King's College London: UCAT for 2027 entry

Sources checked 24 September 2026

Courses and what to sit

Medicine MBBS

A100
UCAT required
What to sit
All four subtests
Apply by
15 October 2026, 18:00 UK time
How the score is used
The university gives no fixed threshold. SJT is not considered in shortlisting.

Extended Medical Degree Programme MBBS

A101
UCAT required
What to sit
All four subtests
Apply by
15 October 2026, 18:00 UK time
How the score is used
The university gives no fixed threshold. SJT is not considered in shortlisting.

Graduate Entry Medicine Programme MBBS

A102
UCAT required
What to sit
All four subtests
Apply by
15 October 2026, 18:00 UK time
How the score is used
The university gives no fixed threshold. SJT is not considered in shortlisting.

Graduate Entry Medicine Programme (University of Portsmouth branch campus) MBBS

A103
UCAT required
What to sit
All four subtests
Apply by
15 October 2026, 18:00 UK time
How the score is used
The university gives no fixed threshold. SJT is not considered in shortlisting.

Healthcare Entry Medicine MBBS

A105
UCAT required
What to sit
All four subtests
Apply by
15 October 2026, 18:00 UK time
How the score is used
The university gives no fixed threshold. SJT is not considered in shortlisting.

Dentistry Graduate/Professional Entry Programme BDS

A202
UCAT required
What to sit
All four subtests
Apply by
15 October 2026, 18:00 UK time
How the score is used
The university gives no fixed threshold. SJT is considered in shortlisting.

Dentistry BDS

A205
UCAT required
What to sit
All four subtests
Apply by
15 October 2026, 18:00 UK time
How the score is used
The university gives no fixed threshold. SJT is considered in shortlisting.

Enhanced Support Dentistry Programme BDS

A206
UCAT required
What to sit
All four subtests
Apply by
15 October 2026, 18:00 UK time
How the score is used
The university gives no fixed threshold. SJT is considered in shortlisting.

Key dates

  1. 13 July to 24 September 2026Passed

    Sit the UCAT: UCAT 2026 for 2027 entry

    Applicants taking UCAT in the UK testing cycle.

  2. 16 September 2026, 15:00 UK timePassed

    Booking closes: UCAT, UCAT 2026 for 2027 entry

    Applicants taking UCAT in the UK testing cycle.

  3. 15 October 2026, 18:00 UK timeIn 18 days

    Apply through UCAS

    UCAS applications for 2027 entry.

Date sources: UCAS, checked 24 September 2026; UCAT Consortium, checked 24 September 2026

Published score guidance

No published score guidance was found for these courses. There is no official target, so this page does not give one.

The relevant UK test is UCAT 2026. It covers Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Reasoning and Situational Judgement, with no choice of modules. UCAT course directory (accessed 2026-09-24); official format (research accessed 2026-09-23).

FAQ provenance: questions are adapted from observed searches retained in the UCAT research dossier: entry-year dates, scores for medicine, and practice tests (research accessed 2026-09-23). These are adapted questions, not verbatim university FAQs.

Medicine MBBS (A100)

Official course details (accessed 2026-09-24). UCAT is required for this course for 2027 entry. Requirement source (accessed 2026-09-24).

The university gives no fixed threshold. SJT is not considered in shortlisting. How this course uses UCAT (accessed 2026-09-24).

Deadlines: book UCAT by 16 September 2026 at 15:00 UK time; sit between 13 July and 24 September 2026. Official test dates (accessed 2026-09-24). The UCAS deadline is 15 October 2026 at 18:00 UK time. UCAS calendar (accessed 2026-09-24).

Preparation advice (editorial): Practise SJT by explaining why a response protects patients, respects confidentiality or escalates a concern appropriately. Then review the official rationale, including why a nearby response is less suitable. Track reading mistakes separately from timing mistakes. Use the official practice tests (research accessed 2026-09-23) to rehearse the interface.

FAQs

Which UCAT year do I need for 2027 entry?

UCAT 2026, subject to the applicant exceptions above. Official cycle (accessed 2026-09-24).

What UCAT score do I need for this course?

Use the course-specific selection policy above. Keep minimum eligibility separate from any historical interview threshold. Official selection guidance (accessed 2026-09-24).

Where should I start practising?

Editorial advice: start with an untimed official tutorial, record why each wrong answer was tempting, then retest that reasoning skill under section timing. Official preparation resources (research accessed 2026-09-23).

Extended Medical Degree Programme MBBS (A101)

Official course details (accessed 2026-09-24). UCAT is required for this course for 2027 entry. Requirement source (accessed 2026-09-24).

The university gives no fixed threshold. SJT is not considered in shortlisting. How this course uses UCAT (accessed 2026-09-24).

