Comparison of A level and UKCAT performance in students applying to UK medical and dental schools in 2006: cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To determine whether the UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) adds value to the selection process for school leaver applicants to medical and dental school, and in particular whether UKCAT can reduce the socioeconomic bias known to affect A levels.

Design

Cohort study

Setting

Applicants to 23 UK medical and dental schools in 2006.

Participants

9884 applicants who took the UKCAT in the UK and who achieved at least three passes at A level in their school leaving examinations (53% of all applicants).

Main outcome measures

Independent predictors of obtaining at least AAB at A level and UKCAT scores at or above the 30th centile for the cohort, for the subsections and the entire test.

Results

Independent predictors of obtaining at least AAB at A

SUBMITTER: James D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2824099 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature