UCAT access arrangements

Extra time, rest breaks or a separate room must be approved before you book. The standard allowance is 25% extra time; more needs evidence. Practise on your own timings from day one.

By Shrey, Cambridge studentUpdated

Your timings

138 min 45 s

SubtestTimePer question
VR27 min 30 s38 s
DM46 min 15 s79 s
QR32 min 30 s54 s
SJT32 min 30 s28 s

What you can ask for

  • Extra time: 25% as standard, 33% or 50% when your evidence explains why.
  • Rest breaks that pause the clock: 10 minutes per hour of testing.
  • A separate room, medical items at your desk, coloured overlays or ear defenders.
  • Online testing, in exceptional circumstances.

The evidence

Still in education: a signed letter from your school or college confirming the condition and the arrangements you get. Left education: a diagnostic report or a letter from your doctor. Most applications are decided within five working days.

Test-day documents: UCAT ID requirements

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