When should I start preparing for the UCAT if my goal is Oxford medicine for 2028 entry?
10 Nov 2026 · Answered by Pushplata Gaddmwar · 1 min read
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Start preparing a few months before UCAT registration opens. For 2028 entry, dates will most likely fall in the same months as the 2027 cycle, with the test between May and September, but exact dates come later from Oxford and the UCAT Consortium.
You should start preparing a few months before UCAT registration opens, because you have to book the test yourself and finish it before the UCAS deadline. For 2028 entry, the pattern will most likely match the 2027 cycle.
Expected Pattern for 2028 Entry
| Step | Expected timing |
|---|---|
| UCAT test | Most likely between May and September |
| UCAS application deadline | Most likely mid-October |
| Exact dates | Shared later by Oxford and the UCAT Consortium |
How to Plan Your Timeline
- Oxford medicine deadlines come much earlier than most courses, since you apply in October of the year before you start.
- The UCAT is a separate test that you book on your own.
- Allow time to sit the test, get documents ready and send your UCAS application before the deadline.
My Advice
Work backwards from mid-October and set your preparation start date a few months before registration opens. Watch the official Oxford and UCAT pages for the confirmed 2028 dates, and do not rely on the 2027 dates being identical.
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