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Looking for free UCAT ® resources before you commit to a course? This page is GradReady's hub for UCAT ® free resources and free UCAT ® prep — study plans, blogs, tutor advice, a free trial, and links to our subtest guides for the current four-subtest exam (900–2700 cognitive total plus Situational Judgement reported separately).
Start with the official UCAT ANZ practice materials (question banks and full-length practice tests), then use the GradReady UCAT ® preparation material below to structure your study and build subtest-specific skills.
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Would you like advice on planning your UCAT ® preparation or your medical or dental school application? Contact us and ask anything — all free of charge. Tutors and support staff are available throughout the year to help you choose resources, set a timeline, and understand how the four current subtests fit together.
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A good free UCAT ® prep plan balances all four subtests — Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Reasoning, and Situational Judgement — rather than over-focusing on one area. Our tutors contributed subtest-specific scheduling for 2-month and 3-month timelines so topics complement each other and build toward timed practice.
Download the study plan from the Documents tab when you sign up for the Free Study Guide. For how long to prepare overall, see our how to prepare for UCAT ® guide.
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Every week we publish UCAT ® blog posts from tutors, medical students, subject matter experts, and guest writers. Topics range from first-year medicine insights to subtest tactics and how tutors scored in the 99th percentile on UCAT ANZ. The blog is one of the easiest ways to add UCAT ® preparation material to your routine without cost.
View UCAT ® blogGradReady's free UCAT ® resources include a free trial course so you can sample structured practice before enrolling. The trial gives you a practical entry point to GradReady's UCAT ® question bank and course environment — useful once you have reviewed the UCAT ® format and know which subtests need the most work.
Start UCAT ® free trialThe UCAT ANZ Consortium publishes free official question banks, tutorials, and full-length practice tests that match the live four-subtest format. We recommend starting here for test-accurate timing and question styles, then layering GradReady's free UCAT ® prep tools and subtest guides on top.
UCAT ® ANZ official practice tests and question banks — free from the Consortium.
Each of the four current UCAT ® subtests has a dedicated guide with question types, timing, strategy, and practice tips. Abstract Reasoning is no longer examined — if older resources still list five scored sections, treat Abstract Reasoning as historical only.
Meaning, who needs UCAT ANZ, registration overview, and how the exam fits undergraduate applications.
Four subtests, question counts, subtest times, and scoring overview (900–2700 cognitive total).
Booking windows, concessions, and the 2026 testing period.
Scaled totals, percentiles, and what universities treat as competitive.
Overall preparation strategy across all four current subtests.
How universities use UCAT for undergraduate medicine entry.
UCAT requirements and score benchmarks for dentistry pathways.
Step-by-step starting point for Year 11/12 applicants.
Timeline, costs, and how parents can support preparation.