Can you take the UCAT online?

Who can take the OnVUE UCAT

Pearson can’t deliver online tests to addresses in some countries, including China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia and Belarus, or to Quebec.

• You live, work or study in a country with no test centre.
• Your nearest test centre is a long way away or a long journey.
• Travel to a centre is difficult because of a pandemic, war, civil unrest or a natural disaster.
• You have a medical reason, which goes through the Access Arrangements process.

How to apply

Apply in your UCAT account at least 10 working days before you plan to book. Include your nearest test centre and how far it is, plus evidence such as proof of address. In 2026, applications opened on 23 June and closed on 10 September, and OnVUE testing ran from 13 July to 20 September. Decisions usually take about 5 working days.

What testing at home involves

• A proctor watches you through your webcam and microphone for the whole test.
• You need a computer that passes Pearson’s System Test, a stable connection and a private, quiet room. UCAT recommends your own computer, not a school one, on a wired connection.
• Under-18s need a parent or guardian with ID present at the start.
• Leaving the webcam view, speaking aloud or having a phone nearby can get you a warning or end your test. If your setup or ID fails the rules, you don’t get a refund.

Free online practice for everyone

The official UCAT and UCAT ANZ websites both have free question banks and practice tests that run in your browser, on a desktop or laptop. They use the same software as the real test, including the onscreen calculator.