The UCAT is a requirement of the admission process for Medicine. The score you receive is only valid in the year that you apply, that means for that application cycle only.
Domestic applicants must have a UCAT result obtained in the year of application and have achieved a score in all five of the UCAT sections at a threshold level determined annually by the Medical Admissions Committee.
The UCAT is required for all domestic Health Science First Year (HSFY) students and Graduate Category applicants considering applying for Medicine. A UCAT score is not required for applications to Medicine through the Alternative category. The UCAT is not required for any international students.
UCAT is administered by Pearson, not by the University of Otago. Students can enrol at the UCAT website
Students need to contact UCAT directly if they are having issues with applying or if they will require any disability support during the exam - UCAT needs to be contacted in advance to ensure correct support is available.
Further information
Medicine: Entry Requirements
UCAT ANZ Frequently Asked Questions
University Clinical Aptitude Test for Australia and New Zealand (UCAT ANZ)
UCAT is required for all domestic HSFY students and Graduate Category students considering applying for Medicine. UCAT is not required for any international students. A UCAT score is not required for applications to Medicine through the Alternative category.
UCAT results are only valid in the year of application.
Students need to contact UCAT directly if they are having issues with applying, etc. or if they will require any disability support during the exam - UCAT needs to be contacted in advance to ensure correct support is available.
The tests are administered by a third party. We only use results directly obtained from UCAT and cannot make any adjustments to the test results.
If an applicant wants to appeal they should email: health-sciences@otago.ac.nz