Additional Admission Tests Entry

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1 Additional Admission Tests 2015 Entry

2 What are additional admissions tests? National tests, i.e. LNAT/BMAT/UKCAT Used for competitive/vocational courses Required in addition to predicted grades Taken into account when making offers Scores passed on to universities on your behalf

3 University specific tests Some universities have their own tests Physics Admissions Test (PAT) Mathematics Admissions test (MAT) Plus many more. University of Oxford Sixth Term Examination paper (STEP) - Cambridge Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA) - Oxford, Cambridge, UCL

4 Courses Medicine Graduate Entry Medicine Veterinary Medicine and Science Pharmacy Law Masters of Nutrition English with Creative Writing Architecture All Electrical and Electronic Engineering courses Product design and manufacture Nursing and Midwifery Courses Physiotherapy School of Education Courses Social Work Additional Requirements UKCAT, Questionnaire and interview required GAMSAT, questionnaire and interview required Questionnaire and interview required Interview required LNAT Required Questionnaire and interview required An example of written work is required A portfolio is required if A-Level Art or Design and Technology is not taken An interview may be required An interview may be required An interview is required An interview is required An interview may be required An interview is required

5 UKCAT

6 UKCAT participating universities University of Aberdeen University of Leicester Brighton and Sussex Medical School University of Manchester Cardiff University University of Newcastle University of Central Lancashire University of Nottingham University of Dundee Plymouth University University of Durham Queen Mary, University of London University of East Anglia Queens University, Belfast University of Edinburgh University of Sheffield University of Exeter University of Southampton University of Glasgow University of St Andrews Hull York Medical School St George s, University of London Keele University King s College London

7 UKCAT Medicine and Dentistry Register: 1 May September 2014 Sit the Test: 1 July Oct 2014 Registration fee (bursaries available) 65 if sat by 31 August if sat 1 September 4 October 2014 Register with Pearson Test Centre

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9 UKCAT the structure It is a computer based test that takes two hours Designed to be a test of aptitude rather than strictly academic achievement Assessing a wide range of mental abilities and behavioural attributes identified by university medical & dental schools as important e.g. your ability to be logical

10 UKCAT the structure Computer based test in 5 parts (2 hours) 1. Verbal reasoning (22 minutes) Assesses logical thinking and reasoning about written information 2. Quantitative reasoning (25 minutes) Assesses ability to solve numerical problems 3. Abstract reasoning (14 minutes) Assesses ability to infer relationships from information

11 UKCAT the structure Computer based test in 5 parts (2 hours) 4. Decision Analysis (32 minutes) Receive results on the day Assesses the ability in complex, ambiguous Numerical situations score for to parts deal 1-4 with and various a short forms descriptive of passage information, 5. Situational part 5infer relationships, Judgement (27 make minutes) informed judgements, Assesses judgement and decide regarding on an appropriate situations encountered response. in the workplace NEW CONFIDENCE RATING SCALE

12 UKCAT students with additional requirements If you have any Special Educational Needs or access requirements you MUST specify them when you register eg 25% extra time for dyslexic students which makes the test 2 and a half hours long Go to the website for further information

13 How the University of Nottingham uses UKCAT - Medicine There isn t a threshold at Nottingham Your score is given an internal score, based on the scores of other applicants (i.e. how well you do compared to your peers) Your UKCAT score is considered with your GCSEs and the results of our online questionnaire before staff look at your personal statement and then decide whether to offer you an interview The UKCAT website has a document containing details of how each university uses the results newest version is for 2013

14 UKCAT summary UKCAT is to test your potential for a Medicine and Dentistry courses not your knowledge Practice by doing sample tests on the UKCAT website You will receive your results on the day and they are also communicated to universities on your behalf

15 BMAT

16 BMAT participating universities Brighton and Sussex Medical School University of Cambridge University of Leeds University of Oxford Royal Veterinary College University College London

