Description: This article provides some insight into the main entrance exams you may come across in your University applications.
Students at A Level or college may consider higher education as the next step in their academic career.
When applying to universities, typically through UCAS, certain institutions require the completion of an entrance exam. This is part of the admissions process.
These entrance exams vary by subject and come under a variety of different names.
UCAT
The most well-known entrance exam is the UCAT, or University Clinical Aptitude Test. As the name might suggest, this exam is for students aspiring for a medical or dental degree programme.
The purpose of this exam is to test the student’s mental abilities, attitudes and professional behaviours. These are all needed for a successful medical career.
The UCAT is required by a consortium of universities to ensure that students can manage demanding programmes of study. It is also a chance to stand out from other applicants in a competitive field.
BMAT
In a similar vein to the UCAT, the BMAT, or the BioMedical Admissions Test, is for students aspiring for a degree in medical, dental, biomedical and veterinary programmes.
The BMAT is mainly split into three sections. Each section tests your ability to apply scientific and mathematical knowledge. As well as problem-solving, critical thinking and written communication skills that are essential to undergraduate study.
MAT
The MAT, or Mathematical Admissions Test, is a 2 and a half hour admissions test that is subject-specific to those wishing to study Maths, Computer Science, or a combination of both.
The MAT can be accsessed for all students, even those without a Further Maths A-Level.
For some universities, the MAT is not compulsory; however, a good result in this test can result in a reduced offer.
LNAT
The final university entrance exam discussed in this article is the LNAT, or Law National Aptitude Test.
Although the test is for those aspiring to pursue a degree in Law, it does not test your knowledge of the law or your levels of intelligence.
The exam is designed to test your verbal reasoning skills, as well as your ability to understand interpreted information. It is also designed to test your inductive and deductive abilities.
Overall, these university entrance exams are not designed to test your knowledge in a subject area. It will test your aptitude for succeeding in the most demanding of university courses.
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