14 June 2026 - Final class this season - don't miss it!
UCAT Verbal Reasoning Advanced Skills Masterclass
NIE will be running a UCAT Verbal Reasoning Advanced Skills Masterclass, designed to support students in developing strategies for one of the more time-pressured and challenging sections of the UCAT.
Date: Sunday, 14 June 2026, 1.00pm - 5.00pm (AEST) - limited spots left
Format: Live Online Interactive Webinar
This session focuses on helping students improve their ability to scan passages efficiently, identify key information quickly, and manage timing effectively under exam conditions.
Why Verbal Reasoning deserves focused preparation
Of the five UCAT subtests, Verbal Reasoning is often one of the most difficult for students to improve quickly without targeted guidance. It requires candidates to work through unfamiliar passages at speed, identify relevant information efficiently, and answer questions accurately under significant time pressure.
The passages are usually lengthy, the topics can vary widely, and students often lose valuable time trying to read everything in detail. Success in this section depends not simply on comprehension, but on learning how to scan intelligently, identify keywords, filter irrelevant information, and make efficient decisions under pressure.
What this webinar helps students develop
- Speed-reading strategies suited to UCAT Verbal Reasoning
- Methods for locating answers quickly from unseen passages
- Approaches to True / False / Can’t Tell, inference, and multiple-choice question styles
- Techniques for managing pace without sacrificing accuracy
- A clearer understanding of how to approach complex and tricky passages
This masterclass is designed to provide students with practical strategies, stronger timing discipline, and a more structured approach to one of the most demanding areas of the UCAT.
Other upcoming preparation opportunities
Other upcoming preparation opportunities
20 June 2026
In SYDNEY (Chatswood), a comprehensive 2-Part UCAT preparation workshop for Year 10–12 students. Parents are encouraged to attend Part 2. Limited spots left.
21 June 2026
A live, online, interactive, comprehensive 2-Part UCAT preparation workshop for Year 10–12 students. Parents are encouraged to attend Part 2.
26 July 2026
Casper Tests Readiness for Curtin Medical Entry
Live online training for students preparing for the Curtin University medical entry Casper Test. FINAL training session this year.
16–19 August 2026
Head-start Medical Interview Training
Early interview preparation workshop for students wanting a stronger start to medical interview readiness.
FREE Webinar: UCAT and Pathways into Medicine and Dentistry
Download the recording and PowerPoint presentation slides.
A useful overview session for Years 9–12 students, parents, and teachers covering pathways, admissions, and important considerations for medical and dental entry.
Additional Links
Future Doctors Australia – a 4-day career in medicine program for students seeking deeper insight into the profession.
Complete UCAT Preparation Packages – various options to suit different stages of student preparation.
Universities and UCAT Requirements – helpful overview of universities using UCAT for selection.
Universities, UCAT, ATAR, and subject prerequisites – a useful reference point for students and families navigating entry requirements.
