UKMLA Question Bank
Applied Knowledge Test preparation, mapped to the MLA content map.
The UK Medical Licensing Assessment (UKMLA) is the national licensing exam that all UK medical graduates and international medical graduates must pass to practise. Its written component, the Applied Knowledge Test (AKT), is an on-screen single best answer exam covering acute and chronic presentations across every major system. Med Qbank's questions are written to the MLA content map and current UK guidelines, so your revision matches what is actually assessed.
What the AKT tests
The AKT assesses applied clinical knowledge across three areas: readiness for safe practice, managing acute and emergency presentations, and managing long-term conditions. Questions are clinical vignettes that ask you to choose the single most appropriate diagnosis, investigation or management step. Pharmacology and prescribing safety run throughout, reflecting the emphasis on safe practice.
How to prepare effectively
High-yield AKT preparation combines broad coverage of the content map with active recall and spaced repetition rather than passive reading. Working through SBAs under exam conditions, reviewing the explanation for every option, and revisiting weak topics is far more effective than re-reading notes. Tracking your accuracy by topic lets you target the areas that will move your score most.
Where Med Qbank fits in
Every question carries a concise explanation that addresses the correct answer and the key distractors, written to NICE, BNF and other UK guidelines. Type Mode lets you commit to a free-text answer before revealing the options, which strengthens recall, and the analytics dashboard highlights weak topics. A free UKMLA-style mock lets you try the format before subscribing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UKMLA?
The UK Medical Licensing Assessment is the national exam that everyone must pass to join the GMC register and practise as a doctor in the UK. It has two parts: the Applied Knowledge Test, a written SBA exam, and the Clinical and Professional Skills Assessment, an OSCE-style practical exam run by individual medical schools.
Is Med Qbank aligned to the MLA content map?
Yes. The questions are written around the MLA content map and the presentations and conditions it lists, using current UK clinical guidelines. This means your practice reflects the breadth and emphasis of the real Applied Knowledge Test.
Can I try it before paying?
Yes. A free UKMLA-style mock exam and several other free topics are available without an account, so you can see the question quality and interface before deciding to subscribe.
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