with the testing period running from the 1st of July 2023 to the 5th of October 2023. Additional fees may apply for certain services, such as rescheduling or score reports.
It’s worth noting that some universities may cover the cost of the UCAT registration for their applicants, so it’s worth checking with your chosen universities before registering and paying for the test.
Additionally, the UCAT ANZ Consortium offers a fee waiver scheme for eligible applicants who demonstrate financial hardship. This scheme provides a waiver of the test fee and is available to a limited number of applicants who meet the eligibility criteria.
It’s important to register for the UCAT test as early as possible to avoid late registration fees and to consider the additional fees that may apply for services such as rescheduling or score reports.
UCAT ANZ 2023 Test Dates
| Concession Scheme opens, Access Arrangements open | 1 February 2023 |
| BOOKING OPENS | 1 March 2023 |
| Concession application deadline | 10 May 2023 |
| Access Arrangements application deadline | 17 May 2023 |
| BOOKING DEADLINE | 17 May 2023 |
| Late booking deadline | 31 May 2023 |
| FINAL late booking deadline | 5 June 2023 |
| Cancellation deadline | 10 June 2023 |
| Testing begins | 3 July 2023 |
| Last testing date | 11 August 2023 |
| Results delivered to universities | by early September 2023 |
In summary, the UCAT test fee varies depending on the location of the test-taker, with the cost being higher for those taking the UCAT ANZ in Australia and New Zealand compared to those taking the UCAT in the UK.
FAQs
Once you have cancelled your test before the deadline, a refund will be issued. However, please note that it may take up to one week for the refunded amount to appear in your bank account or be credited back to your credit card. This waiting period is determined by your bank or card issuer and Pearson VUE has no influence over it.
Absolutely. Even if you have already paid for your test, you can still apply for a bursary. Once your application has been approved, you will need to email Pearson VUE Customer Services with your bursary voucher code to arrange for a refund.
To obtain a refund, email Pearson VUE Customer Services with your bursary voucher code and all necessary details. It is important to complete all fields and quote your bursary voucher code to ensure that the refund is processed. Remember, you cannot obtain a refund from the UCAT Office.
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