Some of our courses have a test which requires pre-registration. Students applying for these courses must be registered for the test by the relevant deadline as well as submitting your UCAS application (and additional My Cambridge Application form) on time.
The list of subjects with a test that requires registration is reviewed each year, so if you are not applying until next year, please ensure that you check the up-to-date information nearer the time.
Here are the subjects and deadlines for students applying to Christ’s in 2024. Note that not all tests are on the same date.
| Registration opens | Registration Deadline | Course | Exam Board website | Cambridge website | Test date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug | 15 Sept 2024 | Law (LNAT) | LNAT website | LNAT page | 1 Sept - 15 October 2024 |
| 1 Aug | 16 Sept 2024 | Computer Science (TMUA) | ESAT-TMUA website | TMUA page | 16 or 17 October 2024 |
| 1 Aug | 16 Sept 2024 | Economics (TMUA) | ESAT-TMUA website | TMUA page | 16 or 17 October 2024 |
| 1 Aug | 16 Sept 2024 | Engineering (ESAT) | ESAT-TMUA website | ESAT page | 15 or 16 October 2024 |
| 1 Aug | 16 Sept 2024 | Natural Sciences (ESAT) | ESAT-TMUA website | ESAT page | 15 or 16 October 2024 |
| 1 Aug | 16 Sept 2024 | Chemical Engineering (ESAT) | ESAT-TMUA website | ESAT page | 15 or 16 October 2024 |
| 18 June | 19 Sept 2024 (12:00 midday) | Medicine (UCAT) | UCAT website | UCAT page | 8 July - 26 Sept 2024 |
How to register
You will need to set up an online account with Pearson VUE and register yourself by the relevant deadline. Note that you can make your account in advance, before registration opens. If you are applying for a bursary or need access arrangements for a disability, please arrange these before you book the test.
There will be an entry fee to pay when you register. Remember that the information on this page is for students who will sit the test in the UK. If you will be outside the UK on the date of the test, please see the International Application Support (even if you're a UK student on a gap year etc).
| Test | Cost if taken in UK* | Bursary available? |
|---|---|---|
| LNAT | £75 | Yes - details |
| UCAT | £70 | Yes - details |
| TMUA | £75 | Yes - UK candidates in financial need can apply for a bursary voucher between 3 June and 16 Sept. Details |
| ESAT | £75 | Yes - UK candidates in financial need can apply for a bursary voucher between 3 June and 16 Sept. Details |
Please understand that the registration deadline is an absolute deadline - you will not be able to sit the relevant test if you do not register in time as it is not possible to register late. We advise candidates to register as soon as possible once registration opens as this increases the chances that you will be able to sit the test at your chosen test centre.
Where can I find a test centre?
You will be able to search for a test centre on the Pearson VUE website.
If you will be taking your test outside the UK, please see the admissions tests page in our international section
- the info depends on where you will sit the test not what your fee status is. So, for example, gap year students who will be abroad at the time of application should read the international page.
- Find a test centre for the LNAT
- Find a test centre for the UCAT
- Find a test centre for the TMUA (test centre locator available once you've made an account)
- Find a test centre for the ESAT (test cetre locator available once you've made an account)
Once registrations open, we encourge you to avoid leaving your test registration to the last minute as if your nearest test centre is fully booked, you may have to travel further to an available centre.
Disability, Specific Learning Difficulty and long-term illness
If you have a disability, Specific Learning Difficulty or long-term illness and normally have access arrangements when you sit exams, you will be able to apply for the same arrangements but will need to meet an early deadline to apply.
| Test | Deadline to apply for Access arrangements | Info |
| LNAT | Well before you book (register but do not book online until you've organised the access arrangements). | Access arrangements |
| UCAT | Well before you book. | Access arrangements |
| TMUA | 10 working days before you book the test, and by 29 August at the latest. | Access arrangements |
| ESAT | 10 working days before you book the test, and by 29 August at the latest. | Access arrangements |
You will need to submit an application and may provide supporting evidence in advance.
Please also see the Disability, Specific Learning Difficulty or long-term illness page.
How should I prepare?
You should read the relevant test websites thoroughly - there is both a summary page for each test on the Cambridge Admissions website and the exam board website to read. You'll find both links in the table at the top of this page, and we encourage you to read every page of the websites about the test you are taking to ensure that you are fully informed.
Look out for the following things in particular:
| Information about the format of the test | How many parts? How long for each part? How many questions in each part? Are there any choices? Make sure that you have thoroughly understood the structure and timings of the test you will sit. |
| Information about the content of the test | Is there anything you don't feel familiar with / you've forgotten and want to revise? |
| Practice questions | Always work through these in timed conditions - it is as important to understand how quickly you need to work through the questions as it is to see what they are like. |
| How is the test marked? | Is it worth attempting a question if you're not completely sure of the answer? Understanding how the test is scored will help with your test strategy. |
We also point you to information and the exam board practice materials on the relevant subject page (see the test info and helpful resources section).
Further information
