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For NSW careers advisers & teachers

Free UCAT & Medicine Entry Sessions for NSW Schools

We visit schools to introduce students to the UCAT, explain how it fits into medicine and dentistry admissions, work through example questions, and answer students' questions about the application process.

Students also receive free access to a full UCAT mock exam and 50 UCAT practice questions through ucanUCAT.

Learn More About ucanUCAT

A typical session

  1. 1What the UCAT is and what it assesses
  2. 2Where the UCAT fits in medicine & dentistry entry
  3. 3Live walkthrough of UCAT-style questions
  4. 4Preparation timeline and common mistakes
  5. 5Open Q&A with a medical or dental student

30–45 minutes · Years 10–12 · Free

What students will learn

A clear, friendly introduction to the UCAT and the path into medicine and dentistry.

What the UCAT is

  • What the exam assesses
  • Who needs to sit it
  • When students sit it

Medicine & dentistry admissions

  • How the UCAT fits alongside ATAR, interviews and university applications

Live UCAT questions

  • Work through representative UCAT-style questions and strategies together

How to prepare

  • When to start
  • What effective preparation looks like
  • Common mistakes to avoid

Q&A with a medical or dental student

  • Ask questions about medicine, dentistry, university entry and the admissions process

Every Student Gets Free UCAT Practice

1

Free full UCAT mock exam

50

Free UCAT practice questions

Students can use these resources after the session to experience the UCAT themselves and continue practising at no cost.

No purchase or paid enrolment is required to access the free resources.

How the school session works

  1. Step 1

    Get in touch

    Tell us about your school and student cohort.

  2. Step 2

    Arrange a suitable time

    We coordinate a session with your careers adviser or teaching staff.

  3. Step 3

    We visit your school

    A ucanUCAT presenter delivers an engaging 30–45 minute session.

  4. Step 4

    Students continue for free

    Students receive access to the UCAT mock exam and 50 practice questions.

Sessions are primarily suitable for Years 10–12 students considering medicine or dentistry.

Who presents the sessions

Sessions are delivered by current medical and dental students who have been through the Australian university admissions process themselves.

Nish Thaman

Lead presenter · Senior CSU dental student

Experienced UCAT, science and medical/dental interview tutor with more than five years of experience teaching high school students. Nish brings firsthand experience of the admissions process and a knack for explaining UCAT concepts simply.

Meet the ucanUCAT Team

Who the session is for

  • Year 10 students exploring medicine or dentistry
  • Year 11 students planning ahead for the UCAT
  • Year 12 students preparing for upcoming applications
  • Careers programs
  • Students with an interest in health, science or medicine

Bringing UCAT Guidance to Students Across NSW

Specialist UCAT guidance should not depend on living in metropolitan Sydney.

ucanUCAT is working with schools across regional and rural NSW to give students early, practical exposure to the UCAT and medicine-entry process.

Enquire About a Free School Session

It only takes a minute. We'll reply by email to arrange a suitable time.

Frequently asked questions

Give Your Students an Early Start on the UCAT

A free, informative session for students considering medicine or dentistry — with no obligation to purchase anything.