Master the
UCAT-ANZ
Stop guessing what the test rewards. Learn the exact strategies from top scorers — then calibrate them to whether you’re targeting Auckland (weighted 15%) or Otago (threshold gate), and lock them in with a revision plan built around your life.
2
NZ Med Schools
1×
July Sitting
15%
Auckland Weight
The exam
What you’re up against
Roughly two hours, four timed subtests, one July sitting. Here’s the blueprint — bars scaled to the minutes you get in each subtest. The three cognitive subtests are reported as an aggregate total out of 2,700; the SJT is banded separately (Band 1 best).
~2 hrs
Total test time
4
Subtests
/2,700
Cognitive total + SJT band
Exact question counts and per-subtest timings are periodically adjusted — confirm the current cycle’s structure at ucat.edu.au before you book.
The crucial difference
How New Zealand schools use it
The same UCAT-ANZ score does very different work at each school — so your preparation should follow your target, not a generic plan.
University of Auckland (MBChB)
Weighted · 15%
For 2027 entry UCAT-ANZ is a weighted 15% component of the final selection ranking, alongside GPA (60%) and the online MMI (25%). Competitive applicants typically sit around the 80th–90th percentile — the score is genuinely worth maximising.
Replaced by CASPer from 2028 entry (weighting not yet published).
University of Otago (MBChB via HSFY)
Threshold gate
For 2026 entry UCAT-ANZ is pass/fail only: Verbal Reasoning at or above the 20th percentile AND SJT above the 10th percentile. Clear both and the score adds nothing further — selection runs on your Health Sciences First Year academic rank.
Otago BDS (dentistry) removed UCAT-ANZ from the 2025 intake — not required for BDS.
Subtest guides
Master each subtest
In-depth strategy for all four UCAT-ANZ subtests — worked examples, timing drills and technique. The deeper NZ guide covers how each one matters for Auckland and Otago.
Verbal Reasoning
Read fast, decide on evidence. The subtest Otago gates on — never neglect it.
Read the guideDecision Making
Logic puzzles, syllogisms, probability and Venn diagrams — under real time pressure.
Read the guideQuantitative Reasoning
On-screen calculator speed: percentages, ratios, rates and data interpretation.
Read the guideSituational Judgement
Professionalism and ethics, banded 1–4. Gated by Otago, weighted by Auckland.
Read the guideIntro to the UCAT — on video
A free primer from a top-1% scorer: how the test really works, where marks are won and lost, and how to start prepping the smart way. Drop your email to watch.
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UCAT Precision Planner
A revision plan that’s genuinely personalised to you. It tracks your scores, mocks and progress, then builds a realistic day-by-day plan around your experience, the time you can actually give it, and even your energy levels — so you hit your best score without burning out before the July sitting.
Tracks every score & mock
Log each mock and the planner re-reads your data, surfacing the exact subtests holding you back.
Adapts to your weak spots
Daily practice is re-weighted toward whatever your results say is weakest — automatically.
Realistic to your life
It factors in your experience, how much you can practise and when, and your energy levels — not a generic timetable.
Built by top-percentile scorers
The method comes from people who actually scored in the top percentiles of the UCAT. It’s what really works.
Your planPredicted total
2,540▲ +310
of 2,700 target
9 weeks to exam
Subtest progress
After a month of using the planner, students notice an average increase of +250 points.
Plan your prep
Know your numbers
Work out how much tutoring you need, and learn exactly how Auckland and Otago turn your UCAT-ANZ result into a selection outcome.
Tutoring Packages
1-on-1 expert guidance
Work directly with tutors who scored in the top percentiles. Each package includes a personalised action plan tailored to your strengths, weaknesses and target NZ school.
Included in all packages
Kickstart
For students building a solid UCAT foundation.
- 4 hours of core teaching across all UCAT sections
- Unlimited question submissions to tutors + tutor phone access
- Performance tracking for every mock you complete
- FREE Personalised weekly revision plan
- After four sessions, all students so far have seen a 15%+ score increase across all areas
- Data-led support on weak areas from day one
Advance
For students who want targeted improvement.
Includes Kickstart
- 4 hours of core teaching
- Performance tracking on every mock you complete
- FREE Personalised weekly revision plan
Plus
- +4 hours of targeted, question-specific refinement sessions
- Deep dives into the exact areas your data shows are weakest
- Focused drills to turn weaknesses into strengths
- Unlimited question submissions to tutors + tutor phone access
Mastery
For students aiming for top-10% scores.
Includes Kickstart & Advance
- 4 hours of core teaching
- Performance tracking on every mock you complete
- FREE Personalised weekly revision plan
- 4 hours of targeted refinement sessions
- Deep-dive weakness analysis
- Smart drills and focused practice
Plus
- +4 hours of high-intensity, data-led refinement sessions
- Double the time, double the refinement for peak performance
- Built to get you test-day ready with total confidence
- Priority booking and support for sessions
- Advanced test-taking strategies for top percentile scores
- FREE four conference tickets included
- Unlimited question submissions to tutors + tutor phone access
Elite
For students committed to exceptional results.
Includes Kickstart & Advance
- Complete core teaching foundation
- Performance tracking on every mock you complete
- FREE Personalised weekly revision plan
- Targeted refinement sessions
- Deep-dive weakness analysis
- Smart drills and focused practice
Plus
- 18 hours comprehensive intensive teaching
- Maximum contact time for mastery
- Extended practice with expert feedback
- FREE four conference tickets included
- Unlimited question submissions to tutors + tutor phone access
- Exam day prep & mental strategies
- Full mock exam analysis
Ready to start?
Whether you’re maximising for Auckland or clearing the gate for Otago, our tutors will build your UCAT-ANZ prep around your target school and the July sitting.