These courses use the 2026 testing cycle for 2027 admission. Official course directory (accessed 24 September 2026).
Test format: Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Reasoning and Situational Judgement. There is no course-specific module choice. Official format (accessed 24 September 2026).
Shared calendar: book by 16 September 2026 at 15:00 UK time; sit between 13 July and 24 September 2026. The UCAS medicine/dentistry deadline is 15 October 2026 at 18:00 UK time. UCAT dates (accessed 24 September 2026); UCAS deadlines (accessed 24 September 2026).
FAQ topics are editorial adaptations of real score, preparation and entry-year questions in the UCAT research SEO-QUERIES.md, supported by its score autocomplete, practice autocomplete and entry-year autocomplete snapshots, accessed 23 September 2026.
BMBS Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (A100)
UCAT is required for the GCSE and A-level or accepted equivalent route. GAMSAT is an alternative entry route; degree holders and applicants without suitable or sufficiently recent A levels are directed to that route, except the specified Plymouth internal routes. UCAT is not required for the specified Stage One transfer from Plymouth BSc Biomedical Science or Medical Sciences, subject to its academic and interview requirements. Neither UCAT nor GAMSAT is required for the Plymouth School of Biomedical Sciences graduate route, available within two years after graduation with an achieved or predicted First Class degree and interview. Course guidance (accessed 24 September 2026); 2027 directory (accessed 24 September 2026).
Score use, for the UCAT route: UCAT is considered alongside academic results for interview selection; the panel may consider all UCAT components. University guidance (accessed 24 September 2026).
Preparation, editorial advice: Review missed cognitive questions by cause: missed evidence, faulty inference, calculation or time pressure. Repeat that skill before another mock. Use official tutorials and practice resources (accessed 24 September 2026).
FAQs
What score should I aim for on this course?
UCAT is considered alongside academic results for interview selection; the panel may consider all UCAT components. University guidance (accessed 24 September 2026).
Which year should I take UCAT?
Use UCAT 2026 for 2027 entry. Official cycle guidance (accessed 24 September 2026). Check the GAMSAT and internal routes above before booking; the shared dates apply only if you need UCAT.
How should I use practice tests?
Editorial advice: learn the interface first, then complete a timed set and review every error before another mock. Use official preparation resources (accessed 24 September 2026).
BMBS Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery with Foundation (Year 0) (A102)
UCAT is required for this course. Course guidance (accessed 24 September 2026); 2027 directory (accessed 24 September 2026).
Score use: UCAT is considered alongside academic results for interview selection; the panel may consider all UCAT components. University guidance (accessed 24 September 2026).
Preparation, editorial advice: Review missed cognitive questions by cause: missed evidence, faulty inference, calculation or time pressure. Repeat that skill before another mock. Use official tutorials and practice resources (accessed 24 September 2026).
FAQs
What score should I aim for on this course?
UCAT is considered alongside academic results for interview selection; the panel may consider all UCAT components. University guidance (accessed 24 September 2026).
Which year should I take UCAT?
Use UCAT 2026 for 2027 entry. Official cycle guidance (accessed 24 September 2026). The booking and sitting deadlines are in the shared calendar above.
How should I use practice tests?
Editorial advice: learn the interface first, then complete a timed set and review every error before another mock. Use official preparation resources (accessed 24 September 2026).
BDS Dental Surgery (A206)
UCAT is required for the GCSE and A-level or accepted equivalent route. GAMSAT is an alternative entry route; degree holders and applicants without suitable or sufficiently recent A levels are directed to that route, except the specified Plymouth internal routes. The course also lists separate Plymouth Stage One and School of Biomedical Sciences graduate entry routes. Their academic and interview conditions differ from the external GCSE/A-level/UCAT route; confirm eligibility against the internal-transfer section before choosing a test. Course guidance (accessed 24 September 2026); 2027 directory (accessed 24 September 2026).
Score use, for the UCAT route: UCAT is considered alongside academic results for interview selection; the panel may consider all UCAT components. University guidance (accessed 24 September 2026).
Preparation, editorial advice: Review missed cognitive questions by cause: missed evidence, faulty inference, calculation or time pressure. Repeat that skill before another mock. Use official tutorials and practice resources (accessed 24 September 2026).
FAQs
What score should I aim for on this course?
UCAT is considered alongside academic results for interview selection; the panel may consider all UCAT components. University guidance (accessed 24 September 2026).
Which year should I take UCAT?
Use UCAT 2026 for 2027 entry. Official cycle guidance (accessed 24 September 2026). Check the GAMSAT and internal routes above before booking; the shared dates apply only if you need UCAT.
How should I use practice tests?
Editorial advice: learn the interface first, then complete a timed set and review every error before another mock. Use official preparation resources (accessed 24 September 2026).