UCAT 2022 Interim Scores
The UCAT 2022 interim scores have been released. This report gives us details of the score distribution for the 36,374 candidates who took the exam before 29 September 2022.
How should I interpret interim UCAT scores?
The UCAT consortium are expecting another 20,000 candidates to take the exam before testing ends. You should use the scores as a rough guide to give you an idea of how well you’ve performed in comparison to other applicants. However, please exercise caution and expect the averages to change before the end of testing. In previous years the interim UCAT scores have tended to be higher than the corresponding final scores. Read our UCAT guide for more information.
UCAT Interim Scores 2022
You will often see UCAT scores reported in deciles. Medical school exam results are also often reported in this way so it’s a good idea to get your head around how it works now! The first decile represents the lowest scoring 10% of candidates, while the second decile represents the next 10% and so on. This means that if you’ve scored the first decile score, you’ve scored higher than 10% of other candidates. Conversely scoring at the ninth decile means that you’ve scored better than 90% of candidates – well done!
| Decile Rank | Overall Score |
| 1st | 2120 |
| 2nd | 2250 |
| 3rd | 2340 |
| 4th | 2420 |
| 5th | 2500 |
| 6th | 2570 |
| 7th | 2660 |
| 8th | 2750 |
| 9th | 2880 |
Interim Section Averages 2022
| Section | Average Score |
| Verbal Reasoning | 567 |
| Decision Making | 616 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 658 |
| Abstract Reasoning | 659 |
Situational Judgement Interim Scores
| Score | Percentage |
| Band 1 | 20% |
| Band 2 | 36% |
| Band 3 | 31% |
| Band 4 | 14% |
What does this all mean?
There’s a lot of data here to interpret so let’s go through the main takeaway points:
- Lots of people are sitting the UCAT. Compared to this point last year, there has been a slight drop in candidates taking the UCAT (37,230 in 2021). However, the competition remains strong and candidates should prepare thoroughly in order to achieve a high score.
- Less Band 1 SJTs so far. Last year 16% of candidates scored a Band 1 SJT in the interim report, whereas the figure this year is 20%. This may mean that while a Band 1 will still set you apart from the competition, more students are receiving higher scores. If you have a Band 1 make sure to check out which universities place more emphasis on the SJT!
- Scores are roughly in-line with 2021. This means we might expect final scores to sit at roughly the same marks too. Expect final scores to drop slightly from interim scores.
Related: What Is UCAT?
Frequently Asked Question
→What is a good UCAT score?
A high UCAT score is generally considered to be anything above 680. A score of over 680 will allow you to make a competitive application to virtually any medical school. However, bear in mind that each medical school has different requirements and the majority of successful applicants score lower than this.
→What was the average UCAT score in 2022?
The total mean score was 2500. In order to score in the top 20% of candidates you needed to score 2750 or more.
→What UCAT score do I need for medicine?
Ultimately, there is definitive UCAT score that you need to study medicine. Some medical schools will place a lot of emphasis on your UCAT score, whereas others will only use it as a small part of your application. This means that research is key so you can apply strategically once you know your score to maximise your chances.
→What is a bad UCAT score?
A low UCAT score is generally considered to be anything below 610. A score of under 610 will restrict your application to medical schools significantly. A low UCAT score doesn’t mean you have no chance at an offer, it just means some options have been ruled out.
→What is the difference between UCAT 2022 interim scores and final scores?
UCAT 2022 interim scores are provisional and are released during the test cycle, while final scores are released after the test cycle has ended. Final scores are the only scores that are considered by medical schools when making admission decisions.
→Are UCAT 2022 interim scores important?
Yes, UCAT 2022 interim scores are important as they give candidates an idea of how they performed on the test. This can be helpful in determining areas that need improvement before taking the final UCAT test.
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