UCAT Syllogism Micro Drills
Build rapid recognition with short UCAT syllogisms: one or two premises and one conclusion at a time.
Written and reviewed by Dr Akash Gandhi, NHS GP (GMC 7601216) and founder of TheUKCATPeople, teaching the UCAT since 2012. Last reviewed .
Frequently asked questions
What is the UCAT Syllogism Micro drill?
Syllogism Micro is a free UCAT Decision Making trainer that strips a syllogism question down to one decision. Each item gives a short set of premises and a single conclusion, and you answer Yes, it follows, or No, it does not. A drill is ten items, a timer runs throughout, and an explanation appears straight after each answer, so you learn the rule while the question is still fresh.
How do I use the micro syllogism drill?
Read the premises, then decide whether the conclusion must be true from them alone. Tap Yes or No, or use the keyboard: left arrow for Yes, right arrow for No, and Space for the next question. Read the explanation even when you are right, because a lucky guess teaches nothing. At the end you see your score, your average time per decision and your longest run of correct answers.
How do most statements work in UCAT syllogisms?
Most means more than half, and it follows strict rules. If most A are B and most A are C, at least one A must be both, because two majorities of the same group overlap. If most A are B and all B are C, then most A are C. But most A are B and most B are C proves nothing about A and C. Most never proves all, so most A are B does not mean every A is a B.
How fast should I answer UCAT syllogism questions?
The real test averages about 63 seconds per Decision Making question, and a full syllogism question has five conclusions, so each conclusion gets roughly 12 seconds including reading time. The micro drill records your average time per decision, which lets you check where you stand. Build accuracy first, then bring that average down while keeping your score steady. Speed bought with guessing does not help, because a wrong call costs the same marks.
Should I use Syllogism Foundations, Micro or Macro?
Use all three, in that order. Foundations tests one rule per item and shows a key takeaway after each answer. Micro mixes the rules in quick single-conclusion items under a timer, which builds recognition and speed. Macro gives the full UCAT format: one stimulus, five conclusions and UCAT-style marking. If you keep missing the same pattern in Micro, go back to Foundations for that rule before moving on.
Is my Syllogism Micro progress saved?
Questions you get wrong come back for review a day later, and the session summary shows how your accuracy compares with other students on this drill. If you are signed in, each completed drill is also saved with its score and average time per decision, so you can see whether your speed and accuracy are improving over time.