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TMUA
12 courses
Cambridge
Computer Science
G400
Cambridge
Economics
L100
Cambridge
Mathematics
G100
Imperial
Mathematics
G100
Imperial
Mathematics and Computer Science
GG14
Oxford
Computer Science
G400
Oxford
Computer Science and Philosophy
IV15
Oxford
Mathematics
G100
Oxford
Mathematics and Computer Science
GG14
Oxford
Mathematics and Philosophy
GV15
Oxford
Mathematics and Statistics
GG13
Warwick
Mathematics
G100
ESAT
9 coursesCambridge
Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
H810
Papers you sit
- Mathematics 1
- Two chosen from Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics 2
Cambridge Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology sits Maths 1 plus any two from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics 2. Chemistry + Physics (or Chemistry + Maths 2) are the most common choices. Note: Biology is only offered in the October sitting.
Cambridge
Engineering
H100
Papers you sit
- Mathematics 1
- Mathematics 2
- Physics
Cambridge Engineering sits Maths 1 + Maths 2 + Physics (fixed combination for this course).
Cambridge
Natural Sciences
BCF0
Papers you sit
- Mathematics 1
- Two chosen from Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics 2
Cambridge Natural Sciences sits Maths 1 plus any two from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics 2 — pick the two that match the NatSci pathway you intend to follow.
Cambridge
Veterinary Medicine
D100
Papers you sit
- Mathematics 1
- Two chosen from Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics 2
Cambridge Veterinary Medicine sits Maths 1 plus any two from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics 2. Cambridge recommends Biology and Chemistry given the course’s A-Level requirements.
Imperial
Chemical Engineering
H801
Papers you sit
- Mathematics 1
- Mathematics 2
- Chemistry
Imperial Chemical Engineering sits a fixed Maths 1 + Maths 2 + Chemistry — Imperial does not offer module choice on this course.
Oxford
Biomedical Sciences
BC98
Papers you sit
- Mathematics 1
- Two chosen from Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics 2
Oxford Biomedical Sciences sits Maths 1 plus any two from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics 2. Biology + Chemistry is the most common choice for this course.
Oxford
Engineering Science
H100
Papers you sit
- Mathematics 1
- Mathematics 2
- Physics
Oxford Engineering Science sits Maths 1 + Maths 2 + Physics.
Oxford
Physics
F303
Papers you sit
- Mathematics 1
- Mathematics 2
- Physics
Oxford Physics sits Maths 1 + Maths 2 + Physics.
Oxford
Physics and Philosophy
VF53
Papers you sit
- Mathematics 1
- Mathematics 2
- Physics
Oxford Physics and Philosophy sits the same three papers as Physics: Maths 1 + Maths 2 + Physics.
TARA
7 coursesLNAT
6 courses
UCAT
4 coursesCambridge
Medicine
A100
Papers you sit
- Verbal Reasoning
- Decision Making
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Situational Judgement
Cambridge Medicine (A100) sits the full UCAT for 2027 entry.
Cambridge
Medicine Graduate Course
A101
Papers you sit
- Verbal Reasoning
- Decision Making
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Situational Judgement
Cambridge Medicine Graduate Course (A101) sits the full UCAT.
Oxford
Graduate Medicine
Papers you sit
- Verbal Reasoning
- Decision Making
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Situational Judgement
Oxford Graduate-entry Medicine sits the full UCAT.
Oxford
Medicine
A100
Papers you sit
- Verbal Reasoning
- Decision Making
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Situational Judgement
Oxford Medicine sits the full UCAT — there are no per-course paper choices, but Oxford weights cognitive subtests heavily for shortlisting.
STEP
3 coursesTest guides
Browse every UK admissions test
Each guide covers format, scoring, the courses that require the test, and a 5-stage preparation timeline.
Test Guide
CSAT
Format, key dates, scoring, and step-by-step prep strategy.
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Test Guide
ESAT
Engineering and Science Admissions Test. Most candidates sit three 40-minute modules: compulsory Mathematics 1 plus two further modules — choose-from-pool at Oxford (BMS) and Cambridge, fixed per-course at Imperial.
Used by: Oxford Biomedical Sciences, Engineering Science, Physics, Physics and Philosophy. Cambridge Engineering, Natural Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Veterinary Medicine. Imperial Chemical Engineering and other engineering / physics courses.
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Test Guide
LNAT
Law National Aptitude Test. Reading comprehension and argumentative essay under timed conditions.
Used by: Oxford Law (Jurisprudence), UCL, Bristol, Durham, Nottingham, and others.
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Test Guide
MMLAA
Format, key dates, scoring, and step-by-step prep strategy.
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Test Guide
STEP
Sixth Term Examination Paper. Advanced 3-hour maths papers requiring proof-style solutions.
Used by: Cambridge Mathematics (post-offer). Warwick, Imperial (some courses).
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Test Guide
TARA
Test of Academic Reasoning for Admissions. Three 40-minute modules — Critical Thinking (22 MCQ), Problem Solving (22 MCQ) and a Writing Task (750-word essay). Used by both Oxford (replacing the TSA from 2027 entry) and UCL (replacing the STAT from 2026 entry).
Used by: Oxford: Economics and Management, History and Economics, History and Politics, Human Sciences, PPE, Experimental Psychology, and Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics. UCL: Computer Science and a range of social-sciences courses — check the UCL course pages.
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Test Guide
TMUA
Test of Mathematics for University Admission. Two 75-minute papers testing mathematical thinking and reasoning.
Used by: Oxford Maths, Computer Science and the Maths/CS joint courses. Cambridge Maths, Economics, Computer Science. Durham, Warwick, Bath, and others.
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Test Guide
UCAT
University Clinical Aptitude Test. 2-hour computer-based test of cognitive and situational abilities.
Used by: Oxford Medicine and Graduate-entry Medicine, plus most UK medical and dental schools.
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Retired & discontinued
Tests that are no longer used
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BMAT
RetiredNo longer used. Open this page for the discontinuation context and current requirement.
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BMSAT
RetiredReplaced by ESAT — open this page to see what changed and what to sit now.
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CAT
RetiredNo longer used. Open this page for the discontinuation context and current requirement.
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ELAT
RetiredNo longer used. Open this page for the discontinuation context and current requirement.
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ENGAA
RetiredNo longer used. Open this page for the discontinuation context and current requirement.
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HAT
RetiredNo longer used. Open this page for the discontinuation context and current requirement.
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MAT
RetiredNo longer used. Open this page for the discontinuation context and current requirement.
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MLAT
RetiredNo longer used. Open this page for the discontinuation context and current requirement.
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NSAA
RetiredNo longer used. Open this page for the discontinuation context and current requirement.
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PAT
RetiredNo longer used. Open this page for the discontinuation context and current requirement.
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TSA
RetiredNo longer used. Open this page for the discontinuation context and current requirement.
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