UKCAT Timing Tips

It is important to learn how to manage your time, both in studying for the UKCAT as well as on the UKCAT itself.

• When budgeting your study time, consider how much time you will be able to sit and study in one sitting (with breaks) and how many times a week you will be able to do this. The recommended amount of study time is two hours every day, starting at least three weeks before the test. Make sure to take breaks and also consider studying different material each hour.
• When budgeting your test time, notice that you will need to answer more than one question per a minute, on average. Be sure to use a timer when you practise so that you can train yourself to manage your time while taking the test. This will help you determine the best way to prioritise as well as to avoid panicking.
• By learning to prioritise, you can quickly decide if you cannot answer a question and then move onto the following question. Be sure to mark any question you are not sure of so that you can return to it if you have enough time at the end of the section.
• By keeping calm, you will maintain a clear head and you can then complete each section with enough time to look over your answers.
• While budgeting your time on the UKCAT is important, your UKCAT technique is also crucial. You need to have a complete understanding of what is being asked of you. Before practising the UKCAT in timed mode, go over a mock test to gain a full understanding of what is actually being asked and what kinds of responses are expected. This will allow you to improve you UKCAT technique.
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