Description
ABOUT THIS COURSE
The university clinical aptitude test (UCAT) is a computer-based assessment that is required by the majority of UK medical schools . The UCAT score, along with good A level grades, helps universities select suitable medical students. Many teachers are expected to prepare students for the UCAT even though they may have no experience of the test. This new course provides an overview of the UCAT, details on each of the five sections together with hints and strategies to help students tackle the different questions and problems.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
- Gain an overview of the different routes into medicine
- Understand the different medical courses available to students
- Be able to guide students on choosing the best options available if they fail to secure a place at medical school
- Understand the principles of the UCAT and why it was established
PROGRAMME
UCAT – Introduction
10.00am
- Develop a timeline for medical school applications & learn about the UCAT test dates, cost and practicalities
- Prepare students for the practical problems encountered at test centres
- Understand the five different UCAT sections & the importance of training students for the test
Break
10.40pm
Verbal Reasoning
11.00am
- Develop tips for tackling the verbal reasoning section
- Identify the key words/terms that students need to understand
- Discuss the worked examples to understand the logic behind these
Quantitative Reasoning
11.45am
- Understand the skills required for quantitative reasoning
- Develop ways to tackle the different questions
- Try out the different exemplar material
Lunch
12.30pm
Abstract Reasoning
1.30pm
- Understand what the abstract reasoning involves
- Develop strategies to identify patterns and sequences
- Discuss the worked examples and how the skills learned can help tackle different exercises
Decision Making
2.15pm
- Explore how this section overlaps with the verbal, quantitative and abstract reasoning sections
- Gain tips to tackle the different types of question
- Discuss the worked examples to understand how the answers are derived
Break
3.00pm
Situational Judgement
3.15pm
- Analyse what this section is actually testing
- Learn how to tackle the variety of questions
- Discuss the reasoning behind the different answer options
- Try out some of the exemplar questions
Useful Resources
3.45pm
- Show your students how to find free resources on-line and useful reading material
- Discuss the time-line for revision of the UCAT to fit in with A level exams.
Depart
4.00pm