UCAT Foundations Program (UC200)

The UCAT Verbal Reasoning course is written specifically for candidates preparing for the UCAT. The 2-hour, on-demand recorded lecture teaches students specific approaches to each of the question archetypes seen in this section of the exam. 

Each style of question is addressed both theoretically and via representative UCAT practice questions. As well as techniques specific to the above style of questions, candidates are taught general strategies to approach their preparation and the exam.

The online module covers the following topics:

• “True/False/Can’t Tell” questions
• Incomplete statements
• “According to the passage” questions
• “Except” questions
• “Most likely” questions

The UCAT Decision Making course is written specifically for candidates preparing for the UCAT. The 2-hour, on-demand recorded lecture teaches students the principles of deductive reasoning. These principles are applied in the context of the item types seen in this section of the UCAT.

Each style of question is addressed both theoretically and via representative UCAT practice questions. Students are shown how to progress a problem from known information to construct conclusions not immediately evident in the stimuli. As well as techniques specific to the above style of questions, candidates are taught general strategies to approach their preparation and the exam.

The online module covers the following topics:

• Logical puzzles
• Syllogisms
• Information interpretation
• Recognising assumptions
• Venn diagrams
• Probabilistic reasoning

The UCAT Quantitative Reasoning course is written specifically for candidates preparing for the UCAT. The 2-hour, on-demand recorded lecture teaches students specific approaches to each of the question archetypes seen in this section of the exam. 

The online module covers the following topics:

• Percentages – for example, calculating the percentage change (increase/decrease) in cost prices/quantities or writing percentages as decimals/fractions.
• Proportionality – direct proportionality, and inverse proportionality.
• Rates – understanding rates and change in rate based on changes in parameters, especially flow and speed.
• Averages – estimating and finding averages (mean, median, mode) of several values via use of tables, charts, and diagrams.

The UCAT Abstract Reasoning course is written specifically for candidates preparing for the UCAT. The 2-hour, on-demand recorded lecture teaches students to accurately identify patterns amongst abstract shapes. These principles are applied in the context of the different types of questions seen in this section of the UCAT. 

The online module covers the following topics:

• Type 1, Related Shapes – candidates are presented with two sets of shapes labelled “Set A” and “Set B”. They are then given a test shape and asked to decide whether the test shape belongs to Set A, Set B, or neither.
• Type 2, Sequential Shapes – candidates are presented with a series of shapes. They are then asked to select the next shape in the series.
• Type 3, Shapes & Statements – candidates are presented with a statement involving a group of shapes. They are then asked to determine which shape completes the statement.
• Type 4, Shapes of Best Fit – candidates are presented with two sets of shapes labelled “Set A” and “Set B”. They are then asked to select which of the four response options belongs to Set A or Set B.

The UCAT Situational Judgement course is written specifically for candidates preparing for the UCAT. The 2-hour, on-demand recorded lecture provides candidates with an understanding of the values which underpin professional healthcare and represent the basis of assessment for this section. 

The online module covers the following topics:

• Integrity
• Perspective
• Resilience
• Adaptability
• Teamwork