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UKCAT Classroom Course - Dublin

Learn how to tackle the UKCAT by attending a Kaplan UKCAT preparation course.

Our 2-day UKCAT courses will teach you methods and strategies to implement for each of the different question types to ensure you perform your best on Test Day!

Our UKCAT course provides:

  • Classroom sessions taught by our expertly-trained teachers.
  • Strategies and techniques which will help you recognise question types.
  • Test-taking skills.
  • 5 full-length practice tests to familiarise you with the format of the UKCAT and help you perform better on Test Day.
  • Course book teaching you Kaplan strategies and techniques and with additional practice questions.
  • Teacher support, right up until test day!

Venue Address:

Castle House
73-83 South Great George's Street
Dublin 2

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Can't attend in Dublin?

This course is also offered in Belfast, other UK cities, and Live Online!

Want more information?
Attend a free UKCAT Test Review seminar. Prior to joining the seminar you will download and complete a full-length UKCAT practice test; in the seminar you will then go through answers and explanations for questions from every section of the test with a Kaplan UKCAT Teacher. Seminars are available Live Online (accessible from any location). Click here for 2011 Test Review Seminar dates.

 

Course Overview

UKCAT Classroom Courses up until 31st August: €360
UKCAT Classroom Courses from 1st September: €410

Kaplan's UKCAT preparation course consists of four half-day sessions spread over 2 consecutive days. The course focuses on critical thinking and problem-solving skills with plenty of practice using Kaplan strategies for each question type. You will be taught time-saving techniques essential to performing your best on this tightly-timed exam. The course is led by Kaplan-trained teachers, using Kaplan's proven strategies and techniques.

Please see below for a breakdown of our 2-day UKCAT preparation course:

Day 1 Day 2
Introduction to the Course and the UKCAT

Strategy Session 1:
Scoring and Triage

Lesson 1: Verbal Reasoning Basics
(Kaplan Method, Application and Practice)		 Intro to the day

Strategy Session 2:
Pacing and Practising

Lesson 5: Advanced Verbal Reasoning
(Strategies for Difficult Questions and Late Questions; Quiz)
Break Break
Lesson 2: Quantitative Reasoning Basics
(Overview, Kaplan Method, Application and Practice)		 Lesson 6: Advanced Quantitative Reasoning
(Strategies for Difficult Questions and Late Questions; Quiz)
Lunch Lunch
Lesson 3: Abstract Reasoning Basics
(Overview, Kaplan Method, Application and Practice)		 Lesson 7: Advanced Abstract Reasoning
(Strategies for Difficult Questions and Late Questions; Quiz)
Break Break
Lesson 4: Decision Analysis Basics
(Overview, Kaplan Method, Application and Practice)

Overview of Non-Cognitive Analysis

Wrap up; preview of Day 2		 Lesson 8: Advanced Decision Analysis
(Strategies for Difficult Questions and Late Questions; Quiz

Strategy Session 3:
Preparing for Test Day

Wrap up: Final questions

 

Course Materials

UKCAT Strategy Book

Detailing Kaplan strategies for each question type on the UKCAT and provides an introduction to computer-based and multiple-choice aptitude tests. It also includes time management techniques, and extra UKCAT practice questions.

Five Full-length UKCAT Practice Tests

Timing on the UKCAT is extremely important. To increase your familiarity with UKCAT-style test questions and build your stamina, we offer one two-length UKCAT practice exams during class and three additional UKCAT practice tests are provided for students to take after the course. These help students practice pacing & become familiar with the format of the UKCAT test.

Ongoing Academic Support

Course enrolment includes email access to UKCAT teachers until your test date. Teachers will be available to answer academic questions that arise during your self-study following the course.

Additional Services

Private Tuition

Private Tuition is a flexible option—we tailor the lessons to your specific needs.

Tuition packages begin at 10 hours and include all course materials.

About the UKCAT

The UKCAT is an admissions test which is required by approximately 30 UK universities if you are looking to study medicine, dentistry or veterinary science.

The test is available for students to take between July and October.

Test Format

The UKCAT is a multiple-choice computer-based test made up of the following 5 sections:

1. Verbal Reasoning
2. Quantitative Reasoning
3. Abstract Reasoning
4. Decision Analysis
5. Non-cognitive

Test Scores

Each section is scored between 300-900 points except for the final section for which you receive a brief summary.

Register for the Test

To register for the UKCAT test and for further information about the test please visit www.ukcat.ac.uk

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