17 BMAT Registration Dates 1 st September 1 st October 2014 Late Applicant Closing Date 15 th October 2014 Test date 5 th November 2014 Results date 26 th November 2014 Costs 44 (late additional registration fee 31.50) No bursaries, but fee may be reimbursed Usually sat at school/college - ask your exams officer

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19 BMAT the structure 1. Aptitude and skills (60 minutes) Problem solving, understanding arguments, data analysis, inference abilities 2. Scientific Knowledge and Application (30 minutes) 35 multiple choice or short answer questions Curriculum based questions, science and maths 60 minutes to complete this section (high GCSE level recommended to use AS level revision guides) 27 multiple choice or short answer questions 30 minutes to complete this section

20 BMAT the structure 3. Writing Task (30 minutes) Four short essay questions pick one Select, develop and organise ideas and communicate them in writing in a concise and effective way 30 minutes to complete this section

21 BMAT results Results released 26 th November 2014 Download from BMAT website Section 1 and 2 graded from 1 (low) to 9 (high) Typical score = 5.0, best candidate above 6.0 Section 3 is given two scores one for quality of content (on a scale of 0 5), and one for quality of written English (on the scale A, C, E).

22 LNAT

23 LNAT participating universities University of Birmingham University of Bristol Durham University University of Glasgow King s College London University of Nottingham University of Oxford University of London (School of Oriental and African Studies) University College London

24 LNAT Register: Dates for 2014/15 yet to be released Usually from August - January Sit the test: At a Pearson test centre Dates yet to be released, but usually between September January Earlier deadline for some universities eg Oxford Results ed in either February or July, depending on when you sit the exam

25 LNAT Tests are sat at Pearson Testing Centre Nottingham, Mansfield, Derby, Leicester, Grantham Register as early as possible to ensure you get the test centre and date you prefer Cost: 50 Bursaries are available see LNAT website for further details

26 LNAT students with additional requirements If you have any Special Educational Needs or access requirements you MUST specify them when you register. eg 25% extra time for dyslexic students which makes the test 2 and a half hours long Go to the website for further information

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28 LNAT the structure Computer based test Two parts in total (135 minutes) 1. Multiple Choice (95 minutes) 2. Essay (40 minutes)

29 1. Multiple Choice (95 minutes) 12 argumentative passages, could include newspaper articles, editorials or sections from books. Each passage has 3-4 multiple choice questions designed to test verbal reasoning skills. Answers are limited to the information contained within or inferred from the passage

30 1. Multiple Choice (95 minutes) Designed to test powers of comprehension, interpretation, analysis, synthesis, induction, and deduction, all essential skills for a career in law 12 passages, each with ¾ multiple choice questions (95 minutes) Marked out of a maximum of 42 points

31 2. Essay (40 minutes) The essay is considered to give the best indication of your potential for Law courses Ability to argue a point in a coherent, logical and comprehensive way Three titles choose ONE Note there used to be a choice of five, and all practice tests have a choice of five Maximum length of essay 750 words ideal is

32 2. Essay (40 minutes) Needs to be well-organised Take time to plan Have a well structured argument You will be provided with a whiteboard and pen for rough working and planning The essays are sent directly to the university and NOT marked by the test centre

33 Sample essay questions 1. In what circumstances should abortion be permitted and why? 2. Would you agree that travel and tourism exploit poorer nations and benefit only the richer ones? 3. The Olympic games, today, are less a test of personal athleticism and more a measure of national investment and authority. Do you agree? 4. Wearing a burkha in Western countries is just as offensive as wearing a bikini in Arab countries. Do you agree? 5. Women now have the chance to achieve anything they want. How do you respond to this statement?

34 Top Tips Read a quality daily newspaper every day Don t just read the news, read the comments as well Practice! Gain an interest in the world around you Practice writing essays on unfamiliar subjects.

35 LNAT summary LNAT is to test your potential for a Law course not your knowledge Practice by doing sample tests on the LNAT website Prepare compare the same argument in two different quality newspapers