From summer 2006, candidates applying to the dental and medical schools of 24 UK universities, for entry in 2007, will be required to take the UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT). The test will help universities make more informed choices from amongst the applicants. It will help ensure that the candidates selected have the best combination of mental abilities, attitudes and professional behaviours required for doctors and dentists to be successful in their clinical careers. The 90-minute computer-based test will require no specific preparation as it aims to probe innate skills and competencies. Candidates will be able to choose from over 150 UK test centres, so that they can sit a test near their home, school or college. No UK applicant should be more than 40 miles from a test centre and 80% will be within 20 miles.