When should I write the BMAT exam in UK?
You should not write the BMAT, since it has been permanently discontinued and no longer exists. If you are applying for medicine, dentistry or biomedical science in the UK, you now need the UCAT instead, ideally sat in July or August before the October UCAS deadline.
You cannot write the BMAT anymore, since the exam has been permanently discontinued and no longer exists as an admissions test. If you are targeting medicine, dentistry or biomedical science at a UK university, you now need to sit the UCAT instead, and getting your timing right on this one matters just as much as it did for the BMAT.
Your UCAT Timeline
| Stage | Timing |
|---|---|
| Registration opens | Typically in May each year |
| Testing window | Annually between July and September or October |
| Optimal test date | July or August, so results arrive before the mid October UCAS deadline |
Universities That Now Require UCAT Instead of BMAT
- Oxford
- Cambridge
- Imperial College London
- UCL (University College London)
My Advice
Register for the UCAT as soon as the window opens in May, and book your test slot for July or August rather than waiting until September, since an early result gives you room to strategically pick universities based on your actual score before the UCAS deadline closes.
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