Deadlines: book UCAT by 16 September 2026 at 15:00 UK time; sit between 13 July and 24 September 2026. Official test dates (accessed 2026-09-24). The UCAS deadline is 15 October 2026 at 18:00 UK time. UCAS calendar (accessed 2026-09-24).

Preparation advice (editorial): Practise SJT by explaining why a response protects patients, respects confidentiality or escalates a concern appropriately. Then review the official rationale, including why a nearby response is less suitable. Track reading mistakes separately from timing mistakes. Use the official practice tests (research accessed 2026-09-23) to rehearse the interface.

FAQs

Which UCAT year do I need for 2027 entry?

UCAT 2026, subject to the applicant exceptions above. Official cycle (accessed 2026-09-24).

What UCAT score do I need for this course?

Use the course-specific selection policy above. Keep minimum eligibility separate from any historical interview threshold. Official selection guidance (accessed 2026-09-24).

Where should I start practising?

Editorial advice: start with an untimed official tutorial, record why each wrong answer was tempting, then retest that reasoning skill under section timing. Official preparation resources (research accessed 2026-09-23).

Graduate Entry Medicine Programme MBBS (A102)

Official course details (accessed 2026-09-24). UCAT is required for this course for 2027 entry. Requirement source (accessed 2026-09-24).

The university gives no fixed threshold. SJT is not considered in shortlisting. How this course uses UCAT (accessed 2026-09-24).

Deadlines: book UCAT by 16 September 2026 at 15:00 UK time; sit between 13 July and 24 September 2026. Official test dates (accessed 2026-09-24). The UCAS deadline is 15 October 2026 at 18:00 UK time. UCAS calendar (accessed 2026-09-24).

Preparation advice (editorial): Practise SJT by explaining why a response protects patients, respects confidentiality or escalates a concern appropriately. Then review the official rationale, including why a nearby response is less suitable. Track reading mistakes separately from timing mistakes. Use the official practice tests (research accessed 2026-09-23) to rehearse the interface.

FAQs

Which UCAT year do I need for 2027 entry?

UCAT 2026, subject to the applicant exceptions above. Official cycle (accessed 2026-09-24).

What UCAT score do I need for this course?

Use the course-specific selection policy above. Keep minimum eligibility separate from any historical interview threshold. Official selection guidance (accessed 2026-09-24).

Where should I start practising?

Editorial advice: start with an untimed official tutorial, record why each wrong answer was tempting, then retest that reasoning skill under section timing. Official preparation resources (research accessed 2026-09-23).

Graduate Entry Medicine Programme (University of Portsmouth branch campus) MBBS (A103)

Official course details (accessed 2026-09-24). UCAT is required for this course for 2027 entry. Requirement source (accessed 2026-09-24).

The university gives no fixed threshold. SJT is not considered in shortlisting. How this course uses UCAT (accessed 2026-09-24).

Deadlines: book UCAT by 16 September 2026 at 15:00 UK time; sit between 13 July and 24 September 2026. Official test dates (accessed 2026-09-24). The UCAS deadline is 15 October 2026 at 18:00 UK time. UCAS calendar (accessed 2026-09-24).

Preparation advice (editorial): Practise SJT by explaining why a response protects patients, respects confidentiality or escalates a concern appropriately. Then review the official rationale, including why a nearby response is less suitable. Track reading mistakes separately from timing mistakes. Use the official practice tests (research accessed 2026-09-23) to rehearse the interface.

FAQs

Which UCAT year do I need for 2027 entry?

UCAT 2026, subject to the applicant exceptions above. Official cycle (accessed 2026-09-24).

What UCAT score do I need for this course?

Use the course-specific selection policy above. Keep minimum eligibility separate from any historical interview threshold. Official selection guidance (accessed 2026-09-24).

Where should I start practising?

Editorial advice: start with an untimed official tutorial, record why each wrong answer was tempting, then retest that reasoning skill under section timing. Official preparation resources (research accessed 2026-09-23).

Healthcare Entry Medicine MBBS (A105)

Official course details (accessed 2026-09-24). UCAT is required for this course for 2027 entry. Requirement source (accessed 2026-09-24).

The university gives no fixed threshold. SJT is not considered in shortlisting. How this course uses UCAT (accessed 2026-09-24).

Deadlines: book UCAT by 16 September 2026 at 15:00 UK time; sit between 13 July and 24 September 2026. Official test dates (accessed 2026-09-24). The UCAS deadline is 15 October 2026 at 18:00 UK time. UCAS calendar (accessed 2026-09-24).

Preparation advice (editorial): Practise SJT by explaining why a response protects patients, respects confidentiality or escalates a concern appropriately. Then review the official rationale, including why a nearby response is less suitable. Track reading mistakes separately from timing mistakes. Use the official practice tests (research accessed 2026-09-23) to rehearse the interface.

