TheUKCATPeople

TheUKCATPeople: preparation for medicine, dentistry and veterinary admissions in the UK

TheUKCATPeople is a tutoring platform specialising in admission to UK medical, dental and veterinary schools. Founded in 2012, the company presents itself as a team of healthcare professionals — practising doctors, dentists and vets — who guide applicants throughout the entire application process. According to its own information, it has mentored over 2,700 students and holds a 5.0 rating on Trustpilot based on more than 640 reviews.

A comprehensive, stage-by-stage approach

The company structures its offering into five phases covering the main admission filters. The first focuses on the UCAT, the aptitude test that many UK medical and dental schools use as a screening tool. TheUKCATPeople offers one-to-one tutoring, a one-day intensive course, a score calculator and free materials such as a skills trainer and cut-off score guides by university.

The second stage addresses the personal statement, with line-by-line editing carried out by doctors, dentists and vets, updated for the 2027 entry format. The third is dedicated to the SAQs (Short Answer Questionnaires) and situational judgement tests, with specialised tutoring for the veterinary schools that value them. The fourth phase covers interview preparation: one-day in-person courses, MMI and panel mock interviews, and individual coaching tailored to each university's format. The fifth stage is the Ultimate Package, a mentored programme that integrates all of the above with a qualified professional who advises on strategic university selection and supports the student through to securing a place.

Teaching team profile

The team is led by the company itself and made up of practising professionals. Dr Akash Gandhi, an NHS GP and founder, has trained thousands of students since 2012 and personally oversees the training of all tutors, as well as leading support for international applicants. Dr Sonal Gandhi, a dentist and co-founder, leads the UCAT courses and teaching in schools, with a specialisation in high-yield UCAT strategy and dentistry interview preparation. Dr Rebecca Massie, a vet and head of the veterinary area, guides applicants through written SAQs, personal statements and panel interviews.

According to published information, all tutors have achieved top-decile scores in the exam they teach, hold an enhanced DBS check and complete internal training before their first session.

Services and resources available

TheUKCATPeople's catalogue includes one-to-one tutoring for the UCAT, personal statement editing for medicine, dentistry, veterinary, pharmacy, physiotherapy, dental hygiene and occupational therapy, as well as interview tutoring for medicine, dentistry, veterinary, pharmacy and dental hygiene. It also offers one-day courses for medicine and dentistry interviews, a UCAT schools course and MMI and panel mock interviews.

The company complements its offering with an extensive library of free guides: UCAT guides for 2026, a score calculator, guides for verbal reasoning, decision making, quantitative reasoning and situational judgement, an exam day guide, information on universities and cut-off scores, application guides for medicine, dentistry and veterinary, lists of schools and rankings, free MOOC resources, work experience guides and materials for teachers. It also publishes a blog with weekly articles on UCAT strategy, current topics for interviews and personal statement tips.

Reach and format

The company serves students from the UK and other countries, with a fully online format. Its services include a specific package for international students. The company also offers a free initial consultation to guide interested parties towards the most suitable package.

Recognition and results

The company reports a 5.0 rating on Trustpilot from more than 640 reviews, 99% of which are five-star. In its communications, it states that more than 2,700 students have been mentored since 2012. The testimonials published on its website come from medicine, dentistry and veterinary students who highlight the mentors' specialisation and the support provided throughout the process.