UCAT Workshop Overview
The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is a critical component of applications to medicine, dentistry, and allied health programmes at UK and Australian universities, with scores directly influencing interview invitations and admission decisions. This workshop brings together Zabrina HO — a current HKU medical student and high-scoring UCAT achiever — and Grove Education's Head of Counselling, Mr. Anson Liu, to provide aspiring medical students with targeted test preparation and comprehensive application strategy guidance.
About the Speaker & Tutor
Host: Mr. Anson Liu, Head of Counselling, Grove Education
Anson is the Head of Counselling at Grove Education. He is a dedicated and highly professional education expert with over a decade of experience in the field, having successfully guided more than 500 application cases. A graduate of the University of Birmingham with a Master's degree in Education, Anson possesses in-depth knowledge of the education systems in the UK, Europe, Hong Kong, and Mainland China, enabling him to help students design the most suitable academic and career pathways.
UCAT Tutor: Zabrina HO
Zabrina is currently a Dean's Scholar at the HKU Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, pursuing her MBChB degree (2023–2029). She graduated from the Chinese International School (CIS) with a perfect IB score of 45 and achieved a UCAT score of 3100. She received offers from King's College London (KCL), University College London (UCL), and Queen Mary University of London (QMUL). She holds the Y S and Christabel Lung Undergraduate Scholarship and conducted research at the HKU Blood Engineering Laboratory. She has extensive experience coaching students for UCAT preparation and medical school interviews.
Event Details
| Date | Tuesday, 14 July 2026 |
| Time (HK Time) | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm (UCAT Workshop) ; 12:30 pm -1:00 pm (Medicine Seminar) |
| Venue | Grove Education Office |
| UCAT Tutor | Zabrina HO |
| Speaker | Mr. Anson Liu, Head of Counselling |
| Language | Cantonese + English |
| Fee | HKD 1,000 |
| Quota | 10 students (For students only) |
UCAT Workshop Highlights
Zabrina will lead a 2-hour hands-on session to demystify the UCAT exam and help each of the 10 participants identify their strengths and areas for improvement. Mr. Anson Liu will then present an up-to-date overview of UK and Hong Kong medical school application strategies.
Part 1: UCAT Exam Techniques & Practice (Led by Zabrina)
- Overview of the four UCAT subtests: Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Reasoning, and Situational Judgement
- Common question types, traps, and subtest-specific strategies for each section
- Live practice: timed mock questions simulating real exam conditions and pacing
- Individual weakness assessment: immediate tutor feedback identifying each student's loss points and improvement areas
- Study schedule planning: how to systematically improve across all subtests within a realistic timeline
- High-score insights: Zabrina's first-hand experience earning a 3100 UCAT score — what worked and what to avoid
Part 2: UK & HK Medical School Application Strategy (Led by Anson)
- Latest 2027 UK medical school application updates and entry requirements for key institutions (UCL, KCL, QMUL, and more)
- How to build your medical school shortlist based on your UCAT score band
- HKU and CUHK medical programme requirements and how to balance UK and Hong Kong applications
- Personal Statement and interview preparation — what admissions tutors are really looking for
- The role of clinical work experience and extracurricular activities in strengthening your application
- Open Q&A: students and parents are welcome to ask questions
Target Audience
Students planning to apply to UK medical schools in 2027 or later and their parents, particularly:
- Students studying IB, GCE A-Levels, SAT/AP, or other non-DSE qualifications who intend to apply to medicine
- Students beginning their UCAT preparation or wishing to benchmark their current readiness
- Students prioritising UK medical schools while keeping HK medical programmes as an option
- Students and parents still exploring the pathway to medicine who want a comprehensive overview
Registration Method
Interested students and parents may complete the registration form below. A member of our team will contact you with event details and payment instructions. Places are limited — register now to secure your spot.