FAQs

Which UCAT year do I need for 2027 entry?

UCAT 2026, subject to the applicant exceptions above. Official cycle (accessed 2026-09-24).

What UCAT score do I need for this course?

Use the course-specific selection policy above. Keep minimum eligibility separate from any historical interview threshold. Official selection guidance (accessed 2026-09-24).

Where should I start practising?

Editorial advice: start with an untimed official tutorial, record why each wrong answer was tempting, then retest that reasoning skill under section timing. Official preparation resources (research accessed 2026-09-23).

Dentistry Graduate/Professional Entry Programme BDS (A202)

Official course details (accessed 2026-09-24). UCAT is required for this course for 2027 entry. Requirement source (accessed 2026-09-24).

The university gives no fixed threshold. SJT is considered in shortlisting. How this course uses UCAT (accessed 2026-09-24).

Deadlines: book UCAT by 16 September 2026 at 15:00 UK time; sit between 13 July and 24 September 2026. Official test dates (accessed 2026-09-24). The UCAS deadline is 15 October 2026 at 18:00 UK time. UCAS calendar (accessed 2026-09-24).

Preparation advice (editorial): Practise SJT by explaining why a response protects patients, respects confidentiality or escalates a concern appropriately. Then review the official rationale, including why a nearby response is less suitable. Track reading mistakes separately from timing mistakes. Use the official practice tests (research accessed 2026-09-23) to rehearse the interface.

FAQs

Which UCAT year do I need for 2027 entry?

UCAT 2026, subject to the applicant exceptions above. Official cycle (accessed 2026-09-24).

What UCAT score do I need for this course?

Use the course-specific selection policy above. Keep minimum eligibility separate from any historical interview threshold. Official selection guidance (accessed 2026-09-24).

Where should I start practising?

Editorial advice: start with an untimed official tutorial, record why each wrong answer was tempting, then retest that reasoning skill under section timing. Official preparation resources (research accessed 2026-09-23).

Dentistry BDS (A205)

Official course details (accessed 2026-09-24). UCAT is required for this course for 2027 entry. Requirement source (accessed 2026-09-24).

The university gives no fixed threshold. SJT is considered in shortlisting. How this course uses UCAT (accessed 2026-09-24).

Deadlines: book UCAT by 16 September 2026 at 15:00 UK time; sit between 13 July and 24 September 2026. Official test dates (accessed 2026-09-24). The UCAS deadline is 15 October 2026 at 18:00 UK time. UCAS calendar (accessed 2026-09-24).

Preparation advice (editorial): Practise SJT by explaining why a response protects patients, respects confidentiality or escalates a concern appropriately. Then review the official rationale, including why a nearby response is less suitable. Track reading mistakes separately from timing mistakes. Use the official practice tests (research accessed 2026-09-23) to rehearse the interface.

FAQs

Which UCAT year do I need for 2027 entry?

UCAT 2026, subject to the applicant exceptions above. Official cycle (accessed 2026-09-24).

What UCAT score do I need for this course?

Use the course-specific selection policy above. Keep minimum eligibility separate from any historical interview threshold. Official selection guidance (accessed 2026-09-24).

Where should I start practising?

Editorial advice: start with an untimed official tutorial, record why each wrong answer was tempting, then retest that reasoning skill under section timing. Official preparation resources (research accessed 2026-09-23).

Enhanced Support Dentistry Programme BDS (A206)

Official course details (accessed 2026-09-24). UCAT is required for this course for 2027 entry. Requirement source (accessed 2026-09-24).

The university gives no fixed threshold. SJT is considered in shortlisting. How this course uses UCAT (accessed 2026-09-24).

Deadlines: book UCAT by 16 September 2026 at 15:00 UK time; sit between 13 July and 24 September 2026. Official test dates (accessed 2026-09-24). The UCAS deadline is 15 October 2026 at 18:00 UK time. UCAS calendar (accessed 2026-09-24).

Preparation advice (editorial): Practise SJT by explaining why a response protects patients, respects confidentiality or escalates a concern appropriately. Then review the official rationale, including why a nearby response is less suitable. Track reading mistakes separately from timing mistakes. Use the official practice tests (research accessed 2026-09-23) to rehearse the interface.

FAQs

Which UCAT year do I need for 2027 entry?

UCAT 2026, subject to the applicant exceptions above. Official cycle (accessed 2026-09-24).

What UCAT score do I need for this course?

Use the course-specific selection policy above. Keep minimum eligibility separate from any historical interview threshold. Official selection guidance (accessed 2026-09-24).

Where should I start practising?

Editorial advice: start with an untimed official tutorial, record why each wrong answer was tempting, then retest that reasoning skill under section timing. Official preparation resources (research accessed 2026-09-23).

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