The Aptitude and Skills section is much like the UKCAT in that it tests problem solving, reasoning and analytical thinking skills. The best way to prepare for this part of the test is to practice past paper questions as familiarity with the types of questions should help. Applicants need to read the questions carefully and take time to think the answers through. Applicants are not allowed a calculator for this test.

Example Questions:

1) At the end of daylight saving time, when clocks should be put back one hour, Julie puts hers forward one hour by mistake. Her friend Clare completely forgets about it and leaves hers unchanged. They had arranged to meet at 11 a.m. the following day.
If neither realises her mistake before going to keep the appointment, what will happen?

A: Julie arrives 2 hours after Clare
B: Julie arrives 1 hour after Clare
C: They arrive at the same time
D: Julie arrives 1 hour before Clare
E: Julie arrives 2 hours before Clare

2) An open cylindrical container made from sheet metal of uniform thickness has a mass of 800g. When completely filled with water the total mass is 15.6kg.
What would the total mass of a cylindrical container full of water made from the same sheet metal (of the same thickness) but with double the diameter and double the height?

A: 118.4kg
B: 121.6kg
C: 124.8kg
D: 128kg
E: 131.2kg